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Katherine Sanchez

Lockport,NY

Summary

Innovative, detail oriented, and skilled analytical laboratory professional with experience testing samples within a range of common and advanced techniques. Excels at smoothly managing a high testing load, solving problems without oversight, and quickly learning new processes. Known for teamwork, communication, and providing accurate, timely results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Microbiology Analyst

Athenex
Clarence, NY
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
  • Reviewed and validated incoming products according to FDA and 503B requirements.
  • Performed growth promotions weekly on all incoming media and technician qualification materials.
  • Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
  • Implemented and updated over 10 SOPs to match approved validations.
  • Managed connections with Accugenix to ensure adequate trending and identification of bacterial and fungal growth, sending on average 9 plates/week.

Quality Control Technician II Microbiology

Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
Grand Island, NY
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed day to day activities in accordance with standard operating procedures, cGMPs, and FDA regulations.
  • Completed training in and mastered more than 20 laboratory procedures such as bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden and sterility.
  • Accurately performed and documented and average of 350 microbial tests on in process and finished product samples, raw materials, utilities, and components.
  • Led teams through complex projects and studies including validations and implementation of new test methods.
  • Created innovative processed and structures for tracking laboratory metrics and trends using Microsoft Office Suite programs.
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
  • Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
Tonawanda, NY
09.2016 - 03.2019
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure all 200+ customers were well taken care of in fast paced environment.
  • Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries, and minimized customer service issues by verifying meals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
12.2018

Associate of Science -

Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • ISO and cGMP Specifications understanding
  • Python, Matlab, AutoCAD and Solidworks
  • Product Quality
  • Product Testing
  • Quality Standards
  • Data Collection
  • Improvement Initiatives
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Quality Checks

Academic Research Experience

Biconvex Porous Tantalum Disc Augment for increased Surface Contact of Acetabulum during Hip Revision Arthroplasty (2018)

University at Buffalo

  • Coordinated with team to set up a design proposal to solve an orthopedic problem presented by lack of surface contact due to acetabulum defects.
  • Generated a disc prototype that would fill defects and specified design mechanisms using CAD.
  • 3-D printed design-provided product development experience.

Timeline

Quality Control Microbiology Analyst

Athenex
05.2021 - Current

Quality Control Technician II Microbiology

Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
03.2019 - 03.2021

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2016 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University At Buffalo

Associate of Science -

Rockland Community College

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