Kayla Taylor
Raymond,ME
Summary
Certified Analyst
- FDA certified for 2400 series
In-house Auditor
- Daily facility, GMP, SQF, HACCP Audits
Farm Inspector
- Monthly Inspections of Dairy Farms
- Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with 8 years of maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Known for delivering flawless diagnostic reports on tests ranging from raw material to consumer product.
- Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy.
- Proficient in conducting laboratory and field experiments while informing new hires on research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of project development.
- Seasoned laboratory technician ready to take ownership of labs' diagnostic performance and safety records. Dedicated to providing rapid turnaround times without sacrificing personnel safety or diagnostic accuracy. Keen adopter of emerging lab techniques and advanced diagnostic technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Color Laboratory Scientist of Research and Develop
Clariant Chemical
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Sustained daily quality functions on raw and finished products; that included color, aesthetics, physical properties, and regulations.
- Fluent with injection molding, film line, tensile, capillary, Notched Izod, FTIR infrared spectrum analysis for determination of molecular structure.
- Operated spectrophotometer, annotated results, and preformed color corrections, and formulation adjustments.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained monthly reports, goals, and training.
- Created and maintained Quality Manuals.
- Conducted root cause analysis of quality issues from customer complaints to in-house difficulties.
- Active in yellow belt projects, such as pellet quality, polymer degradation, compounds, QA correction rate, house resin conversion, and warehouse storage.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Helped to evaluate new techniques and procedures for purposes of product development.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Lake Region Animal Hospital
01.2009 - 05.2015
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
Quality Assurance Scientist
Oakhurst Dairy
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Certified Dairy Laboratory Supervisor: HACCP and SQF certified.
- Conducted all internal audits that complied with FDA regulations—maintained and monitored all paperwork meeting regulatory standards.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed farm inspections for sixty-eight dairy farms across Maine.
- Created companies electronic standard operating procedure manual for data entry and efficiency, while conducting all new hire GMP/HACCP training and schedules.
- Performed microbial testing of all raw and finished products along with daily and monthly calibrations of all laboratory equipment.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Substance Use And Recovery Certificate
Washington County Community College
Calais, ME05.2024
High School Diploma -
Gray-New Gloucester High School
Gray, ME06.2007
Skills
- Laboratory support
- Chemical and molecular analysis
- Aseptic techniques
- Multitasking and efficiency
- Organization and quality of work
- Maintaining data monitoring spreadsheets with excel
- Maintaining Standard Operating Procedure Manual
- Active communicator in variety of team settings
- Microbiologic background: Standard methods of gram staining, identification, investigation of source, petri-film plating/ pour plating
- Proficient and familiar with working with others and working with my hands
- Ability to relate well to others and to establish good working relationships
- Constructive team member, contributing to team success while being able to motivate and encourage others
- Visualize opportunities and achieve goals while demonstrating logical analysis
- Familiar with safety standards
- Technical troubleshooting
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Lab experiments and research
- Synthesis and formulation
- Deliverables coordination
Certification
- Certified FDA auditor (2017)
- Certified: SQF Practitioner and auditor (2017)
- Certified: Hazard Analysis (HACCP) auditor (2017)
- Certificate: ISO:9001:13485 (2016)
- DALE CARNEGIE COURSE, Leadership Certificate (2013)
- Maine Recovery Coach Certification: number 6979
- Registered Peer Recovery Coach (2022)
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Responder (2022)
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (2024)
Specialty Accomplishments and Training
- John Hopkins University: Covid 19 Contact Tracing Training (2020)
- Online course training: Arts and Science of Relationship: Understanding Human Needs (2020)
- Peer-based Recovery Support Training (2022)
- Recovering Coaching in the Emergency Department (2022)
- Attended (CCAR) Recovery Coaching Academy (2022)
- Naloxone, Overdose Intervention Training (2022)
- OhioMHAS online Peer Recovery Supporter Supervision Training (2022)
- Crisis Intervention Training (2022)
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (2022)
- Access to Mental Health Support Service Training (In the workplace) (2022)
- Breaking the Legacy: How Inter-Generational Trauma Impacts Leadership Training (2022)
- Working with Trauma, Dissociation, and Psychosis Training (2022)
- Trauma Informed Relapse Prevention (NAADAC Training) (2022)
- Completed The Science of Substance Use Disorder course (WCCC) (2022)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member (2023)
- WCCC President's Award for Excellence (2023)
Timeline
Color Laboratory Scientist of Research and Develop
Clariant Chemical
06.2015 - 05.2019
Quality Assurance Scientist
Oakhurst Dairy
03.2010 - 03.2014
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Lake Region Animal Hospital
01.2009 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Substance Use And Recovery Certificate
Washington County Community College
High School Diploma -
Gray-New Gloucester High School
- Certified FDA auditor (2017)
- Certified: SQF Practitioner and auditor (2017)
- Certified: Hazard Analysis (HACCP) auditor (2017)
- Certificate: ISO:9001:13485 (2016)
- DALE CARNEGIE COURSE, Leadership Certificate (2013)
- Maine Recovery Coach Certification: number 6979
- Registered Peer Recovery Coach (2022)
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Responder (2022)
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (2024)
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