Kelvin Y. Thomas

· Performed standardized tests on peanut, almond, cashew, Brazil nuts, pistachio products in compliance with established standards and specifications.

· Aflatoxin: Thin Layer Chromatography, Fluorometer (Aflatest) and UHPLC.

· Oil Quality: Soxhlet Fat, Ammonia, Free Fatty Acid and Moisture.

· Laboratory Information Management System: Labworks (Blakely) and Total Lab Client (Dawson).

· Kept laboratory in compliance with Science and Technology, Laboratory Approval and Testing Division and ISO 17025 standards. Control charts, daily worksheets, and data packets.

· Created Excel spreadsheets to accurately record and calculate analytical results.

· Communicated analysis results to various departments and stakeholders to effectively formulate products i.e., summaries and issued certificates

· (2018 - 2019) occasionally served as an inspector on site at the Dawson Satellite Laboratory. Coordinated with plant employees and managers to provide quality service. Made observations to determine if plant facilities, operating methods, processing equipment and personnel are in compliance with sanitation requirements and regulations.

· Assisted the Supervisor with various requests, i.e., mentoring temporary employees and data uploads for applicants, and resolved routine issues.

· Performed standardized tests on citrus products and MRE's in compliance with established standards and specifications.

· HPLC, UHPLC: Naringin, Sodium Benzoate, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose.

· Atomic Absorption: Sodium, Potassium.

· MRE's: Soxhlet Fat, Protein, Moisture, Ash.

· Repaired, calibrated, and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.

· Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.

· Created Worksheets in Excel for daily recording and traceability. Maintained and developed logbooks for standards, freezers and sample log in.

· Decreased lab spending by purchasing cost-effective supplies and closely monitoring laboratory inventory.

· Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state, and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.

· Performed standardized tests on peanut products and MRE's in compliance with established standards and specifications.

· Aflatoxin: Thin Layer Chromatography, Fluorometer (Aflatest) and HPLC.

· Oil Quality: Soxhlet Fat, Ammonia, Free Fatty Acid and Moisture.

· MRE's: Oxygen, Water Activity, Moisture, Fat, pH.

· Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.

· Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment, following the established QA/QC requirements.

· Troubleshot equipment adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output, and quality expectations.

· Communicated analysis results to various departments and stakeholders to effectively formulate products.

· Assisted the Supervisor and Management Analysist with billing. (Dawson)