Keopesey Soth

• Increased lab safety by enforcing proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Managed inventory effectively through regular stock checks and prompt ordering of supplies to avoid delays in experiments or analysis.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and optimize lab operations for successful project completion.
• Assisted in the identification and characterization of microorganisms through advanced microscopic techniques.
• Performs microbiological and physical analyses of raw, in-process, and finished materials to support production in a GMP environment.
• Maintain records of analytical results both in paper and electronic format for archive and retrieval of data.  Prepare product and raw material release documents for all analyses performed in the microbiology laboratory.
• Manage environmental monitoring program including analysis and documentation as required under GMP/GLP.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accuracy with current practices and reference methods.
• Maintain laboratory in a clean, organized manner including maintenance of media stocks, inventory control, glassware cleaning, and sanitation.

• Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
• Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
• Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave
• Sample incoming components utilizing statistically sound sampling plans.
• Submit samples to appropriate labs for analysis. Work with qualified third party labs by coordinating sample submission and communicating on status to maintain expected lead times.
• Coordinate incoming samples from other departments.
• Perform physical analyses and other specified lab tests utilizing defined methods and specifications.
• Inspect finished goods for compliance to specifications.
• Produce media used in the microbiology lab as applicable.
• Perform routine calibration and verification activities to ensure the ongoing accuracy of equipment and instruments used for production, inspection, and analysis.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Maintain laboratory in a clean, organized manner including maintenance of media stocks, inventory control, glassware cleaning, and sanitation.

. Prepare, sterilize and dispense various microbiological media to be used in

QA/QC/Production.

. Pour plates for micro testing (MRS/PCS/SAB/MAC KONKEY- AGAR/XLD/VRB BIARD PARKER-AGAR/TSB-BROTH/MAC KONKEY BROTH/EE BROTH/TSB BROTH)

. Record and track lot numbers of prepared media in lab notebook.

. Wash, store and sterilize glassware in a NSF/FDA certified lab

. Prepare sterilize media flasks for fermentation department.

. Responsible for data collection for autoclave cycle.

. Perform media QC check (Positive growth, Negative growth, and comparable counts)

. Monitor lab inventory and order supplies or equipment when required

. Help maintain the lab in a clean and orderly manner and provide general help in the

Lab.

. Prepare acids /bases for dissolution testing

. Perform dissolution testing in accordance with USP requirements

. Follow GMP and GLP requirements in performance of job duties

. Special projects, as assigned.

. Participated in validation of lab autoclave.