Kristin Bohardt
Senior Quality Lab Analyst
West Chester
Summary
Experienced with laboratory techniques and methodologies. Utilizes analytical skills to ensure accurate test results and efficient research processes. Strong understanding of safety protocols and data interpretation in laboratory settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Lab Analyst
Givaudan
04.2014 - Current
- Conduct chemical, physical, and organoleptic analyses on flavour compounds, intermediates, and finished blends to confirm identity, purity, and compliance with specifications.
- Perform chemical, physical and analytical tests such as pH, titrations, SG/RI, % ethanol, VOC, particle size, water content,viscosity, gas chromatography etc.
- Monitor daily sample load and ensure testing is completed on time
- Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory teams to support production processes and product releases.
- Validate and interpret test results, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
- Prepare solutions, calibrate equipment, maintain lab supplies, clean glassware and file retain samples
- Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory documentation in alignment with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements. Enter results into database (SAP)
- Identify and document non-conforming results and apply corrections or send for further evaluation
- Participate in investigations of non-conformances, deviations, and root cause analyses; contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Adhere to all GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, Food Safety and internal safety guidelines
- Coach and train junior analysts in testing methods, quality procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participate in HAZCOM Committee
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted veterinarian with exams and surgery
- Take vital signs and obtain all relevant pet history from client to report to veterinarian
- Collect blood, fecal, urine, and ear swabs and prepare properly for analysis
- Observe under microscope any unusual findings, record manual blood differentials
- Run all blood work such as Complete Blood Counts, Internal Organ Functions and Electrolytes
- Monitor anesthesia with electrocardiogram, blood pressure and pulse oximeter
- Perform radiographs, measure and set to needed levels
- Prepare prescription medicines to go home with client
- Record all laboratory results in database
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Technician
Ben Venue Laboratories
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Worked in production, preparation and compounding of injectable pharmaceuticals
- Assist in cleaning and sterilization of all equipment
- Follow batch records
- Obtain weight, temperature, PH and collect samples throughout process
- Adhere to appropriate gowning procedures
- Follow proper aseptic technique, documentation practices and all aspects of CGMPs
- In charge of keeping the production area and equipment as aseptic and sterile
- Understand and adhere to all SOPs, Policies and Procedures
Durable Medical Equipment Customer Service
Mullaney's Pharmacy and Home Health Care
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Customer Service Representative conducting in store and phone sales
- Duties consist of taking phone calls and giving informative information regarding products
- Complete ~ 40 equipment and supply phone orders per day
- Verify insurance information and fax for all relevant physician orders or chart notes needed to supply
- Assist with all in store questions and purchases
- Train all new hires
Medical Records Coordinator
Home Care by Black Stone
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Conducted general clerical duties including faxing, scanning, copying, and mailing
- Planned, developed, and maintained electronic and hard copy filing system
- Scanned and attached ~ 50 client documents into electronic database and filed hard copies on a daily basis
- Alphabetized and sorted over 7,000 client service reports/ time sheets weekly then filed into charts
- Handled all request for information from nurses, co-workers and hospitals
- Put together and filed ~ 30 new client charts a week
- Discharged ~ 100 client and employee charts monthly
Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Hamilton Avenue/Sycamore Animal Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted the veterinarian with patients during office calls and surgery
- Duties consist of giving vaccines, taking vitals, prepping for surgery, taking blood or fecal samples, microscopy, running blood work, running tests such as heartworm and Parvo test, invoicing, filling prescriptions, providing information regarding pet health protocol
- Took inventory of all equipment and prescription drugs monthly
- Receptionist duties consist of updating client information, making appointments, answering phones, taking payment, organizing and filing all necessary paperwork and charts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-2009
Skills
Sample preparation
Instrument Calibration
Microscopy proficiency
Chemical handling
Data interpretation
Laboratory safety
Laboratory testing
Quality control monitoring
Reagent preparation
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Timeline
Senior Quality Lab Analyst
Givaudan
04.2014 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Technician
Ben Venue Laboratories
01.2013 - 04.2013
Durable Medical Equipment Customer Service
Mullaney's Pharmacy and Home Health Care
03.2012 - 09.2012
Medical Records Coordinator
Home Care by Black Stone
03.2011 - 02.2012
Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Hamilton Avenue/Sycamore Animal Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Additional Information
- Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Excellent filing, bookkeeping, recording and computational skills
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change in the work environment
- Outstanding problem solver, decision maker.