La Mont Puckett
McCordsville,IN
Summary
To obtain a position in a dynamic customer based work environment that will provide an opportunity to use my technical experience and yield the potential for advancement. SUMMARY Highly inquisitive, creative, resourceful and diligent worker Excellent skills in communication and collaboration. Skilled in all phases of quality control and product inspection. Quick learner, outstanding trouble-shooter and problem solver.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Lead Technician
Pace Analytical
01.2010 - 11.2023
- Performed testing on wastewater, solid waste and miscellaneous samples using various instruments and wet chemical analysis techniques
- Properly evaluated and reported analysis with a quick turnaround for customers
- Implemented several laboratory practices and improvements
- Performed routine equipment maintenance
- Trained new hires in all areas of quality control.
Quality Control Technician
Dow Agrosciences
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Successfully stocked and managed the chemical warehouse
- Received products and entered them into CSI-Pro (database) for inventory purposes
- Implemented several laboratory practices and improvements
- Prepared, decanted and packaged samples for distribution to scientist and customers nationally and aboard
- Certified forklift operator.
Mechanical/Electrical Calibrations Technician
Honeywell Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Successfully performed calibrations of key Roche diagnostics mechanical/electrical production equipment
- Maintained a very good working relationship with customer (Roche Diagnostics) during tenure
- Collected, formulated, and processed data onto calibration certificates for FDA approval
- Performed routine machine maintenance.
QC Technical Writer
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2001
- Proofread drug development procedures and submitted final revisions for FDA approval.
QC Lab Assistant Manager
Quemetco RSR Corporation
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Performed analysis of materials used in processes such as slags, dross and lead compounds in solids, gaseous or liquid effluents using wet chemistry methods and dry analytical direct readout equipment
- Supervised and trained new hires in all areas of quality control and materials inspection
- Developed production plans and implemented manufacturing processes for new products
- Interacted with corporate to create total metals production for the mid-west region
- Performed purchasing and record keeping of QC lab chemicals
- Controlled precious metals inventory
- Established budgets and approved departmental requisitions for funding purchase orders and other related departmental expenses.
Hematology/ Oncology Researcher
Indiana University School of Medicine
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Conducted research on the enzymatic activities of protease on placental folate binding proteins
- Delivered periodic presentations of results to staff members of Hematology/ Oncology department
- Processed and documented experiments for a journal publication.
Education
coursework: Hematology, Immunology, Oncology, and Virology - Biological Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN1991
Skills
- Adept at Windows 31/95/98/98SE/ME/XP/NT
Additional Information
Research Publication in the Journal of Immunology
Timeline
Quality Control Lead Technician
Pace Analytical
01.2010 - 11.2023
Quality Control Technician
Dow Agrosciences
01.2008 - 01.2009
Mechanical/Electrical Calibrations Technician
Honeywell Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007
QC Technical Writer
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2001
QC Lab Assistant Manager
Quemetco RSR Corporation
01.1994 - 01.2000
Hematology/ Oncology Researcher
Indiana University School of Medicine
01.1991 - 01.1992
coursework: Hematology, Immunology, Oncology, and Virology - Biological Sciences
Purdue University
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