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Loren Bettermann

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Quality Assurance Associate experienced in improving and developing quality processes. Proven success in leadership, quality systems, good manufacturing practices, and applying company standards.

Professional with extensive background in regulatory compliance and risk management. Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance programs, ensuring adherence to industry standards and legal requirements. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skills include policy development, auditing, and stakeholder communication, with reputation for reliability and integrity.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Manager

LifeScape
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2023 - Current
  • Manage compliance activities for hospital and outpatient operations, supporting adherence to federal, state, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
  • Develop and implement compliance auditing tools and monitoring processes for areas including infection control, safety, and operational compliance.
  • Lead ongoing policy review and revision efforts to align organizational policies and procedures with evolving regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Serve as co-chair of the Emergency Preparedness Committee and contribute to multidisciplinary oversight through participation on Safety, Human Rights, and Accident/Incident committees.
  • Participate as a non-voting compliance representative on Pharmacy, Infection Control, and Environment of Care committees.
  • Coordinate and update annual emergency preparedness training programs for organizational staff.
  • Serve as lead administrator for the organization’s policy management software, including vendor evaluation, implementation support, and ongoing system administration.
  • Compile, analyze, and present audit and compliance data through dashboards and reporting tools for senior leadership review.
  • Conduct regulatory audits, investigations, and compliance reviews while supporting corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as a resource to departments regarding regulatory interpretation, compliance requirements, and policy guidance.

Quality Assurance I, QA Associate II

SAB Biotherapeutics
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Participate in internal, external, and regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Managed the raw material program: review and release of raw materials and plasma, components, and labels for GMP use.
  • Participate in maintaining and monitoring SAB’s quality management system as required to maintain compliance to GMP regulations.
  • Review and approve test methods, manufacturing/quality control qualification, validations protocols and reports.
  • Assessment, perform and review non-conformance incidents, deviations, and change control requests.
  • Perform, review and approve quality investigations and CAPAs.
  • Review equipment, facility and utility IQ, OQ, PQ documents. Assist and deliver quality related training to SAB employees pertaining to GMP regulations.
  • Support activities as related to qualification/validation of equipment and processes.

Quality Control Laboratory Manager

Enzymology Research Center Catalysts
Miltona, MN
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Daily management of the laboratory including inventory/ordering, cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Review and approve manufacturing production records for compliance to regulations and internal requirements.
  • Creating, reviewing and approving documentation such as SOPs, testing methods, and CAPAs.
  • Collecting production samples for evaluation and performing analytical lab testing.
  • Prepared for Kosher, USDA and FDA audits.
  • Document creation and review. Review of processes and internal auditing.
  • Responsible for implementing, following and promoting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FDA requirements.

EARLY CAREER

LABORATORY & QUALITY EXPERIENCE
2013 - 2021

Progressed through roles in GMP-regulated manufacturing and laboratory environments, supporting quality control, compliance, and process development across food and biotech industries.

  • SunOpta Aseptic (QC Lab Technician II): Performed GMP testing, maintained OSHA/safety compliance, supported lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Actives Factory (Lab Coordinator Intern): Supported nanoparticle dispersion development, testing, documentation, and root cause analysis workflows
  • Enzymology Research Center Catalysts (QC Lab Manager): Managed lab operations, SOP/CAPA systems, and USDA/FDA/Kosher audit readiness

Education

Professional Science Masters - Molecular Biosciences

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
12-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Biology with Minor in Anthropology

Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN
05-2012

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
12-2007

Skills

  • Healthcare & Regulatory Compliance
  • GMP / FDA Compliance
  • CAPA, Deviations & Investigations
  • Internal Auditing & Regulatory Inspections
  • Policy & Procedure Development
  • Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Accreditation Readiness
  • Infection Control & Safety Auditing
  • Environment of Care & Emergency Preparedness
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Committee Participation & Governance
  • Compliance Reporting & Dashboard Development
  • Policy Management System Administration
  • Regulatory Interpretation & Guidance
  • Training & Documentation Development
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Accomplishments

  • Built and developed a newly created healthcare compliance role, establishing auditing processes, compliance monitoring tools, and organizational oversight practices for hospital and outpatient operations.
  • Designed and implemented multiple new compliance and infection control audits to improve regulatory readiness and operational accountability.
  • Led extensive policy review and revision initiatives to align organizational procedures with evolving federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
  • Served as co-chair of the Emergency Preparedness Committee and contributed to organization-wide safety, human rights, infection control, pharmacy, and environment of care initiatives through multidisciplinary committee leadership.
  • Selected to lead implementation and administration of organizational policy management software, including vendor evaluation, system rollout, and ongoing governance.
  • Developed and presented compliance and audit dashboards for senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making and risk monitoring.
  • Supported regulatory audits, investigations, CAPA activities, and quality improvement initiatives across healthcare, biotech, and GMP-regulated environments.
  • Promoted to Quality Assurance Associate II within one year at SAB Biotherapeutics based on strong performance and increasing responsibility.
  • Led setup activities for a new laboratory location at Enzymology Research Center Catalysts, including SOP and documentation revisions to support operational expansion.
  • Contributed to FDA, USDA, Kosher, and GMP compliance readiness across multiple regulated organizations.
  • Recognized throughout career progression for process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to manage complex quality and compliance responsibilities in highly regulated environments.

Timeline

Compliance Manager

LifeScape
03.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance I, QA Associate II

SAB Biotherapeutics
04.2021 - 12.2022

Quality Control Laboratory Manager

Enzymology Research Center Catalysts
11.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biology with Minor in Anthropology

Metropolitan State University

EARLY CAREER

LABORATORY & QUALITY EXPERIENCE
2013 - 2021

Professional Science Masters - Molecular Biosciences

Washington State University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Ridgewater College