MACKENZIE BROWN
Marina,CA
Summary
Well trained graduate professional with progressing experience in performing appropriate analysis of products and component materials to drive quality improvements. Efficient with equipment, program software, and documentation in a manufacturing environment. A smart and committed candidate that strives to build friendly rapport.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulation Analyst II
Cepheid
12.2023 - Current
- As safety team lead, provide monthly briefings on accidents spills and analysis fails to ensure safety policies and standard procesures are followed.
- Generated reports detailing analysis results and recommendations for failures.
- Responsible for bulk buffer formulation, bead dropping using a beadulator, loading and unloading beads from the lyophilizer, sieving of beads pH, conductivity, and moisture analysis.
Quality Control Analyst
Cepheid
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintains compliance standards by processing incoming materials and finished products using established methods
- Provides regular updates of quality metrics to leadership and coordinates with production to correct negative trends
- Independently perform QC test methods according to Standard Operating Procedures
- Understanding of GMP, GDP, GLP and quality parameters in QC operations
- Conduct data reviews and communicate consistency problems or production deficiencies
- Suggested improvements to basic procedures and documentation for more convenient data review between departments
- Comfortable Working in an FDA, ISO regulated environment testing medical devices performing real time PCR.
Intern Lab Assistant
Kelly Services - E & J Gallo Winery
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported sensory training events conducted by the Products Insight Sensory Operations team
- Prepared and arranged sample groups for analysis in a timely manner while preventing contamination or loss of product
- Assisted in sample distribution, sensory panel operations, and data collection for reference
- Organized data by; sample, group, date, time, and panel prior to entry
- Prepared products and supplies for internal facilities and third party shipping
- Performed restocking and inventory tracking after daily operations.
Intern Assistant
CSUMB Admissions
12.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided clerical support for students and administration by efficiently handling a wide range of routine tasks and special assistance
- Organized physical files and digital records for convenient updating and retrieval by managers
- Properly labeled and filed documents with sensitive information
- Posted transcripts on students' CMS accounts for easy coursework tracking
- Tested new CMS software for errors and recorded interactive difficulties to report to IT before official launch on site
- Created unique training videos and job aid Powerpoints for routine office tasks.
Education
Bachelor Of Science in Molecular Biology -
California State University
Marina, CA12.2021
Skills
- Lab & Research Experience
- QC/PCR Methodology
- Data Collection/Statistical Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Basic Maintenance Routines
- Software Proficient: MS Office, Excel, GeneXpert, SAP, Agile
Timeline
Formulation Analyst II
Cepheid
12.2023 - Current
Quality Control Analyst
Cepheid
05.2022 - 12.2023
Intern Lab Assistant
Kelly Services - E & J Gallo Winery
01.2022 - 05.2022
Intern Assistant
CSUMB Admissions
12.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor Of Science in Molecular Biology -
California State University