Margaret Tilley LaPlante
Gibraltar,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with 5+ years in laboratory analysis and 10+ years in data and report review. Demonstrated expertise in managing timelines and coordinating resources to enhance process efficiency and project outcomes. Seeking to apply strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Support Specialist / Proficiency Testing Coordinator
NAMSA
Northwood, OH
05.2019 - Current
- Performed data review and designed >30 final reports for method validation, qualification, and feasibility studies to drive process improvement in the Chemical Characterization program per ISO 10993-18
- Formulated study protocols by working with Sponsors and ensuring the analytical testing was compliant with industry standards (USP, EP, JP, ASTM, and ISO)
- Coordinated and drove the Proficiency Testing Program for 5 years in the Analytical Services department to ensure compliance with ISO 17025
Technical Reviewer
NAMSA
Northwood, OH
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed review on monograph / instrumentation data and reports to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Identified gaps and inaccuracies in standard operating procedures, worksheets, and analytical reports via document control and observations to improve the overall quality of final reports
- Conducted investigations via TrackWise to identify the root cause of non-conformances
Quality Control Technician
GKI Foods, LLC
South Lyon, MI
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted hourly inspections on finished products and personnel to ensure GMP guidelines were upheld
- Verified all labels on finished goods, as well as documentation were accurately depicted
- Improved the safety of the site by updating and adding safety data sheets to SDS binders
Quality Control Laboratory Specialist
Betco Corporation
Toledo, OH
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Conducted routine analyses on finished products by utilizing wet chemistry techniques in compliance with applicable protocols, SOPs, and FDA/ GMP guidelines
- Corrected deviated products to be within specification to minimize material on QC Hold
- Performed routine bacterial swabs to ensure tanks, totes, and finished products were free from bacterial contamination
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
Perstorp Polyols, Inc.
Toledo, OH
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Analyzed in-process, finished product, and water reserves by analytical instrumentation (GC-FID, Karl Fischer, Flame Photometer) and wet chemistry techniques
- Led the implantation of 5S to improve the organization and efficiency of the laboratory
- Trained and managed intern students on standard operating procedures, as well as ensured all tasks were performed safely and appropriately
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Process improvement
- Document control
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Protocol development
- Data / report review
- Report writing
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Technology Skills
- MasterControl
- ProCal
- Compliance Quest
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dynamics AX
Timeline
Technical Support Specialist / Proficiency Testing Coordinator
NAMSA
05.2019 - Current
Technical Reviewer
NAMSA
10.2016 - 05.2019
Quality Control Technician
GKI Foods, LLC
08.2015 - 10.2016
Quality Control Laboratory Specialist
Betco Corporation
07.2014 - 07.2015
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
Perstorp Polyols, Inc.
07.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Michigan University
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