Mariah Rodriguez
Dodge City,KS
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiology Lab Technician/Food Safety
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc
07.2024 - Current
- PH Calibration
- Micro result recording in MES, SAP and QSMRR
- Environmental result recording in Enviromap and SAP
- Free Residual Chlorine Testing
- Maintain daily MSS log and reporting in MES
- Final product compositing for final product cheese
- Internal micro testing of final product for cheese
- Media preparation for YGC and PCA
- Aseptic sampling of IP samples for Cheese and Protein daily production
- P7 Operational Inspections- Assisting cheese operations with identifying areas that are requiring additional cleaning/ sanitizing. Reporting and escalating any findings that may be a potential risk to product.
- Environmental swabbing following weekly/ monthly schedules
- Responding to EDR’s and presumptive pathogen notifications in a timely manner and communicating with supervisor of completion of swabs.
- Issuing EDRs based off
- Maintaining communication with other departments on daily food safety events
- Issuing EDR's based off productions exposure to
- Food safety permit start of work approvals
- Signing off for end of work completion for Food Safety Permit and closing out in SAP
- Issuing Clean Reports from out of spec environmental swabbing. Emailing operations with notification.
- Daily follow-ups of Clean Reports
- Creating daily collections in Enviromap (CR’s, EDR’s, Presumptive)
- Collecting and submitting samples through Enviromap program
- ATP monthly calibration
- Pipette verification
- Thermometer verification
- Metal detector audit for Cheese and Protein.
Laboratory Technician
Archer Daniels Midland Company
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, FOSS.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
Lab Technician
Cargill
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Documented experimental procedures thoroughly, facilitating effective communication among team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
Front Desk Clerk
Tropical Island Tan & Fitness
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Handle all new members and filing of membership forms.
- Conduct opening and closing shifts of gym while upholding cleaning standards.
- Handled guest complaints professionally, resolving issues quickly to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Processed payments accurately while maintaining accountability for cash drawer balances at the beginning and end of shifts.
Local Sort Supervisor
United Parcel Services, UPS
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Ensured PM operations were completed safely and efficiently while overlooking all employees.
- Emailed various reports on a daily basis to communicate with management on completion of day status.
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer concerns in a timely manner.
Guest Service Leader
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Handle difficult issues and complaints with customers while exemplifying customer service
- Oversee the daily activities of Team members throughout all our departments (Deli, Maintenance, Stock & Cashiers)
- Handle and perform closing procedures in a timely manner.
- Closing procedure includes: Shutting down registers, gathering paperwork for days total sales and inputting info to validate, filing of all paperwork.
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample Preparation
- Lab result interpretation
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Equipment Calibration
- Quality inspections
- Sample collection
- Microbiological safety
- Laboratory record keeping
- Quality control
- Inventory oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Microbiology Lab Technician/Food Safety
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc
07.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Archer Daniels Midland Company
03.2022 - 07.2024
Lab Technician
Cargill
07.2019 - 02.2022
Local Sort Supervisor
United Parcel Services, UPS
05.2017 - 08.2018
Front Desk Clerk
Tropical Island Tan & Fitness
02.2017 - 06.2019
Guest Service Leader
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
05.2016 - 02.2018