Maria Stella CALDERON
Fernandina Beach,FL
Summary
Self-aware Quality Assurance Lab Technician prepared to take the next step with a new company team. Extensive experience in product inspections, audits, lab testing and customer specification safeguarding. An excellent team player with first-rate verbal and written communication skills. Experienced Quality Control Analyst with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Disciplined professional with systematic approach to a new challenges. Applies excellent attention to detail and critical reasoning to successfully conduct experiments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Quality Assurance Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting and Administrative Assistant
Core Jeans S.A.
Medellin, Colombia
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Core Jeans S.A., was family business, dedicated to manufacture jeans.
Lab Technician
Morningstar A Dean Foods Company
Newington, CT
07.2000 - 08.2008
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
Technical Director
Laboratory Posada Moreno, Fumigax
Bello, Antioquia, Colombia
08.1982 - 06.1995
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, managed 30 workers, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
- Recruited high-caliber development personnel, prioritizing candidates with history of helping employers execute business goals by exceeding expectations.
- Supported creation of client and business partner relationships through careful collaboration and networking efforts.
- Created internal product development roadmaps for technological solutions in insecticides industry.
- Laboratory Posada Moreno, Fumigax was first company created in Colombia for preparation and production of insecticides for domestic and agricultural use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Universidad De Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia08.1983
High School Diploma -
IDEM
Carolina, Antioquia, Colombia12.1973
Skills
- Contract Compliance
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Chemical Mixing
- Temperature Checking
- Gauge Calibrations
- Test Results Interpretation
- Laboratory Cleaning
- Regulations Compliance
- Monitoring Gauges
- Test Result Analysis
- Daily Logs
- Operational Reports
Timeline
Accounting and Administrative Assistant
Core Jeans S.A.
10.2009 - 05.2011
Lab Technician
Morningstar A Dean Foods Company
07.2000 - 08.2008
Technical Director
Laboratory Posada Moreno, Fumigax
08.1982 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Universidad De Antioquia
High School Diploma -
IDEM