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Maria Stella CALDERON

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.
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
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
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, Colombia
08.1983

High School Diploma -

IDEM
Carolina, Antioquia, Colombia
12.1973

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

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