Matthew Schoell
Levittown,United States
Summary
Professional with experience in ensuring consumer safety through thorough inspections and compliance checks. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting well to changing needs. Skilled in hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and safety protocols. Dependable and effective in maintaining high standards and delivering impactful outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Ensured that regulated establishments produced safe and wholesome product by executing appropriate inspection methods, and initiating enforcement action, where warranted
- Reduced foodborne illness outbreaks by ensuring proper sanitation practices were followed in inspected establishments.
- Provided quality control review of establishment records, observed plant operations and conducted hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation of non-compliance
- Understood federal, state and local food safety regulations and monitored adherence during inspections. Verified that every meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans met regulatory requirements
- Executed Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product
- Conducted regulatory oversight activities inside food establishments in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding)
- Evaluated current safety program standards and program performance, identified trends and implemented corrective actions.
Sr. Supervisor/Scientific Associate
Charles River Laboratories
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Directed and supervised GLP and non-GLP pre-clinical DART safety assessment studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of high-quality data; contributed to the successful approval of several drug candidates
- Provided daily quality control review of study data, verifying for any discrepancies, leading to a streamlined QA process and an error-free submission
- Applied robust communication strategies as study owner, fostering effective collaboration between technical staff and Study Director and Sponsor, resulting in reduced miscommunication errors and improved project outcomes
- Presided over the comprehensive oversight of all animal care activities to meet sponsor requirements and ensure compliance with animal welfare guidelines
- Managed the performance and development of a 12-member team in the Technical Operations department; implemented process improvements that led to a decrease in system errors and increase in overall productivity
- Ensured adherence to study protocols, site SOP's, and regulatory requirements, resulting in seamless audits and reduced compliance issues
- Conducted the procurement process for In-Life Technical Operations department supplies, optimizing inventory levels, reducing stock-outs, and achieving a cost savings
Site Supervisor
VWR International
10.2010 - 01.2017
- Consolidated and enhanced operational efficiency across departments at the Johnson & Johnson family of companies leading to increase in laboratory productivity, over $1M in annual savings, and a 20% decrease in customer complaints
- Improved employee morale through consistent leadership support, fostering a positive working environment conducive to productivity.
- Crafted and instituted site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Control for all VWR services, achieving a 40% decrease in service-related errors and a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction ratings
- Identified skill gaps through comprehensive needs analysis, resulting in the design and delivery of targeted training programs that increased employee performance by 15%
- Implemented measures to identify and resolve recurring issues, resulting in a 40% decrease in customer support tickets and saving 10+ hours per week for the support team
- Project Management - Led the design and development of a state-of-the-art media/buffer preparation facility, streamlining operations for 6 cellular biology labs; achieved a 30% decrease in turnaround time and a 15% increase in resource utilization
Research Support Coordinator
Pfizer (formerly Wyeth)
01.2006 - 02.2010
- Orchestrated resource allocation for investigator requests; streamlined technical support processes, resulting in 25% reduction in average response time and improved investigator satisfaction
- Developed and executed project plans to harmonize all animal care SOPs for Wyeth Animal Resources department; establishing consistent procedures and cross-site collaboration
- Administered the robust NHP environmental enrichment program (including pairing squirrel monkeys), leading to significant improvement in animal behavioral health and 20% reduction in stress-related incidents
- Executed sentinel monitoring program, ensuring early detection and prevention of potential health risks, resulting in 30% decrease in disease transmission and enhanced research outcomes
- Established process improvements and led cross-functional collaboration in optimizing Research Support; realized 17% increase in efficiency, resulting in enhanced technical assistance for Pain, Psychiatry, and NeuroDegeneration research teams
- Conducted rigorous post-IACUC audits on approved protocols, verifying compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating potential risks, leading to a 95% reduction in protocol violations and ensuring ethical research practices
Education
Master of Science - Laboratory Animal Science
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA01.2005
B.A - Biology
Holy Family University
Philadelphia01.2000
Skills
- Quality Control
- Employee Supervision
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Documentation Review
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
03.2024 - 09.2024
Sr. Supervisor/Scientific Associate
Charles River Laboratories
01.2017 - 09.2023
Site Supervisor
VWR International
10.2010 - 01.2017
Research Support Coordinator
Pfizer (formerly Wyeth)
01.2006 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Laboratory Animal Science
Drexel University College of Medicine
B.A - Biology
Holy Family University
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