Michael Holmes
Safe Food Corporation
8
years of professional experience
QC Chemist with 8 years of SQF-laboratory experience in method validation, regulatory compliance, technical report writing, quality assurance, and SOP optimization to support operational initiatives. Successfully reduced sample analysis turnaround times by up to 94% for multiple sanitation products, lowering testing costs and improving laboratory efficiency. Consistently delivered accurate analytical results and supported R&D projects through successful completion.
Work History
QC Chemist
8 Years 2 Months- Conducted quality control analysis of sanitation products and raw materials using HPLC, Karl Fischer titration, FTIR, COD meter, automated-titrators (Mettler and Metrohm), and wet chemistry methods to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Validated analytical methods and supported SOP development to ensure compliance with industry standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments including analytical balances, pH meters, ORP meter, and colorimeter to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
- Documented all laboratory activities and test results in QMS, Excel, and MS Word in compliance with data integrity requirements.
- Investigated deviations and out-of-specification (OOS) results and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
- Supported product development and quality improvement initiatives by providing analytical data and technical insights.
- Contributed to R&D projects for antimicrobial products by conducting experiments, evaluating formulations, and documenting quantitative and qualitative findings to support product development decisions.
- Ensured compliance with SQF and safety protocols while maintaining a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory environment.
- Collaborated with production and quality assurance teams to resolve quality issues and improve product consistency.
- Managed laboratory chemical inventory and maintained accurate stock records.
- Reduced sample turnaround time up to 94% through improved SOP suggestions and collecting data that supports better efficiency
- Maintained above 95% on time sample analysis completion
- Maintained compliance with SQF requirements during internal and external audits
- Performed lab sample testing in accordance with GMP and GLP principles
- Supported SQF audit readiness efforts that resulted in zero major audit observations
- Performed 25+ analytical test daily while keeping accurate documentation
- Ensured lab spaces were kept clean and organized to prevent unsafe practices and chemical spills
Education
Bachelor’s of Science degree - Chemistry
- Chemistry
Graduate coursework in Chemistry
Skills
HPLC Analysis
Manual and Auto Titration
Analytical Chemistry
COD Analysis
Stability Testing
CAPA Support
FTIR Spectroscopy
Method Validation
SOP Development
Wet Chemistry
Instrument Calibration
Timeline
QC Chemist
Safe Food Corporation
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University of Arkansas
from Chemistry
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University of Arkansas
Bachelor’s of Science degree from Chemistry
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