Monique Benitez
Baytown,TX
Summary
I have 3 years working in manufacturing in the microbiology lab, lean six sigma green belt certified, 4 years experience working in a chemical laboratory, and 1.5 years working in a medical lab. I'm seeking a position in quality control analyst/supervisor. I’m familiar with different software such as SAP, LIMS, oracle, Vida's, safe-trace, safety chain. I'm also familiar with writing and initiating investigations for out of specification results, have been apart of an internal audit team to prepare for audits for FDA, AABB, etc. Authorized to work in the US for any employer offering eight years background collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and procedures and processing and testing techniques. Expertise in environmental sampling and procedures. Quality-focused professional recognized for performing all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience. Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams. Reliable, smart and committed to job well done while offering exceptional drive. Insightful Laboratory Technician with commitment to excellence and calm demeanor. Effective team player promoting quality and quantity. Enthusiastic leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Supervisor
Schwans Supply Food Chain
2021.04 - 2023.11
- Monitored staff actions and laboratory procedures to uphold USDA and Vendor compliance and protect integrity of collected research.
- Evaluated collected data points from microbial experiments to produce summary reports for Food Safety Vice President and Food Safety Manager/ Auditors.
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Input updates to Safety Chain and Food Safety Manual database, and prepared data for searches and visual representations.
- Recorded, reported and posted over 65 test results daily using Safety Chain and SAP.
- Tested chemical products to monitor reactions for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected and calibrated lab equipment including pH meters, scales, and incubators.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Tracked collected samples by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Wrote investigations for all out of spec results, listeria/salmonella positives, and sanitation deviations.
- Held meetings with USDA for weekly result overview and improvements
- Changed and wrote Standard Operating Procedures for lab and other departments.
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Microbiology Technician
Schwans Global
2018.08 - 2021.04
- In this role I did environmental swabbing both Listeria and Salmonella ,finished product plating (APC, Coliform, Yeast/Mold, E.Coli) air quality testing, investigative writing, and assisted with audit preparations.
- Also, preferred testing on Vidas machine that tested for Listeria, Salmonella, and calibrations .Meat testing was also part of our testing regimen (fat percentages), made sure readings where within specs with vendors and third party facilities.
- Managed collecting and testing over 100 samples within a small time span throughout two facilities, making sure quality and aseptic techniques were priority.
- Observed high health and safety standards.
- Grew microbe cultures, including Yeast and Mold and Staph cultures.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Input updates to Safety Chain database and prepared data for searches and visual representations.
- Monitored staff actions and laboratory procedures to uphold USDA compliance and protect integrity of collected research.
- Inspected and calibrated lab equipment including pH meters, spectrophotometers and centrifuges.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
Lab Technician II
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
2016.04 - 2017.10
- Lead technician that made different blood components that were needed for the day such as: plasma, platelets, buffy's, red blood cells, etc.
- Also, extract different components, modify them, and irradiate units.
- 3rd shift duties- lead technician, modification of whole blood units, segment lines for testing, irradiate units, QC.
- 2nd shift- accession and create units, extract, prep for testing, platelet pool, made different products: buffy coats, red blood cells, plasma.
Low Voltage Technician
Pfeifer And Son
- I read blueprints and run cat 6a, cat 6e, 5e, and coax cable specified by the client.
- Troubleshoot lines that are malfunctioning, test, and save results.
- Build IDF's, install switches and patch panels, terminate cables that are being ran.
- Always keept safety and cleanliness a priority while keeping a positive and approachable attitude.
Lab Technician
Kelly Services
2010.02 - 2014.08
- As a lab tech I used different testing equipment that provided the needed end result, such as: GCMS, titrations, and lab distillations.
- Used Microsoft excel to keep my data organized with my results.
- Also helped work the metal fouling studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
CLEAR LAKE12.2024
Associate of Science - Natural science
Lee College
Baytown, TX05.2016
Skills
- Testing procedures
- Corrective actions/preventative testing
- Sampling protocols
- Data analysis
- Report creation
- Materials Inspection
- Issue Diagnosis
- Safety Compliance
- Staff Training
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Control
- Production Standards
Certification
- Food Defense (FSPCA) - 3/2023
- PCQI- Preventative Controls for Human Consumption-11/2022
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt-3/2021
Timeline
Lab Supervisor
Schwans Supply Food Chain
2021.04 - 2023.11
Microbiology Technician
Schwans Global
2018.08 - 2021.04
Lab Technician II
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
2016.04 - 2017.10
Lab Technician
Kelly Services
2010.02 - 2014.08
Low Voltage Technician
Pfeifer And Son
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
Associate of Science - Natural science
Lee College
- Food Defense (FSPCA) - 3/2023
- PCQI- Preventative Controls for Human Consumption-11/2022
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt-3/2021
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