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Rachel Slaughter

Colona,IL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Quality Engineer

Cardinal Health
Dublin, Ohio
11.2023 - Current

Responsible for product quality from external manufacturers of Cardinal Health branded products - specifically medical devices designed to diagnose diseases and infection in patients. This role is high level and requires close collaboration with marketing and sourcing business partners. In addition to my main assignments, I have also led process improvement projects and site audits.

Senior Quality Specialist

Cardinal Health
Dublin, Ohio
10.2022 - 11.2023

Main support for quality engineers on daily activities and continuous improvement projects. Supported the quality manager on administrative duties, project management tracking, and ensuring deadlines were met.

Quality Specialist

Green Thumb Industries
Rock Island, Illinois
03.2021 - 10.2022

This was a hybrid role that supported the implementation of the quality program at GTI and R/D activities. Top accomplishments include the following: Published research in the utilization of near infrared spectroscopy in THC potency detection, vape battery quality initiatives, and multi-site tincture bottle capping improvements.

Lab Production Specialist

Green Thumb Industries
Rock Island, IL
10.2019 - 03.2021

Lead technician for ETS and Apex extraction equipment. Developed multiple SOPs for the extraction department and stayed on top of daily production KPIs. Supported winterization, carbon filtration, distillation, and chemical analysis of crude oil, distillate, live resin, terpenes, and other infused products.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
05-2019

Skills

Strong leadership skills in cross collaborative projects
Exceptional problem-solving skills and root cause analysis experience
Extremely data driven and logical in complex contexts
An assertive listener who works efficiently with internal and external parties

Innovative under pressure
Quality and regulatory experience in both cannabis and medical industries
Scientifically minded and curious – well suited for a research and development role

Timeline

Principal Quality Engineer

Cardinal Health
11.2023 - Current

Senior Quality Specialist

Cardinal Health
10.2022 - 11.2023

Quality Specialist

Green Thumb Industries
03.2021 - 10.2022

Lab Production Specialist

Green Thumb Industries
10.2019 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Saint Ambrose University
Rachel Slaughter