Rebecca Kelley
Quality Assurance Specialist
Filer,ID
Summary
Methodical Quality Control specialist and scientist skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality. Practiced at completing exhaustive chemical tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within a laboratory based industry performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of GLP and GMPs.
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Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Mondelez International-Clif Bar
7 2023 - Current
- Was responsible for supporting quality team in their day to day tasks and worked collaboratively with other departments to ensure quality standards were met.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making. Was in charge for running all product deviation investigations and provided monthly metric reports to all leadership.
- Ran our internal auditing program and was first chair for all third party audits the bakery participated in (SQF, Rainforest Alliance, Organic)
QA Specialist
Automated Dairy
07.2022 - 07.2023
- In charge of running and operating chemical testing lab at Automated. Wrote and implemented new chemistry testing procedures and documentation following GLP.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- In charge of in-house auditing, recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with leadership team to construct new trainings, SOPs and programs to ensure federal compliance. Led GMP and chemical safety training for personnel.
Quality Assurance Back up Lead
Chobani
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Was responsible for performing internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance. Coached various departments and individuals on regulatory compliance standards to ensure GMP standards were met.
- Helped Direct day-to-day quality assurance department activities, was responsible for overseeing QA technicians and establishing rapport with team members to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
Lab Technician
PivetDX
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Responsible for manufacturing Covid-19 Test kits in an efficient manner while maintaining Good Laboratory Practices.
- Employed creative thinking to troubleshoot issues and problems with vial machines and examining kits to maintain proper quality control while training new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
Laboratory Technician
Stukenholtz Laboratory
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Was responsible for running elemental analysis tests on feed samples. Assisted lab manager with pH, lime residue, and plant tissue sampling
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
Laboratory Assistant
College Of Southern Idaho
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and workstation in both chemistry and biology labs in compliance with health and safety regulations. Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis for all lab sections.
- Was responsible for set up and proper clean up of all laboratories for all chemistry and biology lab classes during summer
Quality Assurance Intern
Idaho Food Quality Assurance Laboratory
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Determined overall product quality by accurately conducting and evaluating various QA tests on water samples while keeping state level documentation
- Trained how to prepare and complete state level audit of a chemical laboratory. Was required to successfully complete a full audit to pass internship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Boise State University
Boise, ID 01.2018 - 2020.05
Associate of Science - Chemistry
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID 01.2015 - 2017.12
Skills
SQF Practioner, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, SOP writing, SDS writing, Out of specification investigations, FDA,EPA,OSHA,SQF regulatory compliance, Inventory & cycle counts, SAP software, LIMS software, testing experience with Hi-vis, HPLC,MS, titration, sterility, micro plating, pH, viscosity.Auditing experience with SQF, Rainforest Alliance, Organic and internal auditing certified.
Timeline
QA Specialist
Automated Dairy
07.2022 - 07.2023
Quality Assurance Back up Lead
Chobani
12.2020 - 07.2022
Lab Technician
PivetDX
06.2020 - 08.2020
Laboratory Technician
Stukenholtz Laboratory
05.2019 - 08.2019
Laboratory Assistant
College Of Southern Idaho
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Boise State University
01.2018 - 2020.05
Quality Assurance Intern
Idaho Food Quality Assurance Laboratory
04.2016 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Chemistry
College of Southern Idaho
01.2015 - 2017.12
Quality Assurance Specialist
Mondelez International-Clif Bar
7 2023 - Current
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