Samantha Meade
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented QC Lab Technician with experience in PCR, HACCP protocols, GMP, and environmental monitoring. Proven ability to implement corrective actions and maintain high-quality standards. Seeking a new opportunity where analytical and quality assurance skills can be effectively utilized.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Lab Technician
International Specialty Supply
07.2024 - Current
- Performed detailed documentation of test results, supporting traceability efforts throughout the production process.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with SOPs and relevant standards.
- Conducted environmental monitoring and issued corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Collected and processed specimens according to established protocols.
- Maintained high food quality standards by following strict safety protocols and adhering to HACCP guidelines.
- Monitored product safety via PCR analysis.
Hostess
Cracker Barrel
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as food running, table clearing, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2023
Skills
- Sample preparation
- PCR
- GMP
- Corrective actions
- Analytical testing
- Environmental monitoring
- Record preparation
- Pathogen detection
- Aseptic technique
Certification
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification – International HACCP Alliance.
Research Experience
Combined Genetics and Cell Biology Lab: A collaborative research project focused on examining the impact of saccharin on A20 BALB/c cells, specifically targeting the tas1r2 gene.
- Conducted RNA quantification to assess the cellular response to saccharin.
- Designed gene-specific primers using the Ensembl gene database and BLAST.
- Utilized RT-PCR to amplify and analyze the tas1r2 gene.
- Used microscopic examination to conduct live/dead cell counts.
- Employed gel electrophoresis to measure gene expression.
Genomics class project: A class project that investigated the presence of reductive citric acid cycle enzymes in autotrophic organisms.
- Identified a reference gene sequence for the enzyme phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase in E. coli.
- Conducted a BLAST search of the IMG database, to identify homologous genes within 58 genomes of autotrophic organisms.
- Applied bioinformatics techniques to assess homology through the BLOSUM62 matrix.
- Executed a multiple sequence alignment using MEGA11 software.
- Employed GBLOCKS to trim sequences.
- Constructed a phylogenetic tree.
Timeline
QC Lab Technician
International Specialty Supply
07.2024 - Current
Hostess
Cracker Barrel
11.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of South Florida
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