Sandra Mya King
Wendell,NC
Summary
Safety-conscious Trainee Chef eager to learn and ready to take on kitchen tasks of all size and specialty. Well-trained in kitchen hygiene, assisting multiple levels of culinary operations with diverse skillset and willingness to share expertise with others. Fast learner with flexibility in execution of evolving culinary needs at moment's notice.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Student
Wake Technical Community College
Wendell, NC
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Applied fundamentals of cooking and baking.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization following health regulations.
- Executed daily prep tasks efficiently, ensuring timely meal service during peak hours.
- Evaluated ingredient quality and freshness to ensure optimal culinary outcomes.
- Developed a strong understanding of food safety procedures, resulting in consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Enhanced culinary skills by participating in various hands-on cooking courses and workshops.
- Improved team collaboration by effectively communicating with fellow students during group projects and assignments.
- Collaborated with peers in hands-on kitchen labs, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Technical Data Reviewer
Pfizer Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Perform Quality Control (QC) technical, scientific, and compliance review of data and documentation generated by QC Chemistry in support of Analytical Services, Finished Product as well as Incoming Product
- Collaborate with scientific staff to ensure timely data review and data integrity
- Perform technical review of data following GMP regulations and scientific principles
- Technical data review from physical and dimensional testing of commodities, wet chemical techniques and instrumental analyses.
- In addition, responsible for visual evaluations, titrations, pH measurements, ICPMS, TOC, AA, HPLC, GC and UV/Vis among other analyses.
- Provides support to assure lab safety and compliance -either through safe use of chemicals and/or the recognition of DEA, FDA, OSHA, and ICH compliance issues.
- Proficient in LIMS, knowledge of cGMP regulations, as well as Empower and Microsoft Office programs.
- Monitor and approve calculations and document information for completeness and accuracy
Biology Technician
Astrix Technology Group Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Ensures incoming biological samples are processed and triaged maintaining chain of custody
- Contract
Molecular Scientist I
Mako Medical Laboratory
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Extracted DNA from Respiratory Samples
- Performed quality control on DNA samples
- Performed qPCR preparation and instrument runs
- Building sample batches within LIMS and verified data
- Maintained inventory of reagents
- Instrument maintenance and laboratory cleaning
- UNC Genomics Laboratory [Biology Technician]
eGMP Technician
Seqirus/ABM
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed and that all facility maintenance, disinfecting, and documentation expectations adhere to the Customer's Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation practices (GDP)
- Contract
Bioanalytical Scientist
Alera Laboratory
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Develop, evaluate, troubleshoot, validate, and transfer analytical methods
- Determined impurities, degradants, intermediates and active components of drug substances and products
- Sample preparation, solid phase extraction and liquid to liquid extraction of different substrates
- Contract
Owner/Operator
Cameron Coffee Corner
Raleigh, NC
04.2008 - 08.2012
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring seamless workflow and resource allocation.
- Cultivated positive relationships within a regional library
- Made from scratch menu to include smoothies and espresso drinks
- Catering to Library staff
- Strategized in advertisement to attract client
Laboratory Supervisor
NCSU Chemistry Dept, MS Laboratory
03.2002 - 04.2004
- Consulted with SME, faculty and staff to ensure confirmation of MW and identification
- Perform troubleshooting on issues related to instrument performance
- Pursue continuing education by attending manufacturer trade shows and courses.
- Manage the chromatography and mass spectrometry laboratory and provide timely analytical support to graduate students and external clients
- Routine Calibration of HP5995 GCMS, JEOL HRMS, MALDI-TOF MS
Research Associate
Rhone Poulenc Ag/Bayer Crops
03.1989 - 12.1998
- DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics) of novel insecticides before registration
- Provide mass spectral confirmation via EI, GC/MS, CI, LC/MS, Thermospray, TLC, FIA
- Optimize GC/MS; daily routine maintenance, and troubleshooting
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Certificate
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCBachelor of Science - Chemistry
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia12-1988
Skills
- Cooking methods
- Knife skill
- Culinary creativity
- Sauces
- Baking techniques
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Sanitation practices
- Cooking techniques
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Grilling techniques
- Nutrition
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Serve Safe Training - January 2026
Timeline
Culinary Student
Wake Technical Community College
01.2026 - 05.2026
Technical Data Reviewer
Pfizer Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2025
Biology Technician
Astrix Technology Group Inc.
12.2020 - 02.2021
Molecular Scientist I
Mako Medical Laboratory
03.2020 - 04.2020
eGMP Technician
Seqirus/ABM
03.2019 - 11.2019
Bioanalytical Scientist
Alera Laboratory
07.2015 - 10.2015
Owner/Operator
Cameron Coffee Corner
04.2008 - 08.2012
Laboratory Supervisor
NCSU Chemistry Dept, MS Laboratory
03.2002 - 04.2004
Research Associate
Rhone Poulenc Ag/Bayer Crops
03.1989 - 12.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Certificate
Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Marshall University