SHAMINI SANTHOSH
Waukegan,Illinois
Summary
Highly skilled team player with a talent for collaborating with colleagues at all levels and fostering strong working relationships. Adaptable and reliable, I am an asset to any team, ensuring efficient task completion with exceptional time management skills. With natural enthusiasm and self-motivation, I consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lab Technician
Amsino Healthcare, Inc
Vernon Hills, Illinois
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Perform routine and specialized testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Ensure products meet specifications and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO).
- Use laboratory equipment and testing methodologies to analyze product quality, such as chemical, microbiological, or physical testing.
- Prepare and review quality control reports, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Provide training to new lab personnel or production staff on quality-related procedures and testing techniques.
- Monitor and control quality during various stages of production or processing.
- Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
Quality Technician
Good Foods Group
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Implemented regulatory frameworks, including HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and FDA guidelines.
- Provided training to production teams on food safety protocols, hygiene practices, and quality control processes.
Quality Engineer/Production Specialist
Abbott
Gurnee, Illinois
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Conduct regular inspections and testing on raw materials (e.g., reagents, swabs, vials) to ensure they meet specifications before production.
- Perform in-process checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that each batch of test kits is produced according to quality and regulatory standards.
- Verify that finished products (COVID test kits) meet all specifications, including accuracy, reliability, and consistency.
Quality Controller
CTDI
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
12.2019 - 10.2021
Education
BSc - Multimedia
Image College of Arts and Multimedia
Trivandrum, Kerala01.2019
Skills
- Root cause analysis & Problem solving
- Testing & Validation
- Sample preparation
- Equipment calibration
- Sample examination
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Quality Lab Technician
Amsino Healthcare, Inc
03.2023 - 01.2025
Quality Technician
Good Foods Group
04.2022 - 02.2023
Quality Engineer/Production Specialist
Abbott
10.2021 - 03.2022
Quality Controller
CTDI
12.2019 - 10.2021
BSc - Multimedia
Image College of Arts and Multimedia