Shanice Hinds
Florida,FL
Summary
Dynamic quality control professional with extensive expertise in laboratory analysis and a strong commitment to excellence. Proven track record in executing thorough inspections and implementing robust safety protocols, resulting in enhanced compliance and a significant reduction in errors. Proficient in maintaining ISO 9001 standards, with a solid foundation in chemical testing and quality assurance that enhances operational reliability and product integrity. Possesses exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, consistently delivering reliable results across technical and service-oriented environments while driving improvements and upholding the highest industry standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Danone North America
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct quality tests on finished products to ensure compliance with HACCP standards. Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment. Review and verify accuracy of SOPs, SSOPs, COAs before distribution. Perform microbial identification and quality assurance checks across production.
- Participate in internal and external audits, effectively demonstrating compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
- Conduct stability studies to assess product shelf life and ensure optimal storage conditions.
- Monitor and calibrate laboratory instruments to maintain accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Perform technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
- Create testing protocols to be used across product lines.
- Draft technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Inspect raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Develop and implement procedures to meet product quality standards.
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst
Edgewell Personal Care Co
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed chemical analyses (UV-VIS, IR, HPLC, GC, AA, titrations, viscosity). Adhered to cGMP, USP, and FDA 21 CFR requirements for lab testing. Performed wet chemistry testing on raw materials and OOS investigations. Completed weekly TOC testing and data review.
- Coordinated thorough analyses of chemical compounds to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Developed and optimized analytical methods using chromatography and spectroscopy techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared samples and assist laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Laboratory Analyst
UC Rusal Alumina Ltd
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Carried out laboratory analyses, managed sample preparation, and calibrated equipment.
- Reduced testing errors by improving quality assurance practices.
- Supported ISO 9001 certification, audits, and KPI tracking.
- Promoted safety, enforced policies, and assisted in accident investigations.
- Utilized chromatography and mass spectrometry equipment to perform quantitative and qualitative assessments of chemical compounds.
- Developed and validated analytical methods in accordance with industry standards to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintained meticulous records of experiments and results, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to monitor the integrity of analytical processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in error rates.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Quality Technician
UC RUSAL ALUMINA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Education
B.Sc. - Applied Chemistry & Food Processing
University of the West Indies, Mona
Kingston, Jamaica01.2019
A.Sc. - Natural Sciences
Dinthill Technical High School
Saint Catherine, Jamaica01.2014
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical laboratory testing
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
- ISO 9001
- GMP
- QA/QC Testing
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Sample preparation
- Instrument Calibration
- Proficient in microbiological testing
Accomplishments
- Alexander Barclay Ewart Scholarship – Chemistry (2015)
- Faculty Commendation Awards – Science & Technology (2016, 2017)
- Ewarton Community Development Youth Award (2017)
Certification
- Petroleum supply
- Customer Service
Languages
English - Native
Timeline
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Danone North America
09.2024 - Current
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst
Edgewell Personal Care Co
09.2024 - 10.2024
Laboratory Analyst
UC Rusal Alumina Ltd
02.2019 - 02.2021
Quality Technician
UC RUSAL ALUMINA
01.2018 - 02.2019
A.Sc. - Natural Sciences
Dinthill Technical High School
B.Sc. - Applied Chemistry & Food Processing
University of the West Indies, Mona