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Shawn Oberski

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Summary

Accomplished Quality Control Technologist with continued "Strong Performance" at Corteva Agriscience, excelling in understanding, implementing, and teaching software systems. Skilled in laboratory practices within both a clinical and cGMP environment. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong drive for self-improvement, significantly improving lab efficiency and analytical accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Technologist

Corteva Agriscience (Formerly Dow AgroSciences)
01.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with other company site to improve their analytical software system setup and usage.
  • Integral in setup and site-wide implementation of new analytical software system and became subject matter expert for said system.
  • Identified, led, and implemented multiple efficiency and improvement projects for lab analysis, including the setup of a new lab area.
  • Trained junior staff members on proper testing techniques and equipment usage, fostering an environment of continuous learning within the department.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by addressing complaints promptly and implementing corrective measures to prevent further issues.
  • Responsible for maintaining and calibrating equipment as well as setup of analytical software systems for new equipment.

Analytical Technologist

Corteva Agriscience (Formerly Dow AgroSciences)
07.2011 - 12.2016
  • Maintained cGMP Microbiology Laboratory processes with little to no supervision.
  • Utilized aseptic technique in a class 1000 clean room environment to preserve axenicity during fermentation seed-train inoculation.
  • Performed immunoassay analysis on process samples to maintain company’s compliance with Industrial User Permit with city of Harbor Beach.
  • Created and reviewed laboratory procedures and training modules.

Fermentation Optimization Technologist

Corteva Agriscience (Formerly Dow AgroSciences)
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Collaborated with Project Engineer in designing experiments with a focus on studying culture growth conditions.
  • Completed industrial research reports detailing steps and results of each experiment, and presented findings to Fermentation Production Team.

Medical Technologist

McLaren Bay Region Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2011
  • Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
  • Completed analysis and calibrations with a variety of clinical laboratory instrumentation.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunohematology.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
07-2011

Skills

  • Laboratory experience in both a clinical and cGMP environment
  • Highly self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
  • Quick learner of new analytical software applications

Timeline

Quality Control Technologist

Corteva Agriscience (Formerly Dow AgroSciences)
01.2017 - Current

Fermentation Optimization Technologist

Corteva Agriscience (Formerly Dow AgroSciences)
10.2014 - 05.2015

Analytical Technologist

Corteva Agriscience (Formerly Dow AgroSciences)
07.2011 - 12.2016

Medical Technologist

McLaren Bay Region Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Ferris State University
Shawn Oberski