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Tamara Sanford
Quality Analyst
Randolph,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Analyst bringing unmatched technical troubleshooting and data interpretation skills developed over 10 years of experience. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills with familiarity with test management tools, including JIRA, LIMS, SAP and qTest. Adept at conducting and performing studies of data content and interactions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Quality Analyst
Libera, Inc
Jamestown, NY
10.2016 - Current
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Identified and tracked defects with JIRA and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
- Debugged code and located root causes of problems by reviewing configuration files and logs.
- Reviewed project requirements to uncover bugs and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with business analysts and software development team to identify and convert business goals into data requirements.
- Determined root cause of data quality errors and recommended long-term solutions.
- Evaluated large datasets for quality and accuracy.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Analyzed statistical data and reports to determine trends in performance.
- Used mathematical formulas, statistical models and analytical techniques to assess information.
Associate
TLG Specialties, LLC
Randolph, NY
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Created and maintained Safety Data Sheets for all raw materials and manufactured products.
- Translated complex technical information into intuitive clear format.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Leveraged computerized management system and labeling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
Senior Scientist
Roche Molecular Diagnostics
Branchburg, NJ
11.2007 - 07.2012
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Wrote, edited and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by quality control team.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Developed process improvement initiatives and analyzed problems to create corrective action strategy.
- Identified problems and worked with senior management to develop effective solutions.
- Analyzed and interpret statistical data to identify trends and relationships.
PCR Specialist
Taconic Biotech
Rensselaer, NY
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Applied advanced skills in molecular biology to generate genotypic results for various pharmaceutical companies.
- Conducted Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests regularly.
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using LIMS and SAP.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in timely fashion.
Laboratory Assistant
NYS Museum
Albany, NY
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and workstation in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Generated molecular sequence data for phylogenetic relationship analysis of insect families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University At Albany
Albany, NY 08.2004 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Science
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY 08.2002 - 06.2004
Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Data organization
Data analysis
Adaptability
Critical thinking
Computer proficiency
Detail-oriented
Interpersonal Communication
JavaScript
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Data Collection
Microsoft Excel
Documentation
Issue Management
Software
Tricentis Tosca
Microsoft Excel
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level
Interests
Puzzles
Hiking
Reading
Wood-burning
Timeline
ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level
08-2017
Automation Specialist Level 1 for Tricentis Tosca 10.0
08-2017
Automation Specialist Level 2 for Tricentis Toca 10.0
08-2017
Test Design Specialist Level 1 for Tricentis Tosca 10.0
01-2017
Quality Analyst
Libera, Inc
10.2016 - Current
Associate
TLG Specialties, LLC
08.2012 - 12.2016
Senior Scientist
Roche Molecular Diagnostics
11.2007 - 07.2012
PCR Specialist
Taconic Biotech
06.2006 - 04.2007
Laboratory Assistant
NYS Museum
01.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University At Albany
08.2004 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Science
Jamestown Community College
08.2002 - 06.2004