Terri Simpson
Shelley,ID
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Basic American Foods, excelling in quality assurance and laboratory techniques. Proven expertise in gas chromatography and effective communication, ensuring high standards in quality control. Recognized for adaptability and critical thinking, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Lab Technician Quality Assurance
Basic American Foods
03.2025 - Current
- When moving to the Rexburg area, I was responsible to set lab up and arrange for the equipment to be moved.
- Perform testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintain documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Clean and sterilize tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Perform analytical testing on in-process and packaged product.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, and GC equipment.
- Maintain safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Provided support to other lab personnel with testing.
- Provide OOS results to all facilities.
Wastewater Technician
Basic American Foods
01.2019 - Current
- Cross trained in Waste water to cover during absences.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Micro Lab Technician
Basic American Foods
03.2014 - Current
- Support with Micro coverage in Lab once a month on weekends. I also cover for vacation.
- When working at the Campus Lab in Shelley, I would help out in Micro to with extra testing and clean up.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
BHA/BHT Technician
Basic American Foods
06.2014 - 03.2025
- BHA & BHT testing in the Campus Lab.
- Followed basic lab procedures to insure accuracy.
- Report all results in Teams spreadsheet and OOS results to appropriate facilities.
- Worked with CEM for fat results on products.
- Tested product on GOW MAC for Brownings and Rancidity for each facility and R&D.
- Tested production and finished product for sugar levels.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on GC to maintain accurate results.
- Trained lab personnel to cover my area while on vacation.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment.
Quality Assurance Technician
Basic American Foods
07.2001 - 03.2025
- Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications, and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
- Analyzed test data to determine performance and reliability of materials
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by preparing and implementing production, productivity and customer-service standards.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- I have a strong knowledge of food safety standards.
- During my time at the Shelley facility, I was HACCP, CCP and GMP trained.
- I assisted in preparing for Audits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelley High School
Shelley05.1979
Skills
- Quality control procedures
- Gas chromatography
- Sterilization techniques
- Materials sampling
- Laboratory techniques
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Data collection
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Inventory oversight
- Sample preparation
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Water quality testing
- Quality assurance
- Self motivation
Certification
- HACCP certified
- CCP certified
Timeline
Central Lab Technician Quality Assurance
Basic American Foods
03.2025 - Current
Wastewater Technician
Basic American Foods
01.2019 - Current
BHA/BHT Technician
Basic American Foods
06.2014 - 03.2025
Micro Lab Technician
Basic American Foods
03.2014 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Basic American Foods
07.2001 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Shelley High School
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