Tina M Dunbar
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Results-driven Lab Technician with expertise in analytical testing and regulatory compliance at Nestle USA. Proven ability to enhance product quality through meticulous microbiological analysis and effective problem-solving. Strong communication skills and a commitment to training new staff ensure high standards in quality control and safety protocols.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Nestle USA
Waverly, Iowa
06.2010 - 01.2025
- Worked in the Quality Control Labs, Performed various analytical, sensory, microbiological, allergen, heavy metal, and vitamin C testing on incoming ingredients and packaging, Work in Progress and Finished goods product and its packaging.
- To ensure that all products meet all of our customers expectations, Nestlé’s internal standards and all Government quality, safety, nutritional and regulatory standards.
- Help assist in formulating new products by analyzing different ingredients, and testing new formulations, and working closely with food scientists and engineers to innovate or improve products.
- Conducted Microbiological plating APC and EB in house plating.
- Collected environmental and composite samples and sent to NQAC for Salmonella testing.
- SAP, Accurate Reporting and Documentation.
- ICP, Internal Control Plan, Certified, Proper working order, Lab equipment is only used for testing.
- Problem Solving, FDA, Outlook, Access, Microsoft Office, SAP, GMPS, CPA, Performed plant equipment inspection and audits, Sensory, TLC, Chemical MSDS Training, OSHA, Trained new Lab Tech,( NGLPS), Ability to prioritize, Expertise in relevant laboratory analyses.
CNC, Forming, Assembly, Fork Truck, Extrusion, Quality Control Operator
Triangle Plastics, Wilbert Inc
Winthrop, Iowa
06.1992 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: (Business Closed in 06/2010)
- 7 years, CNC Operator/set up, 2, Finish Assembly, 5 Thermoforming, knife and Saw Operator, 1, Extrusion/ Fork Truck, 3, Quality Control, Machines, Motion Masters, Robot, Royce, Brown.
- John Deere Cab Roofs, Polaris Hoods, Pumpers, Ford New Holland, Global.
- (Business Closed in 06/2010)
- Power Tools, Heat Guns, Arc Welder, Blitzer’s, Routers, Drills, Tape Measures, Blue Prints, Metric Scales, Calipers, Check Fixtures, Micrometers, Rivet Guns, Quality testing, for Moisture, Hardness, Heat resistance, tensile strength, chemical resistance, and size variation.
- Product Design requirements, customer expectations, industry regulations, quality control phrase, training, risk management documentation and audits.
Manager/ Clerk
PX Quick Trip
Winthrop, Iowa
05.1989 - 06.1992
- Company Overview: (Business Closed in 2000)
- InterTacted with Customers, Money transactions, Schedule, Ordering, Inventory, Stocking, Worked with owner, Took care of the day to day operations.
- Open and closed the store, found coverage for the call offs.
- Fuel Pumps, Lottery Tickets, Answering phones, Maintaining Compliance with all company policies, Police Reports.
- (Business Closed in 2000)
- Excellent Customer service, Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Ability to multitask and prioritize and Flexibility and adaptability, Cash Handling Experience, Cash Deposits, Verification, documentation and control procedures.
- Developed and implemented customer service standards to ensure quality service.
Education
Diploma - Laboratory Safety, Safe Work Practices, PPE, Safety In Lab, Ergonomics, Hazard Communication, Chemical Hygiene, FDA, OSHA, ICP, MSDS, HACCP, ISO 9000, GMPS, SOP, Active Factory, Sensory Training 1 and 2
East Buchanan
Winthrop, Iowa05.1988
Skills
- Problem Solving
- FDA
- Outlook
- Access
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- GMPS
- CPA
- Performed plant equipment inspection and audits
- Sensory
- TLC
- Chemical MSDS Training
- OSHA
- Trained new Lab Tech
- NGLPS
- Ability to prioritize
- Expertise in relevant laboratory analyses
- Power Tools
- Heat Guns
- Arc Welder
- Blitzer’s
- Routers
- Drills
- Tape Measures
- Blue Prints
- Metric Scales
- Calipers
- Check Fixtures
- Micrometers
- Rivet Guns
- Quality testing
- Moisture
- Hardness
- Heat resistance
- Tensile strength
- Chemical resistance
- Size variation
- Product Design requirements
- Customer expectations
- Industry regulations
- Quality control phrase
- Training
- Risk management documentation
- Audits
- Excellent Customer service
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to multitask
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Cash Handling Experience
- Cash Deposits
- Verification
- Documentation
- Control procedures
- Quality control
- Analytical testing
- Microbiological analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment calibration
- Data documentation
- Product formulation
- Chemical safety
- Environmental sampling
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Training new staff
- Attention to detail
- Data collection
- Lab result interpretation
- Written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Laboratory techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reagent preparation
- Task prioritization
- Autoclave operation
- Documentation management
- Issue troubleshooting
- Quality control procedures
- Chemical identification
- Instrumentation operation
- Equipment sterilization
- Specimen handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory control
- Team building
- File and recordkeeping
- Climate data analysis
- Waste disposal protocols
- Statistical analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safety protocols
References
References available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Technician
Nestle USA
06.2010 - 01.2025
CNC, Forming, Assembly, Fork Truck, Extrusion, Quality Control Operator
Triangle Plastics, Wilbert Inc
06.1992 - 06.2010
Manager/ Clerk
PX Quick Trip
05.1989 - 06.1992
Diploma - Laboratory Safety, Safe Work Practices, PPE, Safety In Lab, Ergonomics, Hazard Communication, Chemical Hygiene, FDA, OSHA, ICP, MSDS, HACCP, ISO 9000, GMPS, SOP, Active Factory, Sensory Training 1 and 2
East Buchanan
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