Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
I have 3+ years of work experience as a microbiology technician in FDA regulated facilities. Most recently, I am a quality control microbiologist at Kutol Inc. I have extensive training on various microbiological methods, including USP and BAM. At my current position, I have been responsible for leading the department on various projects, including creating and implementing an environmental monitoring program, organizing and sorting the new laboratory space, and creating a new hire training system. I have also worked on method validation studies to comply with new FDA regulations and USP methods and equipment cleaning validations. Other notable skills include ordering and inventory management, operation of standard lab equipment, and excellent time management skills.
- Ensured that a wide variety of medical devices, soaps, and sanitizers were free of microbiological contaminants. - Spearheaded efforts to develop and maintain testing methodology in compliance with multiple USP guidelines. - Performed cleaning validations on facility manufacturing equipment. - Created and implemented Environmental Monitoring and New Hire Training Programs. - Managed laboratory inventory; responsible for ordering and stocking of laboratory supplies. - Kept laboratory clean, filled out daily logs, and performed other laboratory maintenance while following standard cGMPs and SOPs.
- Worked with a team of Technicians to implement a wide array of microbiological testing initiatives. - Ensured microbiological testing compliance with both BAM and USP guidelines. - Responsible for operating laboratory equipment, such as the VIDAS and Celsis machines, and autoclaves. - Performed laboratory maintenance, filled out daily logs, and cleaned while following SOPs.