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Laboratory Analyst with 5+ years in food quality assurance and testing
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Competencies
Conducts and verifies chemical, physical, and microbiological tests like pH, water quality, and chromatography methods.
Utilizes LQMS for sample tracking, data entry, and result verification to ensure laboratory standards are met.
Calibrates and maintains key laboratory instruments such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, and pH meters to ensure accuracy.
Verifies, authorizes, and reports results aligned with regulatory standards; manages non-conformances and customer complaints.
Onboards and trains new staff and students, fostering technical skills and compliance within laboratory procedures.
Education
Summary
Dedicated Laboratory Analyst with over 5 years of experience in food testing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, and pH testing, with proven ability to validate results, maintain audit-ready labs, and train staff.
Key Achievements
- Authorized and validated lab test results for raw materials, in-process, and final products, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
- Conducted comprehensive physical and visual quality control tests, supporting product safety and quality assurance protocols.
- Trained new personnel and students, enhancing team technical proficiency and process adherence in laboratory operations.
Experience
Laboratory Analyst/ Technical Signatory
Periodic analysis of incoming raw materials, product in process, and final product using various testing methods such as immuno affinity chromatography., Sign off and validate results and report., Authorize results and reports to the clients., Water pH, chlorine, hardness and COD test., Compliance...