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antibody testing, virus isolation, tissue culture, veterinary diagnostics and biodefense (select agents, toxins and pathogens of interest). Contracted assessor for ISO/IEC 17025, WADA, Veterinary Diagnostics, Animal Drug Testing, 17043, Guide 34, NELAC/TNI, 17020 and 17065. Contracted Trainer for A2LA public training courses and in-house customized courses (17025, G34, 17043, Internal Audits, Measurement Uncertainty, Corrective Actions & RCA). Develop and present customized training courses, including microbiological & chemical technical courses. 8/99-present: Laboratory Director Customized testing laboratory that performs micropropagation of plant materials, plant pathology and tissue culture, sterility testing for local hospitals, and isolation and identification of contaminants in these hospitals. Responsible for ensuring product testing was performed in accordance with company requirements, appropriate methodology was used, and results were reported properly. Supervised quality assurance department staff performing microbiology analyses, provided technical support to department staff, as well as plant staff, including the Brewmaster and Assistant Brewmaster. Worked closely with plant personnel during the brewhouse expansion, providing technical support to sanitation crews and brewing staff. Liaison to corporate quality assurance in St. Louis on microbiological quality of the products produced. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, ME 8/99-1/00: Technical Specialist, Special Projects Provided technical assistance and training to clients regarding IDEXX product lines, including Lightning (ATP), Colilert, Colisure, Quanti-tray, SimPlate. Work with project managers in the Research & Development department to develop and validate new products. Perform quality audits in testing laboratories and food plants. IDEXX Food Safety Net™ Services, Inc.; IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, ME 6/98-8/99: Quality Assurance Manager/Consultant/Laboratory Specialist Consulted with customers (internal and external) on quality issues, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements and questions, methodology, SOPs, sanitation SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, and safety issues. Performed on site quality system audits in processing plants. Developed, implemented and documented laboratory quality systems and processes, and performed internal audits at each site. Assisted other departments within IDEXX on special projects as needed. IDEXX Food Safety Net™ Services, Inc.; IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, ME 5/97-6/98: Laboratory Supervisor Supervised laboratory operations for both microbiology and chemistry departments. Developed and implemented quality systems and processes for the IDEXX Food Safety Net™ laboratory in Elmhurst, IL. Identified and incorporated standard testing methodology for microbiological and analytical processes and ordered equipment and reagents to perform analyses. Consulted with customers (internal and external) on quality issues, HACCP requirements and questions, methodology, SOPs, SSOPs, and safety issues. Performed on site quality audits in processing plants. Addressed safety concerns, evaluated safety issues and chemical hazards, and developed policies to create a safe working environment. Served as Site Supervisor and First Responder for chemical spills in the laboratory. Performed laboratory tests as needed. Managed all aspects of the department, including scheduling, budgeting, auditing, evaluating. Provided technical assistance to the clients regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Interpreted data and evaluated manufacturing and sanitation practices for clients. Ensured testing was completed according to internal SOPs, FDA BAM, AOAC, AACC and ISO requirements. Reviewed methods and current technology to determine application to the lab. Prepared lab for 17025 accreditation audit. Served as facilitator for the TQM process. 5/92-5/97: Safety Officer Developed and implemented the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Addressed safety concerns, evaluated safety issues and chemical hazards, and developed policies to create a safe working environment. Served as First Responder for chemical spills in the laboratory. Created a safety training program and arranged for safety demonstrations and training sessions from outside companies. Conducted CPR training for the entire lab. Anheuser-Busch, Columbus, OH 11/00-10/01: Plant Microbiologist Silliker Laboratories of Ohio, Inc., Columbus, OH 4/96-5/97: Operations Manager, Microbiology

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