2016 OMB Summer Meeting

AOAC OMB Meeting Book

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12/93-4/96: Operations Supervisor, Microbiology Department Supervised quantitative and qualitative microbiology department, which isolates, identifies and quantifies human pathogens from food substances and environmental samples. Ensured all assays were completed in a timely manner and reported correctly to the client. Worked with clients to address their needs and satisfy their requirements. Was recognized by AOAC for participation in the interlaboratory validation of AOAC Official Method 995.20, Salmonella in Raw, Highly Contaminated Foods and Animal Feeds, Detection . Utilized the Total Quality Management system to solve problems in the department. 8/91-12/93: Operations Supervisor, Qualitative Microbiology Department Supervised the qualitative microbiology department. Ensured qualitative assays were completed in a timely manner and reported correctly to the client. American Selected Products, Inc., Westerville, OH 11/90-8/91: Director, Laboratory Services Maintained and supervised laboratory operations, performed laboratory tests (virus isolation, bacterial cultures, serology) and assisted the staff veterinarian with pathology. Represented the company in meetings with state veterinarians, National Poultry Improvement Plan officials and representatives of other laboratories concerning flock health status areas of the company. Administered the Flock Sanitation Program, which encompassed 5 states and 98 flocks. Maintained records and advised hatchery managers and field personnel about health-related issues. 1/90-11/90: Coordination Manager Finalized schedules for hatchery managers, arranged deliveries to customers, solved problems between managers and customers, and performed special projects for other department managers. Ohio Department of Agriculture Diagnostic Laboratories/Division of Animal Industry, Reynoldsburg, OH 6/86-12/89: Avian Microbiologist Responsible for all aspects of the avian serology department. Organized paperwork and logged in samples, reported results and maintained monitoring programs on poultry flocks. Performed serological and bacteriological tests, virus isolation, tissue culture, serum neutralization and fluorescent antibody tests. Prepared specimens for histological examination. Formulated and synthesized antigens and reagents. Maintained operations of the leptospirosis department as required. Greenmeadows Veterinary Hospital, Westerville, OH 3/83-1/94: Veterinary Technician Responsible for caring for patients in the hospital, administering treatments, performing laboratory diagnostic tests, assisting the veterinarians with patient visit treatments, with radiographing and in surgery. Performed front office tasks as needed.

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