Athena Behrouz

Performed quality inspections, product evaluations, and laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with product specifications and food safety standards Monitored packaging integrity, conducted capability assessments, optimized processes and ensured strict adherence to FEFO/FIFO and allergen controls Monitored HACCP/GMP compliance through environmental and ATP swabbing, sanitation verification, metal detector checks, equipment calibration, chemical testing, and accurate QA documentation

Quality Assurance Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract) at Sunny Crunch Foods (Appoint Staffing) (2025-01 – 2026-12)

• Performed quality inspections, product evaluations, and laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with product specifications and food safety standards
• Monitored packaging integrity, conducted capability assessments, optimized processes and ensured strict adherence to FEFO/FIFO and allergen controls
• Monitored HACCP/GMP compliance through environmental and ATP swabbing, sanitation verification, metal detector checks, equipment calibration, chemical testing, and accurate QA documentation
• Identified non-compliances, issued QA reports, held products when necessary, and escalated critical issues to management
• Assisted in customer complaint investigations through testing, and managed retention samples and sample analysis, and root cause identification
• Participated in internal and external audits and collaborated cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, R&D, and packaging team

QC Lab Technician (temporary assignment) at CREM Co Labs (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Performed routine and non-routine analytical testing (HPLC, LC-MS, IR, UV) on raw materials, in-process, and finished products
• Ensured adherence to Health Canada regulations and GMP standards
• Performed sample preparation, titrations, and spectroscopic analysis to support quality control efforts
• Maintained accurate documentation of test results and laboratory activities by regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures (SOP)

QA Coordinator & Lab Technician at Gelatin Capsule Manufacturing Company (2018-01 – 2023-12)

• Monitored CIP cycles, performed water quality testing, conducted bulk raw material receiving and inspection, and carried out environmental monitoring (air and surface sampling)
• Supported internal and external FDA audits by maintaining quality systems and accurate documentation aligned with GDP
• Developed SOPs, testing procedures, and collaborated with the R&D team on product trials, process improvements, and quality validation
• Assisted with shelf-life studies, product stability evaluations, new product trials, and commercialization activities
• Documented deviations, performed root cause analysis, and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Verified sanitation, hygiene, environmental control procedures in production areas and X-ray functionality
• Collaborated with production and operations teams to resolve quality issues and improve process consistency

Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry – Azad University (2005-12)