Ashley Falco

Performs and Trains other technicians on Core methods of Nutritional testing for dairy and feed products including: Fat Extraction (Mojonnier Fat and Acid Hydrolysis), Kjeldahl Preparation to isolate Protein, Non-Protein Nitrogen, and Non-Casein Nitrogen content, Moisture/Total Solids content (Forced Air Oven, Vacuum Oven, and other client-specified methods), Ash Residue content Performs and Trains other technicians on 'Tail tests' to provide values for content including but not limited to: pH, Salt and Chloride, Titratable Acidity, Solubility Index, Scorched Particles Assists/Leads Kaizen Events (Improvement Meetings) to improve processes within the lab and other areas (Sample Registration, Safety, Quality Assurance)

Chemistry Lab Technician III at Eurofins DQCI (2022-06 – Present)

• Performs and Trains other technicians on Core methods of Nutritional testing for dairy and feed products including: Fat Extraction (Mojonnier Fat and Acid Hydrolysis), Kjeldahl Preparation to isolate Protein, Non-Protein Nitrogen, and Non-Casein Nitrogen content, Moisture/Total Solids content (Forced Air Oven, Vacuum Oven, and other client-specified methods), Ash Residue content
• Performs and Trains other technicians on 'Tail tests' to provide values for content including but not limited to: pH, Salt and Chloride, Titratable Acidity, Solubility Index, Scorched Particles
• Assists/Leads Kaizen Events (Improvement Meetings) to improve processes within the lab and other areas (Sample Registration, Safety, Quality Assurance)
• Able to communicate well with: Co-workers and Management, Clients and Couriers, 'Sister' labs within Eurofins across the country and overseas, 3rd-Party labs
• Use various applications including but not limited to: LIMS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook, Powerpoint), Book Master (application using coding to create sheets that record data, in place of Excel)
• Experience with: Aseptically splitting sample aliquots, Packaging and shipping samples (Couriers, FedEx, UPS), Client Customer Service (email and phone calls), Method Review, Leadership (Team Lead)

Sample Receiving Technician at Merieux Nutrisciences (2021-07 – 2022-06)

While working in a team setting I was able to efficiently triage, enter/approve electronic and manual intake, and complete labeling of samples using LIMS and Excel. We also packaged and shipped samples safely and timely via UPS and FedEx.

Cashier, Personal Shopping, Salad Bar Manager, Wine and Spirits Clerk at Hy-Vee (2010-10 – 2021-07)

Over the 10 years at Hy-Vee, I held many positions at multiple locations, developing my skills in adaptability, design, and management of inventory items and people.

Bachelors of Science in Ecology – Winona State University (2020)