Erik Kell

Detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in laboratory instrumentation including distillation, refractometry, pH measurement, UV-spectroscopy, titration, and HPLC. Technically proficient in MS Office, Windows, and internet-based systems, with CompTIA A+ certification demonstrating strong foundational IT knowledge.

QA Technician 1 - DrinkPAK - Fort Worth, TX

(2026-03)

• Perform routine and hourly quality tests to verify product specifications remain within tolerance, including titration, CO2/O2 concentration, pH, Brix, sensory attributes (taste, aroma), and color.
• Preform water sampling on the RO system to ensure water meets our specific tolerance range.
• Analyze certain samples to find out how much of a certain chemical is in each sample.

Lead QA Technician - BuzzBallz - Carrollton, TX

(2023-03 - 2026-03)

• Perform routine and hourly quality tests to verify product specifications remain within tolerance, including alcohol percentage, pH, Brix, sensory attributes (taste, aroma), and color.
• Conduct simple distillations in support of quality verification and process control.
• Lead and manage the company sensory program, including designing sensory tests and administering multiple evaluations using Compusense.
• Analyze, document, and report sensory and quality data to support product consistency and decision-making.
• Create, maintain, and manage quality tracking spreadsheets used daily by leadership and QA teams.
• Develop, train, and deliver Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to Quality Assurance personnel.
• Communicate quality status, including product holds and reworks, with production, operations, and leadership teams.
• Review, sign off on, and maintain documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with marketing and packaging partners to test new materials and blow molds on production lines.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are consistently followed in production areas.
• Plate and analyze bacterial samples of process water following Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures.

Service Specialist - Fry's Electronics - Arlington, TX

(2014-07 - 2021-02)

• Troubleshot computer systems to diagnose issues and perform repairs.
• Documented diagnostic tests performed and identified unit malfunctions.
• Conducted inventory audits to track and manage available products.
• Configured schematics according to specifications issued to the store.
• Submitted weekly service department reports to the home office.

Bachelor of Science - Biological Chemistry - University of Texas at Arlington (2015-05)