Kiera Lancaster

Prepares media for microbial testing including E. coli, yeast, mold, salmonella, aerobic plate count Conducts environmental monitoring involving taking swabs and air testing Performs plating and reading media while recording and maintaining accurate data

Microbiology Laboratory Technician III at McCormick & Company (2023-01 – Present)

• Prepares media for microbial testing including E. coli, yeast, mold, salmonella, aerobic plate count
• Conducts environmental monitoring involving taking swabs and air testing
• Performs plating and reading media while recording and maintaining accurate data
• Conducts analytical testing of both raw and finished products in different spices/seasonings
• Serves as an expert in microbiological topics for the facility

Laboratory QC Analyst I at Ingredion (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Performs testing in a Microbiology Laboratory to achieve food and safety compliance
• Samples finished goods and raw materials based on customer specifications
• Improves Quality Control/Assurance in the food industry and facility GMP audits
• Maintains complete and accurate records of laboratory data within a Quality Control Lab
• Operates and maintains a safe, clean and accident-free laboratory environment
• Calibrates and maintain laboratory instruments to ensure laboratory supplies are available
• Uses SAP software to calculate and enter data after testing has been performed

Health Physicist II at Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Leads Monthly and Quarterly Regulations Committee Meetings
• Supports the Radiological Health Program within the Air and Radiation Administration
• Assists Division Chief of the Radiation Machine's Division with statistical reports, letters, & memos
• Protects the public and occupational personnel from exposure of x-ray producing radiation machines
• Works closely with attorneys to prepare litigation files by drafting violation letters
• Promotes radon awareness within the state by conducting outreach initiatives
• Responds to radiation emergencies as necessary

Administrative Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University (2017-01 – 2017-12)

• Serves as the primary point of contact for applicants interested in the graduate program
• Expresses to applicants different degree options within the Whiting School of Engineering
• Professionally answers phone calls and emails to guide future students
• Receive transcripts, letters of recommendations, personal statements, resumes, etc. to upload into the database for student's permanent record within the master's degree program

Technical Services Representative at Triumvirate Environmental (2015-01 – 2015-12)

• Create invoices and quotes for services, such as lab packs, lab moves, & hazardous oil spills
• Coordinates jobs with customers and prepares appropriate paperwork
• Fields all incoming calls from prospective and existing customers as needed
• Provides technical support to inside and outside sales representatives and customers
• Assists sales and technical services staff with coordination of bids, proposals, and quotations

M.S. in Professional Studies: Environmental Health – Towson University (2013-01 – 2015-12)

B.S. in Environmental Science: Biology concentration – North Carolina Central University (2009-01 – 2013-12)