Lab Supervisor - Digester Doc Company - Boise, ID
(2024-01)
Using advanced lab systems to receive and encode samples of a wide variety including food, dairy and farm waste to start the analysis
- Use LIMS, MLA, and MMS for sample tracking, data entry, documentation, and laboratory workflow management.
- Perform microbiological testing of food and environmental samples according to established quality procedures and specifications.
- Conduct testing for APC, E. coli, coliforms, yeast and mold, and Staphylococcus aureus.
- Support environmental monitoring activities, including swabbing and processing of environmental swabs for foodborne pathogens.
- Perform Listeria and Salmonella-related environmental testing using established enrichment and VIDAS procedures.
- Conduct chemical testing (ion chromatography, ICP-OES, Gallery Discrete Analyzer, Flash Smart…) on different samples, ensuring integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintain laboratory records and support ISO 17025 requirements, SOP implementation, and data integrity.
- Train and assist laboratory personnel with microbiological procedures, documentation, and laboratory practices.
- Review results, identify testing issues, and communicate quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
Lab Manager - Washington State University - Pullman, WA
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
Managed daily laboratory operations supporting collecting samples and foodborne and zoonotic pathogen detection programs.
- Developed and maintained SOPs, laboratory procedures, quality records, and documentation.
- Trained laboratory personnel on testing procedures, laboratory safety, and documentation requirements.
- Monitored workflow, communicated results and issues, and coordinated laboratory activities.
- Performed microbiological and molecular testing in a BSL-3 environment while maintaining strict quality and safety requirements.
Lab Specialist - University of Idaho - Moscow, ID
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
- Performed PCR and RT-PCR testing for bacterial pathogen detection and maintained accurate laboratory records.
- Managed sample and project data and communicated technical results to collaborators.
- Maintained, calibrated, and troubleshot laboratory equipment and coordinated third-party service when required.
- Followed BSL-2 laboratory quality, safety, and documentation procedures.
Quality Control Supervisor - Gazasazan Novin Company - Iran
(2015-01 - 2020-12)
Led quality control and food safety activities for cake, bakery and potato-based snack production across multiple production lines.
- Managed microbiological testing, product quality monitoring, sanitation, and environmental monitoring programs.
- Implemented and monitored HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and food safety procedures to control contamination risks.
- Reviewed laboratory and production quality data, identified deviations, and coordinated corrective actions with production teams.
- Investigated customer complaints, performed root cause analysis, and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
- Conducted internal quality audits and supported compliance with quality and food safety standards.
- Trained employees in food safety, quality procedures, sanitation, and laboratory testing requirements.
- Developed and maintained quality procedures, records, and documentation.
- Troubleshot production quality issues and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
