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Maricel Lacdan

5504 Pearsall Crescent, Regina,SK

Summary

Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Laboratory Coordinator

Avena Foods, Ltd.
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Ensured in-house laboratory functions efficiently by managing staff scheduling, workflow, and workload distribution among QA Technicians.
  • Verified compliance of testing practices and procedures with specifications by ensuring that products meet regulatory, company's purity protocol, and customer requirements.
  • Verified accuracy of COAs against test results and customer requirements.
  • Ensured the Hold and Positive Release process was functional, rational, and timely in all systems.
  • Managed laboratory team including following all corporate HR policies; recruitment of QA Technicians; staff performance ( feedback model); succession planning; and creating positive and high-performance team culture.
  • Coordinated with QA Techs for all samples to be sent for 3rd party testing and made sure that results were received on time.

Senior QA Technician

Avena Foods, Ltd.
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Allocated products and created COAs as per customer order.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests to meet customer specifications.
  • Coordinated Rework/Retests with Logistics and QA Lab.
  • Sent product samples for third-party testing making sure that results are received in a timely manner.
  • Verified data entry and all other testing parameters.
  • Supervised training of newly hired QA Techs.

QA Lab Technician

Avena Foods, Ltd.
08.2012 - 09.2017
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials.
  • Performed visual assessment and testing of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
  • Managed inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Interpreted test results by comparing them with established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on the appropriateness of data for release.
  • Provided training to onboarding team members.
  • Completed recordkeeping, filing, and data entry duties.
  • Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in the lab.

Education

Pharmacy Assistant Certificate

UFCW Canada/ Web Campus
10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Adamson University
Manila, Philippines
10.1997

Skills

  • Knowledge about HACCP, Food Safety Procedures, FSMS Audits
  • QA Training Management and Testing
  • Laboratory Equipment Handling, Testing, and Analysis
  • Laboratory Operations and Management

Timeline

QA Laboratory Coordinator

Avena Foods, Ltd.
09.2018 - 09.2019

Senior QA Technician

Avena Foods, Ltd.
09.2017 - 09.2018

QA Lab Technician

Avena Foods, Ltd.
08.2012 - 09.2017

Pharmacy Assistant Certificate

UFCW Canada/ Web Campus

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Adamson University

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