Oshima Oshima
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dedicated QA Technician with 3+ years of experience. Skilled in conducting rigorous quality control inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company specifications. Committed to upholding food safety, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Lab Assistant
New Directions Aromatics
03.2024 - Current
- Product Formulation: Assist in the formulation and development of new cosmetic products, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and efficacy standards.
- Sample Preparation and Testing: Prepare samples for testing and conduct routine and advanced laboratory tests, including refractive index (RI), peroxide value, microbial analysis, environmental testing, water testing, centrifuge tests, melting point determination, and viscometer measurements to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Data Recording: Accurately document all experimental procedures, results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain inventory levels of laboratory supplies and raw materials, placing orders as necessary to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
- Quality Control: Assist in quality control procedures, including stability testing, microbial testing, and performance testing, to ensure products meet regulatory and company standards.
- Research Support: Support manager in various projects, providing assistance in data collection, literature reviews, and experimental design.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance, to support product development and improvement initiatives.
- Innovation: Contribute to brainstorming sessions and innovation meetings, offering insights and suggestions for new product ideas and enhancements.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and summaries of research findings, presenting data in a clear and concise manner for internal review and external presentations.
QA LAB ANALYST
GIVE & GO
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Perform routine and specialized quality tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished products to ensure meet company and regulatory standards. This includes tests for pH, moisture analysis, water activity, allergen testing, microbial content, free chlorine, and total chlorine in water.Typically test 30-40 samples a day for general quality control and approximately 50 samples specifically for microbial testing.
- Maintain accurate records of all tests conducted, including test results, observations, and any deviations from standard procedures
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments according to established schedules and procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results
- Receive, label, and track samples throughout the testing process
- Ensure proper storage and handling of samples to prevent contamination or degradation
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment
- Properly handle hazardous materials and waste
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments to relay test results, discuss findings
- Maintain sample retention procedures, ensuring proper storage and disposal of retained samples
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all laboratory activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reproducibility of test results.
QC/QA TECHNICIAN
HANS DAIRY
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Perform pre-operational inspections and ATP swab testing for sanitation validation to ensure compliance with hygiene standards and verify the effectiveness of cleaning procedures
- Assist the QC Manager in investigating process deviations and complaints, including conducting thorough analyses and gathering relevant data
- Collaborate closely with Operations Management and Staff to promote and cultivate a strong Food Safety Culture throughout the organization
- Foster a cooperative team approach among the production and distribution department by establishing and maintaining strong working relationships
- Generate reports and perform computer data entry to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of various information related to quality control processes
- Perform chemical testing (pH) and microbiological testing (Coli/EColi, TPC, Y&M) on dairy products
- Participated in the preparation for SQF, Internal, CFIA,Kosher.
- Conduct line studies to investigate and analyze root causes of operational issues and develop effective preventive controls to ensure continuous improvement and quality assurance
- Calibrate instruments like scales, thermometers, and pH meters for accuracy
- Maintained accurate records of food safety deviations, documenting and tracking incidents to ensure timely resolution and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Monitor and verify daily records for production and sanitation
- Ensure timely and accurate testing of ingredients and finished products to achieve compliance with product specifications and support on-going efficiency of manufacturing, including the proper chain of custody, sample preparation for third-party testing, and conducting Listeria sampling to maintain food safety and product quality
- Monitor quality measures (HACCP, GMP, Sanitation) through plant audits, promoting excellence in quality, yield, and cost containment
- Develop, enhance, and verify lab standard operating specifications (SOPs) And ensure compliance with testing and documentation
- Participate in projects and meetings with the goal of improving food safety and food quality
- Execute shelf-life validation studies and conduct microbiological environmental analysis as required, employing scientific methodologies to ensure product safety, stability, and shelf-life.
QA Technician
PREMIER CANDLE CORP
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted burn tests on candle products in a controlled environment to evaluate burn performance, including factors such as flame height, wax pool formation, and burn time
- Monitored and recorded data during burn tests, ensuring accurate documentation of results, observations, and any deviations from expected burn characteristics
- Followed established protocols and safety procedures to maintain a safe and controlled environment in the burn room, including proper handling and disposal of candles
- Collaborated with the Quality Control team to analyze burn test results, identify trends, and provide insights on product quality and performance
- Supported the development and optimization of candle formulations by providing feedback and data on burn performance during product development and testing phases
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Production and R&D, to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in burn performance and overall product quality.
Education
Applied Science - Analytical ChemistryInstrumental ChemistryOrganic ChemistryInorganic ChemistryMicrobiologyPhysics
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Brampton, ON09.2019
High School - PhysicsBiology (Zoology, Botany)Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic)
Young Scholars
Punjab, India03.2017
Skills
- Nonconformance reporting
- Record-keeping
- Quality Assurance programs
- MS office, Minotaur software, NetSuite
- Microbiological analysis
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample Preparation
- Chemical Handling
- Results and Deadline-driven
- SOP
- Problem solving
Timeline
R&D Lab Assistant
New Directions Aromatics
03.2024 - Current
QA LAB ANALYST
GIVE & GO
09.2023 - 11.2023
QC/QA TECHNICIAN
HANS DAIRY
11.2020 - 08.2023
QA Technician
PREMIER CANDLE CORP
09.2020 - 02.2023
Applied Science - Analytical ChemistryInstrumental ChemistryOrganic ChemistryInorganic ChemistryMicrobiologyPhysics
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
High School - PhysicsBiology (Zoology, Botany)Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic)
Young Scholars
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