Zachary Calabrese
Sonora
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with extensive industrial experience, demonstrating strong leadership abilities and exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Committed to maintaining safe work practices and employing effective problem-solving techniques while utilizing organized data collection and analysis methods. Proven track record of collaborating within teams to achieve collective goals, reinforcing the belief that teamwork drives success. Passionate about fostering a culture of excellence through continuous improvement and shared effort.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Chemistry Associate II/ Safety Officer
Certified Laboratories/Food Safety Net Services
Turlock, CA
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Achieved improved safety compliance by implementing a site-specific safety program and health and safety plan. Enhanced laboratory operations by serving as an analyst for 1-2 days per week and as a safety officer for 3-4 days per week, ensuring adherence to safety practices across all departments.
Laboratory Quality Assurance Management
AquaLab - Water & Wastewater Analysis
Twain Harte, CA
05.2018 - 06.2022
Assisted team members in revising Aqualab’s quality assurance manual for ELAP. Collaborated with colleagues to ensure clarity and compliance. Supported the documentation process to enhance quality standards.
Analyzed laboratory workflows and provided assistance to staff in managing urgent assignments.
Scan Coordinator/Cashier/Wine Dept. Manager
Twain Harte Market
Twain Harte, CA
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Generally assisted customers as well as staff with locations of merchandise while cashiering, etc.
- Became an integral part of hanging the weekly ad while keeping pricing and signs up to date.
- Assisted the owner of the store with selection, pricing, and location of wine varietals.
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Management
Olam International SVI (Spices Vegetables & Ingredients)
Firebaugh, CA
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted in the development of a training program for new management at the plant level.
- Assured quality of and monitored the safety of all product at the plant and workers through inspections.
- Conducted environmental health and safety meetings weekly and assisted with record keeping & audits.
Chemical Research Assistant
University of California, Merced
Merced
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Performed bioconjugation experiments on DNA and assessed them using qPCR and D-PAGE.
- Tabulated chemical inventory, collected data, analyzed data, and submitted weekly reports.
- Participated in weekly group meetings/journal club discussion and presented scientific information.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Merced
05-2016
Associate of Science - Physical Sciences
Columbia College
Sonora, CA05-2013
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Data collection and analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Process Efficiency and Procedural Development
- Proper Usage and Maintenance of Equipment
- To-Do Listing and Prioritization
- Scheduling and Event Coordination
Accomplishments
*Determined and evaluated every single piece of equipment that onions/parsley came into contact with against federal codes of regulation at the dehydration facility in Firebaugh, CA for Olam International SVI.
*Updated the Quality Assurance Manual and all SOPs For a small water testing lab in Twain Harte California for ELAP using information from Standard Methods for Water and Wastewater as well as hands-on laboratory operational experience.
*Developed a site specific health and safety plan, interactive analytical roadmap for each analytical test trained in, and incorporated safe laboratory practices for every chemical and associated waste stream for Certified Laboratories through weekly and monthly inspections, trainings, and coordinated monthly waste pickups through Environmental Packaging with the DTSC.
Certification
- Chancellor’s Honors List: UCM Fall and Spring Semester, 2015
- Level 2 CRLA Certification: University of California Merced, Spring Semester 2016
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Chemistry Associate II/ Safety Officer
Certified Laboratories/Food Safety Net Services
05.2022 - 10.2025
Laboratory Quality Assurance Management
AquaLab - Water & Wastewater Analysis
05.2018 - 06.2022
Scan Coordinator/Cashier/Wine Dept. Manager
Twain Harte Market
04.2017 - 09.2019
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Management
Olam International SVI (Spices Vegetables & Ingredients)
06.2016 - 03.2017
Chemical Research Assistant
University of California, Merced
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Merced
Associate of Science - Physical Sciences
Columbia College