Eileen A. Nelson 5199 Daysland Cove Memphis, TN 38125 901-737-6942-home/901-218-2000-cell enelson39@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a career that will enable me to contribute to the growth and success of the

company.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Baptist School of Science, Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Southern University, Louisiana

Minor – Chemistry

CERTIFICATION: -AMT certified ascp -TN Board certified

EMPLOYMENT: Interstate Blood Bank, INC, October 2016 – present

-Follow written procedures for samples handling, processing, analyzing and reporting

test results.

-Perform low, moderate and high complexity testing of donor (PCR) samples, as

authorized

-Assist Laboratory Management with the monitoring of testing performed, accuracy,

and timely reporting of test results

-Performs quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance activities as

specified in procedures

-Interface with vendor representatives and technical services to provide

troubleshooting and diagnostic consultation to resolve instrument and assay

technical problems

-Assist in instrument, assay and LIMS training and validation

-Assist management with completion of Error and Accidents reports

-Notify supervisor of any incidence of test results and/or test instruments not within

the established acceptable levels of performance

Eileen A. Nelson 5199 Daysland Cove Memphis, TN 38125

-Notify supervisor of any problems identified that may adversely affect the

performance of PCR/Source Plasma testing and/or reporting of test results

-Perform other duties as may be required/assigned

Oxford Immunotec, INC, November 2015 – October 2016

-Performs laboratory TB-testing according to SOP procedures

-Judges whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action

internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines.

- Records results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation

-Performs QC, preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment

-Performs troubleshooting and repairs on equipment when needed

-Assist in training of new employees when required

-Report results according to laboratory guidelines

-Communicates with cross functional teams to achieve operational efficiencies

-Perform pre-analytical duties, processing of specimens, data entry,

receiving/accessioning of samples and stocking/preparing supplies

-Participates in continuing education and training programs

-Maintain regulatory standards and Good laboratory Practices

-Follow company safety policies and procedures within work area

IDEXX Laboratory, Hematology August 2015 – October 2015

-Under minimal supervision is responsible for independently performing and

reporting all test analysis according to clients orders in accordance with lab

policies and procedures.

-Perform differentials

Eileen A. Nelson 5199 Daysland Cove Memphis, TN 38125 -Prepare and review client slides for viewing microscopic

-Operate, maintain, and calibrate Sysmex analyzer

-Assist in maintaining inventory

-Performs other duties as assigned

Baptist Memorial Hospital, Desoto, MS: February 2014 – August 2015

-Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and

reporting of laboratory test results which are utilized for the purpose of prognosis,

diagnosis, treatment, and research in the various departments - Chemistry,

Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, Coagulation and Urinalysis

-Daily QC and maintenance requirements on laboratory analyzers

-Receive and deliver specimens to the appropriate labs in the absence of the data entry clerk

-Assign phlebotomist to stat or routine blood collection when needed

-Collect, prepare and send specimens to appropriate research labs

Kellogg Company – Quality Supervisor: October 2010 – July 2012

-New hire and current employees training

-Ordered material needed for the Quality department

-Assisted in GMP training for the workforce

-Supervised and trained six quality personnel

-Approved timesheets and communicate with vendors

-Assisted in developing standard operations procedures for the quality facility

-Attended and reported information needed to Management team

-Created and maintained spreadsheets for swabbing

-Ensured all applicable laws and company policies for quality and food safety are met

Eileen A. Nelson 5199 Daysland Cove Memphis, TN 38125 -Assisted in supervising sanitation employees in the absence of sanitation supervisor

-Checked and approved production line before operation begins

-Participated in Management duties in absence of Manager

-Assisted in supervising twenty contracted cleaning employees during shut down

-Implemented new quality procedures

-Organized weekly/monthly Quality meetings

-Performed Food Safety Manager duties until position is filled

ConAgra Foods – Quality Control Technician III: April 2008 – October 2010

-Performed complex analysis on raw materials, in-process and finished products

ensuring specifications are met.

-Accepted and rejected decision on incoming raw materials.

-Functioned as the sole quality spokesperson on site during off shifts and weekends

-High degree of analytical and instrumentation training (GC, AA, Refract, Karl Fisher,

NMR, ICP, Titration, FFA, PV value, and color testing).

-Ability to make independent decision

-Interacted with other department to communicate testing results

-Managed weekly vendor meetings and reports

-Performed all quality assurance checks

-Performed product/material hold in accordance with company policy

-Prepared paper work, shipping containers and coordinated sending samples outside lab

for testing

-Performed calibration and preventive maintenance on analytical testing equipment

both in laboratory and production as required

-Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, and GMP

Eileen A. Nelson 5199 Daysland Cove Memphis, TN 38125

Memphis Biofuels, LLC – Chemist II: February 2008 – April 2008

-Performed and monitored required test for the production of biodiesel

-Troubleshoot and implement corrective action in the production

-Entered data in order to generate final product report

-Operated and maintain lab during production run

-Performed inventory duties

-Prepared reagents, approved railcars, and feedstock trucks

Hardy Bottling, Inc – QA Analyst Inspector/Microbiologist (Coors Brewery):

February 2005 – February 2008

-Prepared and created daily log sheets and BOM for every product to be analyzed

-Performed analytical testing on products

-Effectively troubleshoot and problem solved within a timely manner

-Performed microbiological and chemical tests in all components area of raw materials,

brewing, blending and finishing product with timely and accurate reliance data

-Routinely performed ATP test on all waters in plant

-Identified microorganism using microscope, in differential and selective medias and gram

staining

-Streaked microorganism and yeast for pure cultures and isolating colonies

Louisiana State Central Laboratory – Lab Scientist III: September 1988 – August 2001

-Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses on blood specimens

-Entered, transcribed, recorded, stored and maintained information written or by

computer

Eileen A. Nelson 5199 Daysland Cove Memphis, TN 38125 -Prepared

standard volumetric solutions and reagents used in analyses

-Provided information to Manager/Head Supervisor, co-workers, and other personnel

-Prepared and evaluate QA/QC reports

-Supervised and trained Laboratory Scientist I and II

Mid-South Environmental Lab: May 1987 – September 1988

-Data Specialist

U.S. Customs Laboratory – Data Entry Clerk: June 1980 – May 1987

-Assist in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry Department

-Student worker

-Data Entry Clerk/Mail room duties

HONOR/ACTIVITIES:

-Volunteer Work: Church, community, Shelby county school, VITA, PTA

-Honor Roll/Dean’s List

-Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

REFERENCES:

-Available upon request