Cara Brucker
Sibley
Summary
18 years of hands-on laboratory experience as a technician and laboratory supervisor. Excel in organizational and supervisory skills. Oversee laboratory functions, communicate relevant testing data to increase production yields, and assist in program development and systematic review. Monitor and maintain supply inventory for all laboratory goods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician Code 6
IFF
12.2016 - Current
- Conducted routine laboratory analyses to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline sample processing workflows.
- Trained new technicians on laboratory procedures, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
GMS Laboratory
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Operated ICP, robotic LOL, and robotic pH meters
- Authored and maintain SOP program and updated MSDS programs
- Supervised full-time laboratory technician and up to three seasonal technicians
- Ordered laboratory supplies and consumables and maintained all inventories
- Calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment
- Scheduling service calls and preventative maintenance through equipment vendors
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
One Earth Energy LLC
02.2012 - 07.2016
- Oversee fermentation data, proper sampling techniques, maintain SDS of chemicals
- Monitor overall laboratory function, maintain databases for proper monitoring of plant functions
- Laboratory equipment calibrations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation
- Monitor bio-methanator functions and effluent treated water streams
- Developed and maintain HACCP plan for FDA for feed producer
- Wet chemistry for maintaining water quality and treatment
- Monitor and report effluent concentration and wastewater treatment as per IEPA regulations
Education
Diploma -
Fairbury/Cropsey High School
06-1985
Travel Agent Training & Certification -
Suzi Davis Travel School
Bloomington, IL01.1986
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory equipment management
- Documentation and reporting
- Sourcing materials and inventory control
Training
- Fermentation/antimicrobial training – Ferm Solutions
- Process Optimization Seminar – NABC, Fermentis, and Phibro Chemical
- Enzyme Training - Novozymes
- ICP Training – Perkin Elmer
- Microscope Training for Monitoring Soybean Cyst Nematodes – University of Illinois
- Advanced Laboratory Training – Novozymes
Timeline
Laboratory Technician Code 6
IFF
12.2016 - Current
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
GMS Laboratory
07.2015 - 10.2016
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
One Earth Energy LLC
02.2012 - 07.2016
Diploma -
Fairbury/Cropsey High School
Travel Agent Training & Certification -
Suzi Davis Travel School
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