Sandra Neri
Bolingbrook
Summary
Dynamic quality assurance professional with extensive experience at Bobak Sausage, specializing in food safety and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in analytical testing and method validation, coupled with strong cross-functional collaboration skills. Committed to continuous improvement, I have successfully enhanced testing processes and ensured compliance with quality specifications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Quality Tech & Nutrition Labelling Specialist
Bobak Sausage
Chicago
10.2025 - Current
- Ensured food safety and regulatory compliance through direct observation of CCPs.
- Managed Listeria program for ready-to-eat products and direct/non-direct contact sites.
- Performed fat, protein, and moisture analysis for raw and ready-to-eat products.
- Analyzed micro-environmental testing results for pre-operation and operational phases.
- Reviewed product labeling components for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained records of training sessions and competency assessments.
- Facilitated timely review and approval of quality-related documents.
- Promoted culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
Chemist II
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
Aurora
05.2016 - 10.2024
- Executed analytical testing for raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality specifications for nutritional products.
- Conducted product evaluations by analyzing laboratory data to establish acceptable range specifications for finished products.
- Performed validation testing for minerals and heavy metals according to ICH guidelines and authored comprehensive method validation reports.
- Enhanced productivity by optimizing testing processes through robust sample preparation techniques for multiple analyses.
- Tested samples and generated reports for label claims, including Prop 65, GMO-Free, Lactose-Free, and Allergen status.
- Trained colleagues on laboratory procedures, chemical safety, documentation practices, and CAPA investigation methodologies.
- Investigated non-conforming results while managing CAPA reports to ensure continuous improvement.
- Participated in internal audits to verify compliance with established quality policies and procedures.
Education
M.S. - Chemistry-Separation Science
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL05.2016
B.S. - Chemistry
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL12.2013
Skills
- Food Safety
- EZ Form
- Statistical Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Chromatography
- ICP-MS
- PCR
- ELISA
- Method Validation
- SOP Documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- R
- SQL
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Life-Cycle Management
- SAP
- LIMS
- Canopy
Certification
- PCQI 2.0, AIB International, 09/01/25
- Google Data Analytics, Coursera, 06/01/25
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Sr. Quality Tech & Nutrition Labelling Specialist
Bobak Sausage
10.2025 - Current
Chemist II
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
05.2016 - 10.2024
M.S. - Chemistry-Separation Science
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
B.S. - Chemistry
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY