CHERYL L. WHITE     24311 Carla Lane North Olmsted, OH 44070 Home: (440) 360-7075  Mobile: (440) 328-7506 Email: cl.white.1@hotmail.com

 Qualifications Summary:Dedicated and career oriented laboratory professional with proven expertise in medical and industrial research. 

Exceptional capacity to multi-task, facilitate competing priorities, and manage multiple projects  Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with strong customer focus Solid computer skills with experience in Outlook, Excel, Word, LIMS, and MS Sharepoint Strong leadership skills with emphasis on staff training and development, and continuous process improvement

Career Experience: 

PolyOne, Avon Lake, OH                                                                             Jan 2014 - Present Quality Technician

Test incoming raw materials and production samples to verify specifications, check for contaminants, and ensure quality. Out of spec materials are marked defective and a report is filed accordingly so the material is segregated.

Train new technicians on test procedures as required. Have taken quality auditor training to assist with plant audits

Perform weekly quality control verifications to ensure accurate results of equipment Provide suggestions to engineers for testing and make recommendations as needed Operate analytical equipment such as TGA and DSC along with operating Brabenders, plastometers, and

extruders. Am proficient in injection molding of ASTM and ISO parts for tensile, izod, and flex measurements Enter and verify certificates of analysis plus notify supervisor of any discrepencies in specs, SAP entry of data

and releasing of materials

Eveready Battery Company, Westlake, OH                                                                             Apr 1998 - Present Chemical Laboratory Technologist 

Currently on a specialty team that performs specific bench and maccor tests to improve efficiency while eliminating the need for redundant analysis.

Train new technicians on test procedures as required.  Promoted to Technologist position with sole responsibility for testing area.

Perform quality control procedures to ensure accurate results and recognize potential problem areas and inconsistencies.

Provide excellent customer service; strong understanding of client requirements while directing workflow and reducing potential.

Experienced at operating various laboratory equipment; perform maintenance on units to ensure calibration and efficiency.  Proficient with GC and am trained on SEM and RTI also.

Management of the laboratory by ordering chemicals and office supplies, organizing and updating MSDS books and safety manuals, etc.

Prepare and document results in spreadsheet format to analyze for exceptions and forecast trends.  Assist engineers with providing detailed analysis for their conclusions.

 King James Medical Laboratory, Westlake, OH                                                              Oct. 1995 - Mar 1998  Biological Laboratory Assistant 

Processed, sorted, and labeled all incoming blood samples for licensed technicians in order to perform specialized testing while maintaining data in logbook for future reference.

Created reports and prepared samples to be sent to outside laboratory facilities for analysis, and also handled the shipping and receiving of blood samples.

Conducted experiments on samples such as hair and urine, and cross-trained personnel on job duties to ensure appropriate coverage.

Expert specimen processor with 98% accuracy rate, examined work requests to ensure appropriate testing was being done and correct charges were applied.

 

Education:              Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

        B.A., Major: Anthropology, Minor: Sociology