Rachel L. DeMorell

 

813 S. 30 E.

Santaquin, UT 84655

Home: (801) 754-3442

Cell: (267) 229-6398

rdemorell@yahoo.com

 

 

Objective

Seeking to obtain a position and serve in a results-oriented organization which is seeking for an ambitious and career-conscious employee, where my skills, knowledge and abilities can be utilized efficiently and effectively for growth and advancement of a scientific organization in Utah.

 

  Experience         

QA Scientist, Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc., Spanish Fork, UT         December 2013-April 2015

Assumed supervisory responsibilities as the team lead of the vitamin laboratory

Performed technically diverse assignments

Supported analytical testing of current and new products

Ensured quality and compliance of regulatory requirements

Participated in the experimental design on projects

Utilized a variety of laboratory equipment, procedures, and documentation systems

Worked as a team member

Communicated results verbally and in written reports

Performed or scheduled routine calibration of laboratory equipment

Participated in conducting internal audits of laboratories

Maintained a neat an organized notebook and workspace

 

Chemist, Solid Carbon Products, LLC., Orem, UT                                               July 2012-November 2013

Performed quality control and characterization testing through chemical, physical and instrumental analysis          

Operated, maintained and adjusted scientific equipment and instruments

Logged samples and input data entry of results into Labware/LIMS reporting system

Maintained log notebooks for each instrument

Participated in writing of and collaboration on laboratory SOPs

Prepared chemical solutions according to formulas

Kept inventory of supplies and stocks on hand for laboratory use

Conducted and participated in routine laboratory safety inspections

Followed safety, health and environmental policies and procedures

Maintained a neat, clean and organized work environment

Technical Production Chemist, ASI, Springville, UT             July 2011- July 2012

Produced reactive and nonreactive control solutions for medical devices

Manufactured antigens for medical devices

Manufactured latex reagents for medical devices

Performed customer complaint testing and reporting

Performed quality control testing

Performed stability testing

Participated in medical device kit assembly

 

Associate Scientist I, TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Sellersville, PA           June 2007 – June 2011

 

Performed routine analysis of finished dosage pharmaceutical products utilizing analytical methods

Performed a variety of laboratory testing utilizing basic and advanced instrumentation

Performed gap analysis and method remediation testing

Performed accurate and meticulous documentation

Maintained good organizational and interpersonal skills

Followed cGMP and cGLP requirements

Followed safety, health and environmental policies and procedures

Experienced with internal and FDA audits

Experience in final audit of data

Working knowledge and experience with running HPLC

Experienced in training others

 

Lab Assistant, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL                                             Fall 2006

 

Aided a chemistry teacher in a general chemistry laboratory classroom

 

Lab Technician, Dietrich’s Milk Products, Middlebury Center, PA                   Summer 2006

 

Performed quality control testing on food products for consumption by humans or animals

 

 

Education

2014-Present Grand Canyon University      Phoenix, AZ

M.B.A., (Online Program)

 

2003-2007 Pensacola Christian College                                                            Pensacola, FL

B.S., Major, Chemistry; Minor, Mathematics

 

 

 

Skills/Instrumentation