Emily Stinar
Mankato
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Laboratory Technician with over 7 years of experience specializing in the development and implementation of testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards. Skilled in conducting thorough inspections, analyzing complex data, and identifying opportunities to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts. Strong background in laboratory procedures, maintaining rigorous safety standards, and delivering accurate, reliable test results through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Taylor Corporation
North Mankato, MN
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and maintained detailed inspection reports for regulatory compliance.
- Maintain databases relevant to GMP associated documents.
- Follow SQF regulations and implement/monitor Food Safety programs.
- Participated in Operations and QA departmental meetings for review of quality concerns and help identify areas for process improvement.
- Take corrective actions to assure that all HACCP and CCP is being followed
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
Quality Control Technician
DSM-Firmenich
New Ulm, MN
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Quality Control Technician responsible for testing and evaluating the quality of incoming raw materials, in-process quality control of intermediate and finished products according to established standard test methods to confirm compliance with the company’s quality requirements and local regulations. Perform testing of other established methods as commercial/sales support.
- Complete timely routine analytical works in the QC laboratory for raw materials and finished products according to test methods.
- Ensure that all laboratory work is correctly conducted to meet GMP requirements as well as ISO 9001, regulatory, and company quality management standards.
- Sign off and file in-place all required documentation, records, and reports after completing all the required tests and inspections.
- Calibrate and maintain instruments and test equipment according to operating manuals and established SOPs to ensure reliability and repeatability of analytical test results.
- Work with external laboratories, local and overseas, on all required analytical work for QA/QC work & other purposes.
- Develop testing methods for raw materials to finished goods if required.
- Back up Quality Assurance task as and when necessary.
Quality Control Lab Technician
August Schell Brewing Company
New Ulm, MN
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Laboratory technician responsible for analyzing all samples according to specifications and guidelines for fermenter, in-process product, and finished goods. Responsible for microbiology testing and research while balancing daily process production operations.
- Microbiology preparation and execution.
- Run sterilization equipment.
- Quality control checks throughout the facility.
- Daily laboratory calibration and standard checks.
- Maintain laboratory inventory.
- Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met.
- Collect and send samples to outside laboratories for assurance testing.
- Properly document all testing and calibration results.
- Promptly communicate abnormal results as applicable.
Laboratory Technician II
POET Bioprocessing
Bingham Lake, MN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Laboratory technician responsible for maintaining a clean, professional, and safe working environment in the lab. Responsible for running multiple tests in accordance with the standard operating procedures, ensuring tests are completed promptly, and completing tests at a frequency that the QM establishes.
- Perform quality control tests on product streams.
- Coordinate test results with operators to ensure optimum quality and efficiency.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and provide supply orders to the QM.
- Perform tests in accordance with the company policies.
- Ensure all data is entered correctly and promptly.
- Ensure all quality control standards, duplicates, and cross-validations are completed as established by the standard operating procedures.
- Perform NIR IT PQ testing every week and report any test failures.
Laboratory Technician
Green Plains
Superior, IA
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Quality-focused lab tech that follows the best practices and procedures of the plant’s management system to ensure maximum yield and quality while supporting the company's policies, goals, and objectives. Responsible for the day-to-day testing and quality control procedures in the laboratory, as well as maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
- Monitor the use and inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC, IC, KF, NIR).
- Perform sample preparation and testing.
- Collect and send samples to outside laboratories for assurance testing.
- Properly document all testing and calibration results.
- Promptly communicate abnormal results as applicable.
- Prepare reports and analyze data.
- Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met.
- Participating in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.
- Follow programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory cleanliness.
- Can perform basic water treatment testing and analyze data.
- June 2021-August 2023, the president of GPRE Superior Safety Committee. Organize teams throughout the plant to identify near misses, unsafe work acts, and unsafe conditions. Direct monthly meetings to address new ideas and execute plans to help the plant run more efficiently and ensure safe working operations.
Education
High school Diploma -
Estherville Lincoln Central
Estherville, IA12-2017
Skills
- Quality control inspections
- Quality management
- Defect management
- NCM and RMA data management
- Experienced with MS Office applications
- Development of calibration protocols
- Experienced with HPLC, IC, GC, KF, and NIR
Certification
- SQF Practitioner Certification
- HACCP Certification
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Taylor Corporation
01.2026 - Current
Quality Control Technician
DSM-Firmenich
08.2024 - 01.2026
Quality Control Lab Technician
August Schell Brewing Company
11.2023 - 08.2024
Laboratory Technician II
POET Bioprocessing
08.2023 - 11.2023
Laboratory Technician
Green Plains
08.2018 - 08.2023
High school Diploma -
Estherville Lincoln Central