Emily Stinar
Mankato
Summary
Dedicated quality assurance specialist known for driving compliance and operational efficiency through meticulous inspection and testing. Proven ability to enhance product safety and quality while implementing effective safety programs and corrective actions aligned with industry standards.
Overview
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1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist /Health and Safety Coordinator
Taylor Corporation
Mankato
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and maintained detailed inspection reports to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitored SQF regulations and implemented food safety programs to ensure compliance and safety.
- Executed corrective actions to guarantee adherence to HACCP and CCP protocols.
- Oversaw product quality to align with quality policies and procedures, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues, enhancing product consistency.
- Led department meetings to review quality concerns and identify process improvements.
- Managed databases for GMP-related documents to support quality assurance efforts.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated safety efforts by developing training programs to enhance workplace safety culture.
Quality Control Technician
DSM-Firmenich
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted routine analytical tests in QC laboratory for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring adherence to quality specifications.
- Tested and evaluated quality of incoming raw materials and finished products per established standards.
- Ensured compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and company quality management standards in laboratory operations.
- Calibrated and maintained analytical instruments, ensuring reliability of test results for accurate quality assessments.
- Developed testing methods for raw materials and finished products.
- Collaborated with external laboratories for necessary QA/QC analytical work.
- Supported quality assurance tasks to uphold quality standards, contributing to overall compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Signed off and filed all required documentation after completing tests and inspections.
Quality Control Lab Technician
August Schell Brewing Company
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Laboratory technician responsible for analyzing all samples according to specifications and guidelines for fermenter, in-process product, and finished goods. Conducted microbiology testing and research while balancing daily process production operations.
- Conducted quality control checks across facility to ensure compliance with standards.
- Performed daily calibration and standard checks to maintain accuracy of laboratory equipment.
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure proper sanitation of laboratory tools and materials.
- Complied with city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory.
- Properly document all testing and calibration results.
- Promptly communicate abnormal results as applicable.
Laboratory Technician II
POET Bioprocessing
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained clean, professional, and safe laboratory environment.
- Executed quality control standards, ensuring compliance through duplicates and cross-validations.
- Performed quality control tests on product streams to uphold operational standards.
- Conducted multiple tests following standard operating procedures, ensuring timely completion.
- Coordinated test results with operators, improving quality assurance and reducing rework.
- Performed weekly NIR IT PQ testing, reporting any failures immediately.
- Entered all data accurately and promptly to maintain accuracy in records.
- Oversaw inventory of laboratory supplies to ensure proper stock levels. and submitted orders to quality manager.
Laboratory Technician
Green Plains
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. Conducted day-to-day testing and quality control procedures in the laboratory and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC, IC, KF, NIR).
- Prepared and tested samples, adhering to established protocols to guarantee accuracy and reliability of results.
- Prepare reports and analyze data.
- Monitored laboratory chemicals and supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted testing and compliance.
- Promptly communicated abnormal results.
- Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met.
- Participate in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.
- Conducted basic water treatment tests and analyzed data, contributing to regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
- 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
- Experienced with HPLC, IC, GC, KF, and NIR
- Quality inspection
- Regulatory documentation
- Safety audits
- Statistical process control
- Risk assessment
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
Certification
- SQF Practitioner Certification
- HACCP Certification
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist /Health and Safety Coordinator
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