Patrick Killian

As a senior analyst of the lab I oversaw the day-to-day routine work carried out, delegating tasks as needed and happily assisting in any way to make my team succeed

• Test production microbiological samples per USP/NF as well as read, record, enter, and validate results
• Create and conduct experimental/expiration studies of media to improve processes
• Perform validation of new test methods and those already practiced in the lab
• Led the environmental monitoring Class E qualification of the newly constructed production building
• Started and led Culture Maintenance program to begin making in house made bacteria cultures
• Bioburden Testing
• Environmental Monitoring (Air, surface, and Particulate sampling)
• Confirmatory testing (Gram Stain, Selective Agar, Biolog)
• Media Preparation/QC (Growth Promotion, Inhibition, Sterility, pH)
• Test Method Validation

Trainer

• LMS admin - Created ~ 30 training curricula, organized, and administered the digital training for the lab
• Trained new analysts in every aspect of lab testing/conduct

• Test milk product for fat, acidic, and microbiological properties ensure it meets customer Specification
• Assess site environment to meet GMP qualifications via swabbing, plating, and air monitoring
• Improved ATP environmental swabbing process
• Avoided false positives and inconsistencies

• Assisted customers with selecting the appropriate lumber for their projects, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
• Moved bulk customer orders with safe operation of forklifts.