Kelly Harrison

Experience

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  Dodson and Horrell Ltd

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2015

  Senior Laboratory Technician

  My role was the quality control of manufactured animal and pet feed and raw materials. This involved performing on-plant representative and hygienic sampling, followed by in-lab NIR (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) testing and the reporting of results. I performed ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests on finished feeds and raw materials for the presence of Mycotoxins such as Aflatoxin and Deoxynivalenol, as well as Caffeine-Theobromine and Morphine testing. I was primary lead for exports of feed abroad. These exports required a DEFRA veterinary to attend and complete a DEFRA certificate. This required a base knowledge of the DEFRA requirements for particular countries, and the ability to provide relevant paperwork. I was involved in the testing of forage samples, the interpretation and reporting of results to customers. This area of the business developed my customer service skills. After six-months I was promoted to Senior Laboratory Technician, and undertook a number of projects ranging from the design and manufacture of new products, understanding existing processes for efficiency, and training opportunities. I developed a base knowledge of animal nutrition by undertaking external training courses such as 'Equine Nutrition'.I did a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) external course to understand how to implement a HACCP plan. This required a knowledge of the risks to the variety of animals that D&H manufactured for.I was involved with the NOPS (Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances) procedures on site, and attended talks by BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association). In this topic I became an internal trainer for D&H staff, developing my presentation and training skills. I undertook roles in other areas including monitoring environmental outputs for site by collecting samples to test compliance for the Environmental Agency and daily checks of outputs to ensure compliance was maintained. Show less

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  SATRA

  Aug 2015 - now

  Deputy Quality Manager

  I am the Deputy Quality Manager at SATRA, a role which includes maintenance of our ISO 17025 and ISO 17065 quality management systems, supporting UKAS, continuing accreditation compliance, technical review of SATRA Test Methods, performing both system audits and technical audits and day-to-day quality queries. This role also overlaps with the implementation of our internal system, M-Files, which I have helped develop to reflect working processes, and continue to provide technical support to users of the system. Show less