Barbara Snowden

Experience

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  Atlantic Baking Group

  Jul 2002 - Jan 2004

  Q.C Laboratory Technician

  Logged and tested incoming raw ingredients and packaging material. Trouble shooting of product specific measuring instruments; such as Orion pH meters, Hunter color meters, and MCT600 bench top moisture tester; tested finished products to ensure the company’s standards were being met; code dating, making sure that GMP’s were being upheld.

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  Sunoco, Inc

  Aug 2005 - Oct 2005

  Externship, Q.C. Technician

  Analyzed, accepted, and released incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products using; Gas Chromatography, Hunter color meters, Karl Fisher water analysis, and density meters. Collected and analyzed wastewater samples for particulate content using vacuum filtration, and a titration acidity. Documentation of results in log books and on computer. Logged finished orders and newly received materials into log books and computer.

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  Clark Testing

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2015

  Fuels and Lubrication/CMS Laboratory & Bottling Program: Manages the day-to-day operations and personnel of laboratory, including mechanical and chemical testing, quality control, and foundry support. Establish training schedules for all personnel in all required methods including required quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC). Ensures sufficient cross-training to effectively run the laboratory at all times. Determines appropriate analytical methods to be used on various assignments and works with staff to modify methods as needed. Assures that all methods are properly documented according to QA/QC policies and that documented methods are followed at all times. Reviews existing analytical procedures for areas of continuous improvement, such as reduction in cycle time, improved through put, improved accuracy, better work flow, reduced paperwork, etc. Investigates and implements solutions to problems. Resolves issues affecting the efficient and accurate performance of the laboratory. Reviews and reports results as needed. Ensures that the lab is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Suggests equipment, supply, and resource needs for day-to-day operations as well as long-term planning. Performs all duties assigned to supervisory personnel including performance reviews, personnel discussions, hiring, promotion and termination decisions etc. Performs marketing and sales duties as required to meet sales goals. Show less PTP project manager charged with blending, mixing, packaging, and shipping over ten thousand packages annually with minimal manpower. Scientific review of analytical data according to ASTM test methods. Writing of SDS’s for bottled products. DOT49 and IATA certified shipper and handler as well as RCRA 40 CFR Hazardous Waste Training. Procurement of packaging material and other bulk supplies routinely. Additionally in conjunction with business partners I successfully conducted contract writing, reviewing and negotiations with an emphasis on maintaining a high level of quality. Successful completion of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and AIHA audits as lab manager and PTP projects manager. Provided technical support to PTP program participates in regards to material type, testing, and shipping regulations. • Sample preparation Homogeneity Testing Data Review• Report review Audit Technical Support• Shipping Test method appropriateness Contract review• Dangerous goods SDS writing/reveiw Method development• Blending/Packaging Scheduling of shipment Material acquisitions• SOP writing Control charting Hazardous waste Show less Industrial Hygiene / Wet Chemistry Analyst:Ion Chromatography: prepare and analyze samples using OSHA, NIOSH, ASTM, and customer specific standards for hexavalent chromium and 7 anions by IC.Silica Preparation:for testing bulk and air samples to be tested by X-ray Diffraction according to NIOSH methods to quantitatively and qualitatively report quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite. Benzene Extraction: Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) Oil Mist. Wet Chemistry Extractions: Ammonia OSHA ID 188/164 Ammonia in Air, Chlorides and Sulfates CAL DOT 417/422. Dust - particulate analysis and media prep. Show less Physical analysis of fuels, greases, oils, waxes and other materials utilized in the petroleum industry using various ASTM, FTM, and USS specified test methods, such as: Foam test, Grease Mobility, Vapor Pressure, Carbon Residue, Four Ball Wears, and ETC. Corresponding with other labs and customers to insure quality testing and results.Bi-yearly verification and calibration of lab equipment and thermometers. Writing and editing of SOP’s in accordance with test method being utilized as well as quality program being used. Maintenance of the quality programs for Fuels and Lubrication and Conditioning Monitoring Services Laboratories including internal and external audits, as well as proficiency testing. Show less

  • Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  • PTP Project Manager:

    Dec 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Industrial Hygiene and Analytical Lab Analyst

    Mar 2008 - Dec 2012

  • Fuels and Lubrication Lab Analyst

    Jan 2006 - Feb 2012
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  Barbara Snowden's Technical Consulting

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2018

  Technical Consultant

  1. Answering inquiries based on specified test methods.2. Review data reporting requirements and data presentation and accuracy support.3. Review for proper use of the correct Precision and Bias statements relative to the test material types.4. Review reports for data quality and reporting correctness per specified test methods.5. Document revision support for appropriateness of technical verbiage. 6. Fielding of questions from accreditation agencies and/or committees which include technical issues.7. Reviewing of contracts.8. Reviewing of test results, reports, MSDS (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis. 9. Identifying bulk supply source recommendations including product type recommendations. Show less

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  AMETEK Specialty Metal Products

  Feb 2018 - now

  SUMMARYPerforms quality tests on incoming raw material and finished products.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as assigned.Performs tests at specific stages in production for properties such as dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical and chemical characteristics and performs final inspection.Prepares and evaluates test results and makes all necessary changes for certification of material.Generates chemistry, thermal expansion and other quality tests as required and performs analysis and recommendations as required.Maintains records and certification files for all incoming raw material,Performs all quality related functions as needed or directed by the Senior Quality Technician or Quality Assurance Manager.Data entry using Microsoft Office, specifically Access.Performs internal audits Show less

  • Quality Supervisor

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Quality Assurance Technician

    Feb 2018 - Apr 2025