Lindsay Beardall

Experience

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  Kansas State University

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2017

  • Completed coursework and thesis research to obtain Master of Science Degree in Food Science with an emphasis in microbiology, completed coursework for Graduate Certificate in Public Health concurrently• Conducted thesis research on proper cooling for food safety and assist in other research projects, microbiological food testing, and student involvement in the food science laboratory post-graduation• Authored abstracts and presented posters at international food safety and technology conferences including the International Association of Food Protection and the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Conference• Assisted in the Microbial Surveillance Laboratory regarding research submissions related to Bovine Respiratory Disease and antimicrobial resistance including specimen set up, identification of pathogenic bacteria, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and reporting results via web portal o Completed J.J. Keller trainings: Dealing With Hazardous Spills, Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory, HazCom: What You Need to Know, Orientation to Laboratory Safety, and Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials. Show less • Transitioned into a cross over role identifying bacteria, performing antibiotic susceptibility testing, and reporting out results via web portal or specialized software.• Implemented an accurate and comprehensive media inventory system, continued with set up of diagnostic samples and took on responsibility of training new student workers. • Assisted with several research projects as well as organized and carried out the preparation and isolation of hundreds of bacterial isolates that shipped annually.• Trained and routinely worked with Bruker's Microflex MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry identification equipment. o Received Biological Safety Cabinet training at the Biosafety Research Institute in Manhattan, KSo Completed Quality Management System Training from National Animal Health Laboratory Network Show less

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Microbiologist & Research Assistant

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Student Laboratory Worker

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  Maxxam Analytics

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2019

  Senior Analyst

  • Take on higher level responsibilities as needed includes client meetings and onboarding as well as initial audits and tours• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to junior staff-teach/train junior staff for troubleshooting and applying critical thinking• Carry out verification of laboratory methods in compliance with FDA, ISO, and AOAC standards, participated in drafting and writing SOPs for methods, fielded questions regarding microbiology techniques and methods in accreditation audit for ISO 17025• Prioritize daily workload and communicate in a timely manner with customer service in order to meet client expectations and provide quality results, also manage projects outside daily workload• Gather information and create troubleshooting instructions for methods, document, troubleshoot, and communicate non-routine samples and non-conformanceso PCR amplification (BAX® Q7 System) for Salmonella and Listeria species detection from raw ingredients, finished products and processing environments o Serological identification of Salmonella serovars o Enumeration and/or cultural confirmation of yeast and molds, Clostridium perfringens, Enterobacteriaceae, aerobic plate count, and Listeria monocytogenes based on BAM, ISO, and AOAC methods Show less

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  Avila University

  Aug 2019 - now

  Lab Manager and Instructor

  • Manage supply ordering and laboratory scheduling for set up of chemistry and biology laboratory courses • Responsible for detailed budget tracking, completing documentation for purchasing, and paying monthly utility bills• Responsible for hiring, training, and managing student workers, following and implementing Chemical Hygiene Plan by serving as CSO/CHO• Schedule and manage laboratory equipment maintenance including bio safety cabinets, fume hoods, and microscope certifications• Develop lectures and comprehension exercises for laboratory courses including introductory level biology, microbiology, ecology and evolution, organismal biology • Develop SOPs for laboratory procedures for training and safety purposesCompleted KCPD trainings: Critical Skills for Supervisors, Performance Management Show less