Emma (Rixham) Greene, M.S.

Experience

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  McDaniel College Department of Chemistry

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Teaching Assistant

  • Helped instruct an Intro. Chemistry Laboratory of ~25 students• Provided assistance to staff with laboratory• Demonstrated use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rules• Informed students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports

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  TIC Gums

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2017

  Lab Technician - Microbiology

  • Responsible for daily aseptic testing of pre-shipment, raw, and finished products ensuring timelyshipment• Evaluated bacteriological plates and records results in LIMS• Performed monitoring of cleaning chemical concentrations water sampling/testing of process water• Prepared media, agar plates, and broth for use in pathogen testing• Prepared samples for outside testing• Performed weekly monitoring of cleaning chemical concentrations• Maintained laboratory inventory• Implemented BioMérieux Vidas for product Salmonella spp. testing• Skilled in troubleshooting specific lab instrumentation including: Dilumat, Masterclave60, and SmasherXL, Steris Autoclave, Thermo Scientific Incubators, Precision Incubators• Demonstrated company values by creating an aseptic and safe laboratory environment. Show less

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  Ingredion Incorporated

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2021

  Microbiologist

  • Oversaw Microbiology Laboratory operation including scheduling, training and coaching of microbiology lab technicians• Managed proficiency testing program to monitor microbiology and quality assurance technician performance• Served as technical specialist for Microbiology system and product/commodity being evaluated for sales• Performed a broad range of analyses for microbiological risk-identification and reduction systems• Utilized laboratory methods/equipment to research development of new techniques, processes, and materials/equipment to ensure testing was free from protocol errors• Created and reviewed documentation for various aspects of laboratory including, but not limited to, standard operating procedures, food safety plans, and training guides/controlled forms to ensure design stability/maturity for all testing• Analyzed results from internal and external laboratory testing, and recorded any deviations• Developed and led environmental monitoring program, including investigations of adverse events, for both production and microbiology laboratory, and led risk mitigation for failures• Performed internal GMP and Food Safety Audits, annual glass and brittle plastic audits of production area, internal GLP and internal Laboratory Management Systems Audits, and monthly GEMBA walkthroughs of production area• Assisted with annual SQF audits and customer audits• Created and managed laboratory cleaning schedule• Worked efficiently with other departments to ensure any issues are mitigated in a fast manner• Served on the Emergency Response Team to ensure safety is addressed through drills and evaluation reports.• Continued tasks of Lab Technician – Microbiology as needed Show less

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  ASELL

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2025

  R&D Associate/QA Specialist

  • Provides mentorship for laboratory technicians• Coordinates laboratory activities, for a BSL 2 laboratory, including laboratory operations, scheduling, maintenance of laboratory equipment/supplies, licensing/compliance, and record keeping• Collaborates with laboratory manager to estimate future laboratory resource needs• Performs laboratory testing activities for the development, pre-validation, validation, and production of in vitro diagnostics through human and animal studies• Writes, revises, and updates SOPs for laboratory and business procedures• Prepares and analyzes test reports; evaluates evidence against study requirements for approval• Develops training procedures and materials to increase efficiency and reduce failures• Trains new laboratory personnel, both on-site and at contract laboratories• Consults with cross-departmental and internal teams on developing projects • Acting Chemical Hygiene Officer; manages Chemical Hygiene Plan and SDS system• Performs day-to-day operations of eQMS system, quality onboarding and internal QMS audits• Monitors QMS documents to ensure compliance with current industry standards• Prepared gap analysis to highlight changes needed for transition from QMS to QMSR• Maintains supplier evaluation forms to ensure compliance Show less