Joseph Kurpierz

Experience

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  FedEx

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

  Package handler

  Scanned, tracked, and loaded packages onto delivery vans.Trained four new employees.Participated in safety committee meetings.

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  University of Wisconsin-Superior

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Research intern

  Conducted daily waterfowl surveys with spotting scope and binoculars.Analyzed data with MS excel and SPSS.Presented research to peers and instructors.

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  Prescription Landscape

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Grounds maintenance

  Operated various pieces of equipment to cut grass. Removed unwanted weeds/shrubs. Responded to on-call weather situations. Worked long hours in various environmental conditions.

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  Hawkins, Inc.

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

  Process Technician

  Repackaged chemicals using mechanical and manual methods.Adhered to GMP regulations and guidelines for a cleanroom environment.Neutralized waste water.Operated forklift for retrieval of materials as well as shipping and receiving duties.

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  Perrigo Company plc

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2021

  • Created and maintained a continuously changing schedule for multiple analysts • Acted as liaison between my team members and upper management • Authored and executed method transfers, method validations, and process validations • Authored and revised SOPs and analytical procedures • Provided training to new hires as a certified trainer • Offered guidance to all analysts in the lab as an experienced leader • Troubleshot technical difficulties with instrumentation • Investigated aberrant and non-conforming results • Participated in cross functional meetings to collaborate goals, priorities, and deadlines • Maintained a clean and organized work environment • Reviewed validation and calibration events Show less

  • QC Chemistry Team lead

    Mar 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Chemist II

    Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
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  Padagis LLC

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  Continuous Improvement Engineer

  • Identified and executed quality process improvements• Lead and participated in time studies• Authored protocols for various projects• Mentored lab analysts and provided training• Collaborated with lab analysts to increase employee engagement• Assisted with the development and definition of the new role for the site• Created and maintained metrics based database• Authored quarterly trend reports

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  Icario

  Nov 2022 - now

  Technical Specialist