Brittany Josephson

Brittany Josephson

Laboratory Technician Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    FSQA Manager at Smithfield Foods

  • Education

    • Longmeadow High School

      2007 - 2011
      Diploma College Preparatory
    • Boston University

      2021 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Supply Chain Management
    • University of Vermont

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nutrition and Food Science
  • Experience

    • Bia Diagnostics

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
      Laboratory Technician Intern

      Utilized ELISA technique to detect and quantify the presence of allergen proteins in food samples. Followed stringent HACCP and GMP requirements to prevent cross contamination between samples.

    • The Coca-Cola Company

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2021

      Implemented, verified, and validated programs within the food safety management system including, but not limited to HACCP, food defense, food fraud, and pre-requisite programs. Facilitated the New Product Introduction/Commercialization Process for new and reformulated products, packaging changes, trials, and redistributed product. Conducted internal audits to identify and close system gaps, ensuring compliance with technical, ISO, AIB, and regulatory requirements. Managed the QA Calibration Program to ensure critical laboratory equipment is operating in compliance with manufacturing and regulatory requirements. Developed and implemented a new interactive food safety and quality training program for new hire orientation. عرض أقل

      • Food Safety Coordinator

        Nov 2016 - Aug 2021
      • Calibration Technician

        Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
      • Laboratory Technician

        Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
    • Smithfield Foods

      Aug 2021 - now

      Ensured effective implementation of SQF, food safety, quality, and regulatory programs. Provided leadership, guidance, and training to food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) department employees. Fostered a strong relationship with onsite USDA inspectors, ensuring timely resolution for noncompliance’s. Conducted operational, pre-operational sanitation, and GMP inspections with documented corrective action and follow-up, as necessary. Managed the transition from in-house sanitation to third-party contract sanitation and served as a liaison between parties. عرض أقل

      • Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Process Control Manager

        Jun 2023 - Sept 2024
      • Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor

        Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
      May 2023