LATOYA M.

CLAIBORNE
18414 Heartland Court * Humble, Texas 77346
(281)608-1403 * lc6bf83e@westpost.net

Excellence-driven individual with comprehensive laboratory management expertise,

particularly in various laboratories with shifting priorities. Effective leader
versed in method validation as well as stability, in-process, and analysis for
both raw material and finished products. Well-organized administrator skilled in
reporting tools development, report generation, schedule management, and supply
procurement to fully meet testing requirements. Hands-on manager excelling in s
taff motivation, seamlessly leveraging knowledge of individual job functions to
step in as necessary to ensure seamless lab operations. Certified as an Interna
l Auditor. Willing to relocate to any available opportunities.
* Extensive expertise in lab safety, infection control, hazardous chemical manag
ement as well as lab equipment maintenance and calibration.
* Concise communicator capably leading and working with diverse audiences in a m
ulti-disciplinary team environment.

Operations Management * Quality Control * Staff Management * Training & Develop

ment
Standard Operating Procedures * Hazardous Chemical * Inventory Control * Method
Validation Protocols
Negotiation * Program Development * Testing * Stability Analysis * Laboratory S
afety * Infection Control
Lab Equipment Calibration, Testing, Maintenance * Report Generation * Contract M
anagement
Cost Reduction * Technical Data Interpretation * ISO Audits

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BIOTICS RESEARCH INC., Rosenburg, Texas * 2009-Present
Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor
Orchestrate dietary product analytical testing as part of cost-effective daily Q
uality Control (QC) laboratory operations management, deftly directing inventory
control, FDA compliance, and equipment upgrades. Educate staff on and cement fu
lfillment of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs) and laboratory Standard Operatin
g Procedures, revising SOPs as needed. Ensure the operability of all QC equipmen
t through regular calibration and maintenance. Create viable method validation p
rocesses, modifying them as necessary based on changing conditions. Fulfill requ
irements for Out-of-Specification Data (OOS) handling, spearheading investigatio
ns as necessary to address deficiencies.
Select Key Accomplishments:
* Addressed all QC Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) quickly and decisiv
ely.
* Arranged the collection and disposal of all outdated chemicals.
* Managed the timely procurement and delivery of all administrative and laborato
ry supplies to ensure facile QC department operations.
* Originated analytical testing methodologies for all dietary products.
* Delved into QC-related problems and deviations, crafting solutions to avoid fu
ture issues.
* Negotiated and executed all QC calibration, preventative maintenance and servi
ce contracts.
* Facilitated the timely production and submission of QC lab data to the Quality
Assurance Department.
* Amended the long-term stability program after a thorough review to help ensure
product viability.
* Managed test requests assignments, reviews, and releases.
* Executed internal testing, research projects, validation, and SOPs in collabor
ation with a company microbiologist.
LATOYA M. CLAIBORNE * Page 2 * lc6bf83e@westpost.net

TETRA TECHNOLOGY, Houston, Texas * 2008

Analytical Chemist
Optimized the water analysis method for pH and alkalinity. Assessed the quality
of liquid and dry calcium chlorides, sodium chlorides, and water samples. Docume
nted data analysis results. Formulated detailed reports.
Select Key Accomplishments:
* Calibrated and maintained on ICP, IC, Autotitrator, Turbity Meter, Color Spect
rometer, Karl Fisher, pH meter, and Flouride meter.
* Revised ICP testing methodologies.

EVONIK STOCKHAUSEN, Greensboro, North Carolina * 1999-2008

Shift Supervisor (2004-2008)
Quality Control Technician II (2000-2004)
Quality Control Technician I (1999-2000)
Employed ICP, HPLC, UV Spectrometer, and Brinkmann Tiamo and Karl Fisher titrati
on systems to test raw materials samples as part of product development for a mu
lti-million dollar client through progressive promotions granted in recognition
of high-caliber performance. Supervised a 5-person staff in the testing of in-p
rocess and finished samples using HPLC, Rotap, Retsch, balances, and Hunter colo
r machines. Assessed staff performance. Customized quality improvement strategie
s. Advanced the completion of annual ISO internal audits as a key contributor. M
otivated a 19-person lab team through continual morale- and team-building. Uplo
aded data using SAP systems.
Select Key Accomplishments:
* Systematized administrative functions, including by creating filing and storag
e systems for laboratory records and documents. Updated internal and external ca
libration paperwork for individual lab instruments.
* Pioneered a new training program to properly orient new lab hires.
* Generated reports detailing the validation of finished goods, superabsorbent s
amples, and process solutions.
* Devised advanced level test methods using the GPC, CEM Mars 5, and GC instrume
nts.
* Calibrated, tested, and maintained basic lab equipment using Chromatography an
d Titration processes.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Salem College, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified First Responder/CPR Training

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Brinkman Tiamo Titration System * Shimadzu HPLC * GPC & GC * UV Instruments * CE
M Mars 5 Brinkman Karl Fisher Titration System * Metrohm IC * Spectro Genesis *
Mettler Toledo AquaStar Perkin Elmer FTIR Spectrometer * PE ICP-OES 2100 * Wat
ers HPLC and Empower * Jasco FTIR Jasco UV-Spectrometer
Mettler Toledo balances * Mettler Toledo Moisture Analyzer
Shimadzu GC-MS * Buck AA * Mettler Toledo Seven Go ph meter * Refractometers
Disintegration Tank