Despoina Kalaitzidou
@despoinakalaitzidou
Chemist and quality assurance specialist transitioning into remote data evaluation.
What I'm looking for
I am a chemist with a solid academic foundation and hands-on experience in quality assurance within the dairy industry. I led QA initiatives, supervised production and packaging teams, and conducted chemical and microbiological analyses to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
At LA Farm S.A. I managed raw material inspections, process monitoring and order fulfillment while training staff and promoting operational efficiency. I also performed water quality testing and laboratory management at a municipal utility.
My technical toolkit includes data evaluation and quality rating, ECDL-level digital literacy, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and common remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Trello). I combine attention to detail with strong problem-solving and multitasking ability.
I am seeking remote roles in data evaluation, content review or quality rating where I can apply scientific rigor, organizational skills and curiosity to help teams improve processes and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chemist & Quality Assurance Manager
LA Farm S.A.
Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Led QA initiatives for dairy production and packaging, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance while supervising teams and improving process accuracy and hygiene.
Chemist
Municipal Water Utility of Farkadona
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 (5 months)
Performed water quality testing and reporting, maintained laboratory supplies and records, and provided administrative and client support to ensure reliable service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Aegean
Certificate, Environmental Education & Sustainable Development
2023 - 2024
Completed a certificate program in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development.
University of Ioannina
Postgraduate Studies, Medicinal Chemistry
2016 - 2020
Postgraduate studies in Medicinal Chemistry focusing on biological activity of chemical compounds and drug design; program was partially completed (2/3 completed).
University of Ioannina
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
2010 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a thesis on synthesis of metal-organic frameworks and nanometer-scale dicarboxylic substituents.
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