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Lauren Ligon

@laurenligon

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Senior Specialist in Quality Systems & Compliance with 8+ years experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth and values compliance excellence.

With over 8 years of dedicated experience in quality control and laboratory compliance, I have honed my skills in ensuring adherence to GMP, FDA, ISO 9001, and GLP standards. My professional journey has equipped me with a robust analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail, essential for maintaining system compliance and effective risk management.

Throughout my career, I have successfully performed internal audits, compliance reporting, and document control, significantly contributing to the operational excellence of the organizations I have been part of. My role as a Quality Control Specialist at DanChem Technologies involved rigorous analysis and documentation of materials, where I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive quality improvements and enhance laboratory operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Test Scorer

Current

Data Recognition Corporation

May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Performed remote scoring for various educational projects, including grading mathematical word problems and literary responses for students in grades 3-8, ensuring accuracy and adherence to scoring guidelines.

Education Mathematics

Quality Control Specialist

DanChem Technologies Inc.

Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted analysis and documentation of raw materials and final products using various laboratory techniques, ensuring compliance with FDA, GMP, and ICH regulations. Managed certifications and collaborated with teams for quality assurance.

Compliance Quality Assurance

Assistant Scientist (Curation)

Metabolon Inc.

Jul 2019 - Jan 2020 (6 months)

Interpreted mass spectrometry data to identify metabolites in samples, ensuring compliance with GLP standards and utilizing LIMS for data management.

Data Statistical Analysis

Technologist (Microbiology)

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019 (9 months)

Conducted microbiological tests to identify mycobacteria and other pathogens, ensuring compliance with GLP standards and reporting results to healthcare professionals.

Reporting

Biologist II

Merck

Sep 2016 - Oct 2016 (1 month)

Monitored cell cultures for viability and performed cell harvesting procedures, adhering to SOPs and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.

Hemocytometer Use

Quality Control Microbiologist I

Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies

Nov 2015 - Feb 2016 (3 months)

Performed bioburden and endotoxin testing, conducted environmental monitoring, and supported GMP compliance efforts within the laboratory.

Monitoring Compliance

Microbiology Lab Technician

Teleflex Medical Inc.

Mar 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Conducted microbiological testing to ensure product sterilization and compliance with FDA and GMP regulations, including data trending and technical assessments.

FDA Compliance Testing