Chelsea Holscher
Vincennes
Summary
Knowledgeable Laboratory Manager experienced in leadership, operational planning, and problem-solving. Achieved effective laboratory oversight and plant chemical management through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Focused on delivering quality results while adapting to change and applying industry techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
QC Laboratory Manager
Green Plains
Mount Vernon
10.2020 - Current
- Certified final product under FSMA PCQI, managed scheduling, inventory ordering, equipment maintenance (IC, GC, HPLC, Leco, Ankom), and trained employees.
- Provide leadership and expertise. Management of all laboratory operations.
- Superintendence of all final product certifications.
- Ensure product quality is met and maintained.
- Maintain and uphold GMP+ certification for final products.
- Advised on and implemented cGMPs for relevant products, ensuring compliance with FSMA/HAACP standards.
- Complete oversight of fermentation, management of all process chemical inventory and procurement for a 10 million gallon/month ethanol facility.
- Fermentation oversight. Control over recipe, dosing rates, changes within the process to ensure healthy fermentation and titers are met.
- Data analysis and tracking to ensure continuous operational improvements and efficiency.
- Review, interpret, and reporting data reliably, accurately, and with integrity.
- Ensure equipment up-time and maintenance.
- Maintains laboratory policies, procedures, and records.
- Upholding safety standards set in place by EHSS.
- Managing and oversight of all chemical SDS plantwide.
- Oversaw skills development initiatives for team members to enhance laboratory capabilities.
Microbiologist II
Indiana State Department of Health Laboratory
Indianapolis
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted RT-PCR testing of environmental samples to detect contamination.
- Utilized laboratory information systems for interpreting results, ensuring adherence to quality assurance parameters and performing thorough results analysis.
- Maintained compliance with BSL level 2 and level 3 personal protective equipment standards in laboratory settings.
- Ensured strict adherence to Homeland Security and Department of Defense confidentiality and security standards.
Laboratory Director
IEH Laboratories
Washington
02.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted microbiology testing on food products to ensure safety for human consumption.
- Maintained ISO 17025 accreditation through regular audits and compliance checks.
- Managed customer requests and coordinated release of final product to meet client expectations.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, laboratory maintenance, and onboarding of new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN 05.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN 08.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
- Quality Control Systems
- LIMS
- Research
- Performance management, KPI trending
- Budget Management
- Certify Expense Reporting
- CapEx 360
- Maximo
- PI
- JMP
- Scale/Grain Trac
- PCQI certified
- OSHA 30
- GMP
Timeline
QC Laboratory Manager
Green Plains
10.2020 - Current
Microbiologist II
Indiana State Department of Health Laboratory
06.2020 - 10.2020
Laboratory Director
IEH Laboratories
02.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Indiana University, Bloomington
05.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Vincennes University
08.2009 - 01.2012