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Alexandra Trocan

Chepstow,Gwent

Summary

Skilled laboratory professional with 3+ years of experience in quality control and microbiological testing within the food and water industries. Expert in managing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement in laboratory operations.

Strong background in pathogen testing, sample tracking, and health and safety compliance, with a focus on delivering precise, reliable results in food safety and hygiene.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical coordinator

One Scientific Ltd
Bristol
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed microbiological testing, including pathogen testing, hygiene standards, and air quality for the food manufacturing sector, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality regulations.
  • Organised lab workflow and prioritised tasks to ensure on-time analysis and reporting, reducing turnaround time by 55%.
  • Maintained high-quality standards and accuracy in test results, implementing improvements that resulted in 30% fewer errors.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping, streamlining documentation processes and enhancing audit-readiness.
  • Supported health and safety compliance, contributing to a safe working environment by identifying risks and reporting incidents following industry standards.
  • Leveraged expertise in LIMS and Microsoft Office to manage and report on thousands of samples, improving data accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Led training and mentoring of new staff, increasing team competency and reducing training time by 10%.

Problem solver

Amazon UK
Bristol
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Temporary job whilst finishing studies where acquired significant supervisory experience overseeing teams of over 50 individuals, consistently ensuring adherence to productivity and safety standards.
  • Responsible for completing detailed reports in Excel, demonstrating strong data management skills.
  • A proactive approach to identifying health and safety hazards.
  • Skilled in managing time effectively under pressure, ensuring that goals are achieved without compromising safety or quality.
  • Additionally, experience in training new associates showcases strong communication skills, facilitating the clear conveyance of complex information to diverse audiences.

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Science

University of the West of England
Bristol
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Babes-Bolyai University
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
10.2017 - 07.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Pharmacy

Nursing College Iancu De Hunedoara
Hunedoara, Romania
10.2017 - 07.2020

Skills

    ●Data Analysis: Strong ability to analyse, organise, and summarise large datasets for reporting and operational improvement, particularly in laboratory settings

    ● LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) Expertise: Over 3 years of advanced experience using LIMS to inspect and approve samples, enter results, create and share reports, and manage daily sample analysis schedules Highly proficient in ensuring data integrity, generating accurate reports, and coordinating lab workflows efficiently

    ● Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced): Over 10 years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

    ● PowerPoint: Skilled in developing and formatting custom slides, create interactive presentations with embedded links, videos, and design elements

    ● Word: Proficient in creating and formatting documents, tables, and templates; experienced in document protection, creating handovers, and compiling comprehensive company handbooks

    ● Excel: Advanced use of spreadsheets, pivot tables, data analysis, and formulas to streamline workflows, generate reports, and improve productivity

    ● Outlook: Expertise in managing professional communication, organising emails, scheduling, and setting reminders


Languages

English
Fluent
Romanian
Native
Italian
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Technical coordinator

One Scientific Ltd
03.2022 - Current

Problem solver

Amazon UK
10.2021 - 03.2023

Master of Science - Forensic Science

University of the West of England
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Babes-Bolyai University
10.2017 - 07.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Pharmacy

Nursing College Iancu De Hunedoara
10.2017 - 07.2020

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