Maria Sariyska
Plovdiv,22
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager knowledgeable about best practices and compliance standards in international manufacturing company. Well-versed in all facets of operations, including quality assurance, training and safety management. Problem-solving oriented, with strong attention on the details and positive attitude. Focused on continuous improvement, always seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, processes or operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager
Socotab EOOD
Bulgaria
10.2011 - Current
- Organizes and manages quality control activities of physical, chemical and sand testing laboratories (i.e. process control, sampling and testing of raw materials, final product, quality checks prior export)
- Evaluates test results and determines appropriate corrective action when needed
- Reviews analytical data to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
- Reviews completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance
- Performs routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Manages, develops, implements and monitors procedures for control of different parameters and processes, equipment checks, calibration and proper usage, health and safety, including respective working instructions
- Participates in improvement and optimization of current processes, methodologies and equipment, as well as in implementation of advanced and new techniques and technologies
- Coordinates the process of out of spec and non-conformity product identification and handling, including root-cause analyses, corrective actions and reporting
- Has a leading role in management of people, processes and documentation flow, as well as in risk-assessment, operations planning and budgeting
- Manages supply purchasing, restocking and inventory tracking as part of yearly budget
- Applies time-management, data analysis and statistical control tools
- Prepares various reports, summaries and presentations in a strict and timely manner
- Works under pressure, takes responsible decisions in a challenging and dynamic industrial environment
- Provides leadership and mentoring to the employees to supply knowledge and support engagement
- Problem-solving oriented, working both independently and as a team player.
Chemical Laboratory Supervisor
Socotab EOOD
Bulgaria
01.2004 - 10.2011
- Responsible for personnel training and equipment maintenance, as well as for development and coordination of Socotab Group Chemical Analysis Program
- Developed and validated method for determination of alkaloids in tobacco and tobacco products by GC
- Developed and validated HPLC methodology for determination of sugars in tobacco and tobacco products.
Shift Supervisor at QA Laboratory
Socotab EOOD
Bulgaria
01.2003 - 10.2011
- Responsible for training and managing quality assurance laboratory staff; supervising fulfillment of ISO procedures and Customer requirements
- As ISO 9001 internal auditor contributes to the implementation of the standard.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies
- Provided feedback to employees regarding their performance in order to improve productivity
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner
Researcher
Food and Flavour Products and Equipment for Food Industry Testing Laboratory
Plovdiv
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Worked as a researcher at the Food and Flavour Products and Equipment for Food Industry Testing Laboratory, responsible for conducting research in the field of food and flavour products and equipment testing.
PhD student
Department of Biotechnology, University of Food Technology (UFT)
Plovdiv
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Participated in the research team on fungal phytases at the Department of Biotechnology, University of Food Technology (UFT), Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Took part in students training programs in the field of enzyme technologies
- Developed dissertation paper “Biosynthesis, purification and properties of Aspergillus niger phytate-dephosphorylating enzymes”
- Well grounded in enzyme purification techniques as gel filtration, ion exchange chromatography, immobilized metal ion affinity chromatography, as well as in SDS PAGE, GC, HPLC etc.
Specialization
Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Manchester – Institute of Science and Technology
Manchester
05.1998 - 08.1998
- Participated in a specialization program at the Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Manchester – Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, UK
- Worked in the research group on Candida albicans
- Developed and defended graduation paper “Study of GDP-mannose pyrophosphorylase activity and osmotic stability of genetically manipulated strains of Candida albicans”.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
University of Food Technology
Plovdiv, Bulgaria2004
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Food Technology
Plovdiv, Bulgaria1998
Skills
- MS Office
- Quality Controls
- Data Analyses and Interpretation
- Equipment Management
- Staff Management
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation and Reporting
Iso Certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
Academic Degrees
- PhD, Biotechnology, University of Food Technology, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 2004
- MSc, Biotechnology, University of Food Technology, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 1998
Languages
- English
- Russian
Languages
Bulgarian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Driving license
- ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 - Internal Auditor
Accomplishments
- 1998 – Awarded as The First of His Year
- 2002 – For the presentation of the “Purification and properties of phytase from Aspergillus niger” paper received honorary diploma “Best young scientist”
Affiliations
- Pet rescue and care
- Woodwork
Timeline
Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager
Socotab EOOD
10.2011 - Current
Chemical Laboratory Supervisor
Socotab EOOD
01.2004 - 10.2011
Shift Supervisor at QA Laboratory
Socotab EOOD
01.2003 - 10.2011
Researcher
Food and Flavour Products and Equipment for Food Industry Testing Laboratory
01.2001 - 01.2004
PhD student
Department of Biotechnology, University of Food Technology (UFT)
01.1999 - 01.2004
Specialization
Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Manchester – Institute of Science and Technology
05.1998 - 08.1998
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
University of Food Technology
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Food Technology
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