Elizabeth Kepler
Winchester
Summary
Recent chemistry graduate working in quality assurance with practical experience in laboratory analysis and research in academic and industrial environments. Proficient in water quality testing, QA/QC procedures, and LIMS systems. Strong analytical chemistry skills with a focus on research and monitoring roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
06.2025 - Current
- Performed analytical tests on flour and finished products using moisture analyzers, sieves, colorimeters to assess physical and aesthetic quality.
- Conducted routine audits of packaging lines to verify compliance with food safety regulations and customer specifications.
- Coordinated with operators to implement corrective actions, resolving quality and safety issues to maintain compliance.
- Led monthly environmental monitoring program, troubleshooting issues to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
Student Trainee (Physical Science, GS-4)
U.S. Geological Survey
Reston
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained hands-on experience with advanced laboratory techniques while collaborating with three project leaders on multidisciplinary biogeochemistry research projects.
- Developed and refined procedures for a spectrophotometric procedure to analyze aqueous iron.
- Prepared and ran soil samples on the microgram scale for carbon and nitrogen analysis using a CHNS elemental analyzer.
- Followed all laboratory standard operating and quality control procedures under the USGS quality management system.
Lab Analyst
Greenway Engineering Environmental Quality Lab
Winchester
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Tested for water quality parameters including total suspended solids and total phosphorus for 30 town and city wastewater treatment facilities.
- Developed and updated lab standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Managed lab opening and closing procedures, facilitating seamless daily operations.
- Completed training in LIMS data system and biohazardous laboratory procedures to support daily lab functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Geology
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.2025
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Laboratory techniques
- LIMS software
- Data analysis
- MS Office
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Librarian, Strasburg Community Library, Strasburg, VA, 2022-2024
- Scientist Volunteer, Friends of the Shenandoah River, Winchester, VA, 2025
Research
Student Researcher, Bebout Laboratory at William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 2023-2025
- Performed and analyzed a research project on cadmium-based ligand crystal structure.
- Found and solved two novel structures and documented findings.
- Compiled comprehensive reports detailing research outcomes and methodologies.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
06.2025 - Current
Student Trainee (Physical Science, GS-4)
U.S. Geological Survey
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lab Analyst
Greenway Engineering Environmental Quality Lab
05.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Geology
College of William & Mary