Dimitrios Giannitsios
Chemist, M.Sc.
Vrahati
Summary
QC/QA professional with an M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, offering 12+ years of experience in laboratory environment. Career background includes roles such as Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Supervisor and Senior QC Analyst, where i successfully managed teams and ensured adherence to quality control standards. My expertise in chemical analysis, trace metals, and laboratory operations has led to significant achievements, such as leading the accreditation process for trace metals analysis and establishing a new accredited chemical analysis department. Skilled in optimizing equipment operating practices, developing training programs, and maintaining accurate documentation which have resulted in improved efficiency and accuracy of testing procedures. With a strong academic background and a track record of success focused on advancing my skills and experiences in industrial environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Supervisor
Cadmion Analytical Laboratory
Kiato
1 2019 - Current
- Supervise and manage team of analysts across four chemical analysis departments (trace metals, water, food dietary value, and microbiology), ensuring efficient operations and adherence to quality control standards.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance skills and knowledge of team members, resulting in improved performance and productivity.
- Optimize equipment operating practices and conditions to minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and streamline analysis processes.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and customer specifications by regularly reviewing and updating laboratory processes and work instructions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to select and validate new equipment based on laboratory needs, ensuring technical requirements are met or exceeded.
- Coordinate and participate in inter-laboratory trials to benchmark performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide troubleshooting support to address technical issues and maintain smooth laboratory operations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records, ensuring traceability and accountability in all laboratory activities.
Senior Quality Control Analyst
Cadmion Analytical Laboratory
01.2013 - Current
- Led accreditation process for trace metals analysis in food and chemical analysis in water, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards set by Hellenic Accreditation System (E.SY.D).
- Conducted trace metals analysis in various samples including food, beverages, plants, water, animal feed, and environmental samples, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
- Coordinated and supervised training of new employees, providing guidance on analysis methods, techniques, and laboratory equipment usage.
- Conducted research and development to create in-house methods of analysis, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of testing procedures.
- Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize laboratory processes and ensure consistency in analysis methods.
- Reviewed laboratory test results, identified trends, and reported findings to management, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitored and maintained Liquid Chromatography (LC/MS/MS) analysis system, ensuring its optimal performance and accuracy.
- Successfully established new accredited chemical analysis department for trace metals, leading to significant increase in company profits.
Quality Control Analyst
Cadmion Analytical Laboratory
8 2010 - Current
- Conducted various chemical analyses in fields such as food dietary value, moisture content, water activity, oenology, and quality ranking of olive oil, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
- Implemented and monitored internal calibration program, ensuring accuracy and precision of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Managed ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies, ensuring smooth workflow and uninterrupted operations.
- Expertly performed solvent extraction of food and beverage samples for GC, LC/MS/MS, and HPLC analysis, ensuring integrity and quality of samples.
- Utilized spectroscopy techniques such as UV-Vis, GF-AAS, and FL-AAS, as well as Soxhlet, Kjeldahl, Elisa, and Karl Fischer methods for bench chemistry and chemical analysis.
- Actively participated as member of accredited panel of olive oil tasting and quality ranking, contributing to evaluation and assessment of olive oil samples.
- Maintained consistent and clear documentation of all analyses and procedures, ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards.
Lab Instructor
University of Athens, Chemistry Department, Inorganic Analysis sector
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Conducted and supervised Inorganic chemistry experiments to undergraduate students
Education
M.Sc. - Industrial Chemistry, Catalysis and Applications
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA), Chemistry Department
09.2007 - 05.2009
B.Sc. - Chemistry
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA)
09.2000 - 05.2006
Skills
MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access)
Certification
EN ISO IEC 17024 - Executive of Environmental Management and safe use of chemical waste, 02/2023, iCert Certification
Timeline
Senior Quality Control Analyst
Cadmion Analytical Laboratory
01.2013 - Current
Lab Instructor
University of Athens, Chemistry Department, Inorganic Analysis sector
09.2008 - 06.2009
M.Sc. - Industrial Chemistry, Catalysis and Applications
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA), Chemistry Department
09.2007 - 05.2009
B.Sc. - Chemistry
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA)
09.2000 - 05.2006
Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Supervisor
Cadmion Analytical Laboratory
1 2019 - Current
Quality Control Analyst
Cadmion Analytical Laboratory
8 2010 - Current
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