1. Jacob Malacos
Contact
9600 Birch Run Rd
Millington, MI 48746
989-239-6386
jamal916916@yahoo.com
Profile
Objective I am looking to relocate to Michigan seeking a position in Quality Assurance in a laboratory or
manufacturing environment. I am looking to return to Michigan after 5 years in California to be
closer to family. I will be in Michigan beginning May 26, 2016 to pursue opportunities in the
Michigan area while on leave from my position in California.
Availability June 2016
Key Skills
I have 4+ years experience of Quality Assurance experience at Esoterix Endocrine Sciences in an FDA, CAP-ISO, and
CLIA regulated laboratory along with 4+ years of management experience supervising 20+ staff members as a supervisor
at Wolverine Human Services. I work continuously at maintaining and improving all aspects of our QMS. I am proficient at
utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including developing a non-conformance database for quality management. I led a team of
supervisors and managers through a major non-conformance response essential for our labs initial ISO-15189 certification.
I am proficient in utilizing Master Control database for Document Control, SOP review, personnel training records, and non
conformance data entry. I am able to accept and deliver criticism professionally.
Education
2008 to 2011 B.S. Biochemistry May 2011
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
1997 to 2001 Chemical Engineering
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
1993 to 1997 Heritage High School,Saginaw,MI
Work Experience
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Esoterix Endocrine Sciences (subsidiary of LabCorp) Calabasas, CA
 Execute and coordinate Continuous Improvementprojects
 Create, review, and maintain Quality Indicators for processes throughoutthe lab
 Track and Trend non-conformances through MicrosoftAccess and Master Control databases
 Perform regular trace, data, training,and process audits
 Initiate Corrective Action requests, assist management in Root Cause Analysis, and perform
Effectiveness Checks for Corrective Action Goals
 Execute and review validations of laboratoryequipmentand assaymethods
 Prepare and execute responses to external audits including FDAand CAP-ISO 15189.
 Create, review and maintain Quality Indicators for processes throughoutthe lab
 Utilize Master Control database for Controlled Documents, staff training documents, review and
updating of SOP’s and non-conformance data entry to track and trend
 Perform Risk Analysis on new and current processes and procedures
 Oversee Quality testing of manufactured reagents for over 180 bioanalytical and clinical assays
 Administer Internal Proficiency Testing program for over 130 analytes regulated by CLIA and
CAP among others
 Manage Proficiency Testing program from CAP, CDC, NY DoH, and DEQAS
Laboratory Technician Steroids Dept.
Esoterix Endocrine Sciences (subsidiary of LabCorp) Calabasas, CA
 Conduct clinical Endocrine System testing by performing assays including liquid-liquid
extractions and protein precipitations
 Execute assays in a GLP environmentregulated by SOP’s
 Operate a variety of laboratory equipment including liquid handlers (Hamilton, Packard and
Tecan), Centrifuges, rotovaps, turbovaps radio counters, luminometers, ARIA TX4 and Agilent
1100 HPLC, and MDS-SCIEX API 4000/5000 Mass Spec systems
 Build load lists,assaybatches,and track sample data using M.O.L.I.S.
Full-Time
10/2012- Pres
Full-Time
8/2011-9/2012

2. Work Experience
Shift Supervisor
Wolverine Human Services Vassar,MI
 Oversaw all aspects ofrunning a juvenile residential facility
 Manage over 20 Direct Care staff including scheduling and task assignment
Research
SVSU Analytical Chemistry Project
Lycopene and Beta Carotene Analysis of Tomatoes and Tomato Products 1/2011-5/2011
 Utilized Raman Spectroscopy to analyze lycopene and beta carotene peak ratios via OriginPro
software
Biodiesel Researcher
Central Michigan University 5/2010-9/2010
 Production of biodiesel and biodiesel apparatus including glycerin purification apparatus
 Sample analysis utilizing ICP-OES,GC-FID and winlab32 software
 Data collection and professional notebook keeping
SVSU Biochemistry ResearchProject
Gene Transfer from Soybeans to Algae 1/2010-5/2010
 mRNA was extracted from soybean cotyledon and reversed transcribed producing cDNA
 The Iba gene was amplified utilizing PCR and tested with gel electrophoresis
 Restriction enzymes were used to insertgene into chloroplasttransformation vectors
 Modified vectors were introduced to algae and transformed via electroporation
Other Interests
I coached wrestling at White Pine Middle School for three years and would like to continue to coach youth sports. I was a
member of the University of Michigan football team from 1997-1999 including the 1997 national championship team. Go
Blue.
Full-Time
8/2005-1/2010