Tess Smith
About Tess Smith
Tess Smith is a Quality Control Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb with a background in chemical and biological sciences and a strong interest in community health and advocacy.
Professional Experience
Tess Smith is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Quality Control Associate. Prior to this role, she held several positions, including Sanitation and Quality Assurance Supervisor at Darigold for nine months between 2019 and 2020, and Quality Assurance Lab Technician at Darigold for ten months from 2018 to 2019. She has also worked at Labcorp Dynacare as an Accessioning Lab Assistant for eight months in the Greater Seattle Area starting in 2017. Earlier in her career, she served as a Student Research Assistant both at the University of Washington's Department of Immunology and UW Medicine's Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases.
Education and Expertise
Tess Smith graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Her background in chemical and biological sciences aids her in analytically contemplating solutions. Her education hones her problem-solving capabilities and enhances her skills in quality control and assurance tasks. This solid educational foundation supports her current role at Bristol Myers Squibb and aligns with her career interests in making impactful contributions to society.
Community Involvement and Volunteering
Tess Smith is actively engaged with nonprofits, aiming to promote prosperity and health within her community. Her strong interest in expanding collaborations with non-profits and getting involved with local government and advocacy groups demonstrates her commitment to societal betterment. Through these volunteer efforts, she contributes positively to community health and well-being.
Previous Roles in Quality Assurance
Before her current role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Tess Smith accumulated significant experience in the field of quality assurance. Notably, she worked as a Sanitation and Quality Assurance Supervisor at Darigold and prior to that as a Quality Assurance Lab Technician. These roles involved oversight and assurance of quality standards, which contributed to her depth of expertise in this area. Her experience in these roles highlights her dedication to maintaining high standards of quality in her work.
Interest in Problem-Solving and Impactful Solutions
Tess Smith values a career that involves problem-solving and working on large-scale, impactful solutions. Her analytical skills, honed through her educational background in biochemistry, enable her to effectively contemplate and devise solutions. Tess aims to contribute positively to society, aligning her career with her personal values of making a meaningful impact.