Beth Russell
About Beth Russell
Beth Russell is the Laboratory Supervisor for the Base Oils Analytical Unit at Chevron Corporation in Richmond, CA, with extensive experience in quality control and laboratory management.
Current Role at Chevron Corporation
Beth Russell serves as the Laboratory Supervisor for the Base Oils Analytical Unit at Chevron Corporation in Richmond, CA. In this role, she ensures the efficient operation of laboratory functions, supervises personnel, and manages procedural compliance. She coordinates the HES Base Oil Safety team, ensuring the timely communication of HES laboratory requirements and participates in regular HES meetings. Additionally, she provides training to the Base Oil laboratory personnel, including Incidental Spill and Permit to Work training.
Previous Experience in Quality and QC Supervision
Beth Russell has an extensive background in quality and QC supervision. She worked at Shape Products as part of the Quality Systems team in 2008 for 2 months. From 2006 to 2008, she was employed at Novo Nordisk Delivery Technologies as a QC Supervisor, overseeing quality control processes for 2 years. Prior to that, she held dual roles at Aradigm Corporation from 1998 to 2003, functioning as a Lab Specialist III and an Associate Scientist III for a combined total of 5 years.
Early Career in Laboratory and QA/QC Positions
Beth Russell's early career is marked by various technical and laboratory roles. She worked as a Chemist at Anresco Laboratories in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1997 to 1998. She served as a Toxicology Technologist at Pharmchem Laboratories for 3 years, starting in 1994. Her career began as a Laboratory Technician at Crop Production Services in Tulare, CA, in 1993, followed by an internship at Solvay Pharmaceuticals as a QA/QC Technician in Baudette, Minnesota, from 1992 to 1993. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in laboratory practices and quality assurance.
Education in Chemistry
Beth Russell pursued higher education at Bemidji State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. She studied there from 1989 to 1993, during which she developed her expertise in chemical sciences, setting the stage for her career in various laboratory and quality assurance positions.
Certifications and Internal Auditing Expertise
Beth Russell holds multiple certifications that enhance her qualifications in quality management and internal auditing. She is fully certified as an ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditor and deemed competent in QM-Quality Management Systems v2.0 and AU-Management Systems Auditing v2.1. As part of the internal ISO9001 audit team, she contributes to auditing Base Oil refinery manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with high standards.
Leadership in Project Management and Safety Systems
Beth Russell demonstrates leadership in various project management and safety system initiatives. She leads the laboratory equipment replacement improvement project, involving multi-year planning, equipment identification, and MOC execution. She is responsible for writing and revising laboratory test methods, JLAs, and job desk manuals. Additionally, she is involved in the stewardship and leadership of OE/HES management systems including ATM, IMPACT ERM, LPS, and Wellnomics. She also leads the execution of LPO, LI, and NLI investigations, employing methodologies such as the 5-Whys for root cause analysis.