Lee Forster, Pcqi
About Lee Forster, Pcqi
Lee Forster is the Global Quality Assurance Technical Lead at ExxonMobil with over 25 years of experience in the oil, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals industries.
Global Quality Assurance Technical Lead at ExxonMobil
Lee Forster is currently serving as the Global Quality Assurance Technical Lead at ExxonMobil. In this role since 2021, Forster is responsible for overseeing global QA strategies to ensure product quality and compliance. His responsibilities include implementing quality assurance protocols, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with other departments to maintain standards. Forster's extensive experience in quality assurance positions him as a key figure in maintaining ExxonMobil's commitment to quality and safety.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current position, Lee Forster worked in various roles at ExxonMobil. Notably, he was the Quality Assurance Program Manager for EMBSI from 2019 to 2021. During this period, he managed QA programs, developed quality strategies, and ensured compliance with certification standards. From 2017 to 2021, Forster also served as Global Quality Assurance Advisor at ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences Inc., where he provided technical support and resolved instrument issues. Earlier roles include QA Coordinator and Laboratory Shift Supervisor, further showcasing his depth of experience in the QA field.
Professional Background
Lee Forster boasts an impressive career spanning over 25 years in various technical fields. Starting as a Shift Chemical Analyst at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals from 1987 to 1996, he gained significant experience in pharmaceuticals. This was followed by an 11-year tenure at Cognis as a Shift Chemical Analyst. Since joining ExxonMobil in 2007, Forster has taken on multiple roles, reflecting his growing expertise and leadership in quality assurance within the oil, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals industries.
Education in Analytical and Applied Chemistry
Lee Forster holds two key qualifications in chemistry. He studied Analytical Chemistry at the University of Greenwich, earning an LRSC in 1997. Prior to that, he attended the University of Portsmouth, where he completed an HNC in Applied Chemistry in 1996. These educational accomplishments provided Forster with a solid foundation in analytical and applied chemistry, which he has successfully applied throughout his extensive career in quality assurance.
Roles in Quality Assurance and Chemical Analysis
Over his career, Lee Forster has held various roles emphasizing quality assurance and chemical analysis. His early career roles include being a Shift Chemical Analyst at both Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Cognis. At ExxonMobil, his positions ranged from Laboratory Technician and QA Coordinator to more senior roles such as Global Quality Assurance Advisor and Program Manager. Forster’s work has consistently involved managing technical staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing technical troubleshooting support, underlining his comprehensive expertise in the field.