Katherine Parker
About Katherine Parker
Katherine Parker is a Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., with extensive experience in quality management systems and external auditing in the construction materials testing industry. She has held various positions in quality assurance and management across multiple organizations since 2010.
Work at Octapharma Plasma
Katherine Parker has been employed at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. since 2019. She currently holds the position of Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes within the organization. Her work focuses on ensuring the traceability and safety of donors, products, and processes across multiple plasma centers. Katherine's experience in quality management systems is integral to her role, contributing to the overall safety and compliance of plasma collection and processing.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Parker earned her Bachelor's degree from Plymouth State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background has equipped her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her career in quality assurance. Katherine has developed expertise in external auditing for quality management systems, particularly within the construction materials testing industry. This expertise is complemented by her extensive experience in quality assurance roles across various organizations.
Background in Quality Assurance
Katherine Parker has a robust background in quality assurance, having worked in various capacities within the field. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance at CSL Plasma from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Laboratory Assessor, Level I, at the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory from 2015 to 2016. Her experience spans several years and includes a focus on quality management systems, which enhances her effectiveness in her current position.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure in quality assurance, Katherine Parker held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Assistant Manager at Olympia Sports in 2010 and served as a Peer Tutor at Plymouth State University from 2011 to 2014. These roles provided her with valuable skills in management and communication, which have been beneficial in her subsequent quality assurance positions.