Russell Ellis
About Russell Ellis
Russell Ellis is a Microbiology Lab Analyst at Procter & Gamble with over 8 years of experience in microbiology laboratory testing and a background in chemical process operations and formulation.
Title
Russell Ellis holds the position of Microbiology Lab Analyst at Procter & Gamble. He has been serving in this role from 2013 to an indeterminate present time in Kansas City, Kansas.
Professional Background at Procter & Gamble
Russell Ellis has an extensive background at Procter & Gamble. Prior to his current role as Microbiology Lab Analyst, he worked as a Chemical Process Operator/ Formulation from 2011 to 2013. Before that, he was employed as a Pumper/Sanitizer from 2008 to 2011. Throughout his career at Procter & Gamble, Ellis has accumulated valuable experience in various operational roles in Kansas City, Kansas.
Education and Expertise
Russell Ellis attended Johnson County Community College, where he focused on Criminal Justice from 2002 to 2006. He completed his high school education at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, KS, where he graduated with a GPA of 3.0 from 1992 to 1997. He has over 8 years of experience in microbiology laboratory testing, specializing in raw materials and finished product testing, swabs, dilutions, aseptic sampling, TVO plating, and Celsis unit testing.
Microbiology Laboratory Testing
Russell Ellis is proficient in microbiology laboratory testing, including raw materials and finished product testing, as well as swabs, dilutions, aseptic sampling, and TVO plating. He also manages Celsis units, ensuring that IQ OQ & PQ performance certifications are properly stored. His expertise extends to Growth Promotion testing of all inbound media using selected microbial bugs to assess growth capability.
Responsibilities in Manufacturing and Clean Design
Russell Ellis plays a critical role in the validation and verification of Clean Design systems and equipment in manufacturing. He is skilled in managing tank levels, pumps, and pressures, and is qualified in sanitizing systems with a clean design approach. Additionally, he has experience in formulation control, ensuring ingredient adjustments maintain specification parameters for CAT, PH, and viscosity. His daily responsibilities include using Excel for program entries and maintaining written log sheets for laboratory testing processes.