Yelena C.
About Yelena C.
Yelena C. is a Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and cannabis industries. She has held various roles in quality assurance and control, demonstrating strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to quality management.
Current Role at TerrAscend
Yelena C. serves as the Quality Assurance Manager at TerrAscend, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing quality control measures. Her experience in this capacity contributes to the company's commitment to maintaining high-quality products and services.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to her current role, Yelena worked at CannTrust as a Quality Assurance Supervisor for eight months in 2020. She also held the position of Quality Assurance Specialist at CannTrust from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Validation Consultant at Universal Quality Solutions Inc. from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a QA Associate at Apollo Health and Beauty Care from 2018 to 2019. Her extensive background in quality assurance spans various roles and responsibilities.
Education and Professional Development
Yelena studied at the Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, where she achieved a certificate in Food Technology, Safety, and Quality in 2019. She also completed a program in Cannabis – Management, Quality & Edibles at the same institution. Earlier, she earned an Engineer’s Degree in Engineering Chemistry from Hamikhlalah Ha'academit Lehandassah Sami Shamoon, completing her studies in 2015. This educational background supports her expertise in quality assurance.
Skills and Competencies
Yelena possesses strong troubleshooting skills, which enable her to effectively address quality assurance issues. Her ability to manage time efficiently is complemented by her high level of self-motivation and organizational skills. Additionally, she holds a security clearance, indicating her reliability in handling sensitive information, which is crucial in the quality assurance field.
Work History at Teva Pharmaceuticals
Yelena worked at Teva Pharmaceuticals in various capacities, including Quality Control Chemist from 2012 to 2015 and Quality Control Team Lead for eight months in 2016. Her roles at Teva provided her with significant experience in quality control processes and team leadership, contributing to her overall expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.