Alexandra Alexandra Tejada Tejada-Strop
Laboratory Quality Specialist and Safety Officer @Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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WORK HISTORY
Laboratory Quality Specialist and Safety Officer @Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, GA, US
As Laboratory Quality Specialist and Safety Officer, I oversee the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of quality management systems and laboratory safety protocols in a federally regulated environment. I serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, guiding the division through successful compliance with CLIA, ISO 9001, and CDC biosafety standards.I lead the development of SOPs, training programs, and documentation strategies to support risk reduction, audit readiness, and quality assurance across virology and molecular diagnostics laboratories. I’ve successfully introduced process improvements that increased documentation accuracy by 50% and streamlined CAPA resolution timelines by 40%.As Safety Officer, I chair the lab safety committee and coordinate incident response investigations and root cause analyses. I’ve implemented new onboarding modules and routine training that led to a 60% decrease in lab incidents and improved participation in proactive safety reporting. I also manage chemical inventory controls and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and CDC environmental health regulations.My role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including operations, regulatory affairs, research, and external partners, to ensure safety, accuracy, and consistency in lab practices that impact national public health outcomes.
EDUCATION
Georgia State University
Graduate Certificate, Public Health
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Georgia State University
Master of Science, Biology
The University of Georgia
Doctor of Public Health Candidate
SKILLS
ABOUT ALEXANDRA ALEXANDRA TEJADA TEJADA-STROP
Dynamic and mission-driven quality and sustainability professional with over a decade of leadership experience in quality assurance, safety program development, environmental compliance, and public health operations. Adept at implementing ISO 9001 and CLIA standards, leading cross-functional teams, and translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable programs. Proven success driving sustainability initiatives, reducing risk, and enhancing quality performance through root cause analysis, process improvement, and data-informed strategies. Passionate about continuous improvement, cross-sector collaboration, and making a measurable impact on health and environmental outcomes.
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