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Kate Parent

Tucson

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in Design for Quality and Manufacturing. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering collaboration across departments. Skilled in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, driving impactful solutions in complex environments. Committed to leveraging system-level thinking and teamwork for successful project outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Transfer Specialist

Roche Diagnostics
03.2024 - Current
  • Increased operational efficiency within the transfer process by proactively suggesting enhancements to our existing procedures.
  • Developed interdepartmental communication tools to streamline alignment between stakeholders in Planning, Operations Fiance, Marketing, Validations, and Assay Development.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve complex transfer issues and improve cross-departmental relations.
  • Liaised with Project and Lifecycle Leads to bring Operations consultations earlier in the development process.
  • Member of Design for Quality and Manufacturability Community of Practice and Analytical Methods Implementation Steering Committee.

Research Scientist

Recognition Analytix
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked with cross-functional team to iteratively improve the design of a chip-based DNA-sequencing platform.
  • Coordinated production, testing, and analysis efforts across the organization.
  • Increased testing throughput via streamlining and automation.

Scientist, Assay Investigation & Resolution

Roche Diagnostics
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Performed root-cause analysis to resolve quality issues utilizing a variety of tools such as fishbone diagrams, fault trees, and five whys.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders in manufacturing operations to dissect processes and identify possible failure points.
  • Utilized SAP and ETQ to develop an in-depth portrait of product and process history.
  • Adapted to rapidly changing priorities working within the Agile framework.
  • Translated complex scientific concepts into accessible presentations, enabling cross-functional alignment on resolution pathways.

System Scientist

Collins Aerospace Systems
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Shepherded products from product concept through manufacturing.
  • Led teams of engineers across disciplines to develop rugged, robust analytical equipment.
  • Designed and developed air monitoring instrumentation for crewed space flight, mobile detection of chemical weapons, and analysis of trace explosives.
  • Participated in numerous lean operating events from planning to root-cause-analysis.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
07-2017

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2012

Skills

  • Design for Quality and Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Root-cause Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Process Mapping
  • Data Analysis and Visualization
  • System-level Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Certified Professional, ICAgile - 2025
Yellow Belt, Six Sigma DRM - 2022

Previous Experience

University of Arizona - Graduate Research Assistant

Tucson, AZ • 8/2012 - 7/2017


Arizona State University - Research Assistant

Tempe, AZ • 1/2010 - 7/2012

Timeline

Senior Technical Transfer Specialist

Roche Diagnostics
03.2024 - Current

Research Scientist

Recognition Analytix
10.2022 - 03.2023

Scientist, Assay Investigation & Resolution

Roche Diagnostics
10.2021 - 10.2022

System Scientist

Collins Aerospace Systems
08.2017 - 07.2021

Ph.D. - Chemistry

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Arizona State University

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