Milton Balanta Vidal

Microbiology professional focused on Quality Control with experience in GMP environments and a solid understanding of regulatory standards.

Experience in microbiological techniques for QC analysis. Proven track record leading microbiology laboratories, conducting internal audits (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 14001) and implementing improvement initiatives in regulated industries. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on compliance, process optimization and interdisciplinary team coordination. MBA in emerging technologies applied to laboratory digitalization and automation.

R&D Scientist - SEIC EVO - Barcelona

(2024-01 - 2025-11)

• Led microbiological quality control laboratory for industrial processes, implementing GMP best practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for pharmaceutical-grade materials.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for microbiological analyses: Conducted sterility testing, bioburden analysis for process validation and product release.
• Performed internal audits as certified ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory auditor, evaluating compliance with quality standards, reviewing documentation and recommending corrective actions (CAPA).
• Microbiological monitoring and evaluation: Implemented current microbiological improvement programs including environmental monitoring, contamination control strategies and microbial identification protocols.
• Physicochemical and microbiological analysis of industrial waters (COD, BOD, pH, turbidity, filtration) with LIMS documentation.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary teams for deviation investigations, validation/verification studies.
• Drafting of technical reports, KPI tracking and management of chemical/microbiological inventories under GMP documentation standards.

R&D Technician / Lab Analyst - J. VILASECA S.A. - Barcelona

(2021-07 - 2023-12)

• Microbiological quality control operations in water systems: Performed routine and investigational microbiological testing including Legionella Spp. control, total viable count (TVC), and contamination trend analysis.
• Junior Audit Technician assisting with internal audit processes under supervision for ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental management), reviewing SOPs, calibration records and training documentation.
• GMP/cGLP compliance: Calibration and qualification of laboratory equipment (autoclaves, incubators, biosafety cabinets), maintaining documentation in accordance with quality standards.
• Microbiological techniques: Sterility testing, membrane filtration, culture-based methods for bacterial/fungal identification, antibiograms and microbial limit tests (MLT).
• Quality control of WWTP and Krofta system: Supervised wastewater treatment plant operations, performed microbiological and physicochemical monitoring and ensured regulatory compliance.
• Biocide management and monitoring: Evaluated efficacy of antimicrobial agents, coordinated biocide application schedules and tracked microbiological performance indicators.
• Support in external regulatory audits: Prepared documentation, participated in audit meetings and implemented follow-up actions for non-conformities.
• LIMS management: Data entry, review and approval of analytical results with electronic signatures and audit trail compliance.

Junior Researcher - University of Barcelona - Barcelona

(2020-01 - 2021-06)

• Laboratory coordination and quality assurance: Managed daily laboratory operations including culture media preparation, equipment calibration, reagent inventory control and adherence to good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Molecular biology techniques: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, lacZ assays with full documentation and result interpretation.
• Quantification of biofilms, morphotype analysis and bioinformatics analysis for gene expression studies (Gre factors).

Laboratory Intern - University Santiago of Cali - Cali

(2016-01 - 2019-08)

• Microbiological quality control: Preparation and sterilization of culture media, aseptic technique and strain conservation following GLP protocols.
• Microbiological contamination assessment: Characterization of molds/yeasts using morphological and biochemical methods; performed microbial limit testing and contamination investigations.
• Supported routine laboratory operations including documentation, equipment cleaning/maintenance and waste disposal according to biosafety standards.

Master - Bioinformatics and Biostatistics - University of Online Catalonia (2027)

MBA - Emerging Technologies - IOE Business School / American University of Europe (2025)

Master - Molecular Biology & Cytogenetics - ESNECA Business School (2021)

Bachelor - Microbiology - University Santiago of Cali (2020)