Anthony Messiadi

Multidisciplinary Agricultural Engineer and MSc graduate in Food science and Technology with 10+ years of combined experience in both research and industrial environments across Europe and the Middle East. Experienced in dairy processing, laboratory diagnostics, quality control and assurance, and food safety, with strong expertise in ISO/FSSC systems and advanced analytical techniques. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and operate across diverse analytical testing fields in high-performance environments.

Quality Assurance Manager - Biladi Farms (Dairy Industry) - Karbala – Iraq

(2023-08)

• Operate dairy processing / process-oriented
• Prevent defects during processing
• Maintain the dairy industry according to GMP Standards (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Develop quality processes and procedures
• Conduct quality audits and preventive actions
• Perform monitoring and reporting (ISO 9001:2015 – ISO 22001:2018 – FSSC 22000:2018)

Head of Serology and Mycotoxin - Sahara Karbala Co. / ETIHAD Group - Karbala – Iraq

(2021-07 - 2023-07)

Played a key role in the collaborative effort to establish a laboratory from the ground up, contributing to all stage of setup, including equipment selection, layout design, and operational procedures.

• Lead the serology department, serving more than 900 poultry House, ensuring accurate testing, quality control and timely reporting
• Conduct serological testing with a focus on ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and HAHI (Hemagglutination inhibition) techniques to support disease diagnosis, surveillance and research
• Manage the day to day running of the lab, including ensuring all areas are sanitized as per company protocols and regulations
• Provide mentoring to junior members of the team
• Resolve technical/Scientific problems in a timely manner by collaborating with other specialists as required, including participating in related discussions that identify relevant theory and practical interventions
• Ensure all documentation, data and records were stored appropriately in line with regulations
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of mycotoxins (Aflatoxins, T2, Ochratoxins, Fumonisins, Zearalenone and DON)
• Prepare samples and reagents following standardized protocols to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of results
• Contribute to the monitoring and control of feed safety by identifying contamination risks in the poultry production chain
• Collaborated with the PCR department as needed
• Perform molecular diagnostics using RT-PCR to detect and monitor avian pathogens in poultry samples
• Extract nucleic acids (DNA/RNA), prepared PCR reactions and analyze results for accurate disease identification
• Conduct bacteriological analyses to identify pathogens affecting poultry health (e.g. Salmonella, E. coli, clostridium …)
• Perform culture techniques, biochemical testing, antibiotic susceptibility assays to support disease diagnosis and treatment planning

Quality Control and Assurance Manager - Dairy Khoury (Dairy industry) - Lebanon

(2017-08 - 2021-06)

• Operate dairy processing / Process-oriented
• Prevent defects during processing
• Maintain the dairy industry according to GMP Standards (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Develop quality processes and procedures
• Conduct quality audits and preventive actions
• Perform monitoring and reporting (ISO 9001:2015 – ISO 22001:2018 – FSSC 22000:2018)
• Operate dairy processing / Product oriented
• Perform the required laboratory tests according to the national and international standards (ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 22001:2005 / FSSC 22001:2018) and approved by the company
• Conduct physical, chemical, nutritional and microbiological tests for quality control and research purposes
• Analyze and interpret obtained results
• Sensory Evaluation (SE) and Results Analysis (RA)
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of procedures used in the lab
• Assist in finding solutions to problems that occur in the industry

Quality Control Officer - Wooden Bakery - Nabay – Lebanon

(2017-02 - 2017-08)

• Test the products for its intended use and make sure it performs up to the manufacturer's specifications
• Identify and eliminate quality defects in the manufacturing process to ensure customer's requirements are continually met (ISO 9001:2015)
• Observe and record factors, such as packaging, processing conditions of different products and sections
• Sensory Evaluation (SE) and Results Analysis (RA)
• Inspect machines for threading problems

Researcher - INRAE (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment) - Nantes – France

(2016-01 - 2016-06)

Subject: Characterization of a model emulsion for optimizing the functional properties of a Cameroonian recipe based on homemade red palm oil.

• Study the physicochemical characteristics of 33 different samples of artisanal palm oil using GC-MS, HPLC, ATG and DSC
• Investigate the effects of pH, ionic strength, the fatty acid type and the nature of the minerals on the emulsion stability (using granulometry, zeta potential and optical microscope)

Researcher (Trainee) - GEPEA - Saint Nazaire – France

(2015-03 - 2015-08)

Subject: Characterization and optimization of operating parameters of a high cell density photobioreactor (Microalgae)

• Optimize cultures in a high-volume productivity system (HPV)
• Conduct studies on two different strains of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris & Nannochloropsis gaditana) using three different types of photobioreactors (Airlift, Torique and ISOS)
• Manage the light attenuation to ensure stability of the culture and a maximum biomass production

Researcher (Trainee) - IRAL (Lebanese Agricultural Research Center) - Fanar – Lebanon

(2013-06 - 2013-07)

• Evaluate heavy metals in seafood purchased collected from different fishery markets in Lebanon (Local and imported)
• Conduct ELISA tests on mycotoxins and Enterotoxins in collected animal feed and raw milk from different farms

Master 2 Research in Food Science - Food Science - Nantes University (2015-09 - 2016-06)

Agricultural Engineer – Master 2 Research in Food Science and Technology - Food Science and Technology - Lebanese University (2015-09 - 2016-06)

Baccalaureate in Life Sciences and Earth - Life Sciences and Earth - College of Beit Chabab (2010-06)