Lead John Saliba

Experienced Microbiologist with a solid background in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting. Highly skilled in following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring accurate data documentation. A dedicated and detail-oriented professional who is eager to learn new systems, adapt to corporate workflows, and contribute effectively to team goals.

Head Microbiologist – Isolation at EURO-MED LABORATORIES PHIL., INC. (2026-03 – 2026-08)

• Supervised operations and provided technical guidance within the Isolation section.
• Oversaw Growth Promotion Testing (GPT), microorganism identification and confirmation.
• Managed culture maintenance, including Passage 1 cultures, glycerol stocks, storage and monitoring.
• Maintained isolation materials, culture related records, reports, logbooks, documentation, and prepare necessary requisitions.
• Assisted in troubleshooting and microbiological investigations involving failed or abnormal results.

Microbiologist → Isolation Microbiologist at EURO-MED LABORATORIES PHIL., INC. (2024-08 – 2026-03)

• Performed routine pharmaceutical microbiological testing, including Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET), Sterility Testing, Bioburden, Microbial Limit Testing, Particulate Matter and Testing.
• Conducted Environmental/Personnel Monitoring and water sampling for analysis.
• Performed housekeeping, decontamination and washing of used glassware, culture media preparation, depyrogenation of glassware and preparation and sterilization of testing materials.
• Performed Growth Promotion Testing (GPT) and culture media qualification.
• Performed microscopy and staining
• Identity confirmation of microorganism from failed Sterility Test and finished product floaters.
• Performed performance check and cleaning of laboratory equipment and prepare monthly and/or annual division reports.
• Maintained accurate laboratory records, documentation, and test results in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and laboratory quality requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Microbiology – Cavite State University – Don Severino Delas Alas Campus (2019 – 2023)