Lead John Saliba
Microbiologist | Head Microbiologist – Isolation | Pharmaceutical Microbiology
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About
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.
Experience
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.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Microbiology – Cavite State University – Don Severino Delas Alas Campus (2019 – 2023)
