Luiji Yahaba

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with 3 years of combined experience in food manufacturing, laboratory testing, regulatory compliance, and product quality control. Proven track record in maintaining food safety standards, monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and company specifications. Experienced in identifying quality issues, implementing corrective actions, and working closely with production teams to maintain high product standards.

Committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers.

Laboratory Chemical Technician at F.A.S.T Laboratories (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Performed chemical and microbiological testing for food and industrial samples.
• Prepared accurate laboratory reports and maintained ISO 17025 documentation standards.
• Assisted clients in validating product quality and safety specifications.
• Maintained laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and proper testing procedures.
• Ensured timely release of reliable test results.

Quality Assurance Specialist at Mekeni Food Corporation (2024-12 – 2025-08)

• Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Conducted routine inspections of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products.
• Identified quality deviations and coordinated corrective actions with production teams.
• Maintained traceability records, monitoring logs, and quality documentation accurately.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Ensured sanitation, hygiene, and operational compliance within production areas.
• Conducted product testing, shelf-life studies, and quality evaluations for new food products.
• Analyzed product performance data and recommended formulation improvements.
• Supported pilot production trials and quality checks during product development.
• Maintained research documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborated with project teams to improve product consistency and quality.

Associate Researcher & Product Developer at Central Luzon State University (2023-08 – 2024-10)

• Align Cosco-specific food safety requirements to the given document.
• Demonstrate a high-level understanding of HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP through consistent high performance on technical FSMA exams.
• Participate in remote briefings to demonstrate knowledge on revising documents tasks completed and progress in the current task.
• Drafting and refining document to ensure technical instructions are clear, concise, and compliant with current safety standards.
• Assist technical audits of SOPs to ensure 100% alignment with SQF and GFSI benchmarks.
• Manage end-to-end artwork and labeling approvals, ensuring compliance with the FSANZ Food Standards Code.

FSQA & Compliance Specialist Intern at Consultaire Inc. (2022-06 – 2022-08)

• Align Cosco-specific food safety requirements to the given document.
• Demonstrate a high-level understanding of HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP through consistent high performance on technical FSMA exams.
• Participate in remote briefings to demonstrate knowledge on revising documents tasks completed and progress in the current task.
• Drafting and refining document to ensure technical instructions are clear, concise, and compliant with current safety standards.
• Assist technical audits of SOPs to ensure 100% alignment with SQF and GFSI benchmarks.
• Manage end-to-end artwork and labeling approvals, ensuring compliance with the FSANZ Food Standards Code.

Bachelor of Science in Food Technology – Central Luzon State University (2019 – 2023)