Lissette Toro

Perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance. Conduct environmental monitoring including air, surface and water sampling in the production facility. Prepare culture media, reagents, and other materials required for microbiological analysis.

Microbiology Technician - Ya YA Foods USA - Ogden, UT

(2025-03)

• Perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct environmental monitoring including air, surface and water sampling in the production facility.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and other materials required for microbiological analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as autoclave, incubators, and colony counters.
• Document and report test result accurately, following Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacture Practice (GMP) and internal quality procedures.
• Support quality assurance and sanitation teams by providing microbiological data and feedback.

External Laboratory Consulting - MB -LAB - Quito, EC

(2021-03 - 2024-07)

• Specialized advice and recommendations on how to improve the quality of test and analysis results, help the laboratory to identify and solve quality problems.
• Conduct audits and recommend corrective action plans
• Train staff on updated techniques and regulations.
• Optimize workflows and validate analytical methods.
• Oversee improvement, expansion, or digitalization projects in the laboratory.

Order Picker - Packer lead - PITTED LOGISTICS - Salt Lake City, UT

(2022-06 - 2024-07)

• Supervise and guide a team of pickers and packers.
• Organize and prioritize orders for timely fulfilment.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing and labeling.
• Train new staff and enforce safety protocols.
• Monitor team performance and resolve issues.
• Assist with inventory management and stock checks.

Laboratory Analyst - INNOVALIVE VETERINARY AND FOOD LABORATORY - Quito, EC

(2021-08 - 2022-05)

• Perform microbiological tests on food and veterinary product samples.
• Detected pathogens and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Apply techniques such as PCR, selective media cultures and microscopy for microorganism identification.
• Ensure procedures comply with food safety and health regulations ( ISO, FDA, etc)
• Collect, label and prepare samples for microbiological analysis.

Pharmaceutical Supervisor in a Microbiology Laboratory - QUALIPHARM - Quito, EC

(2019-02 - 2020-07)

• Oversee microbiological testing on pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with regulations (GMP, FDA, HACCP)
• Review and approve technical reports, test results, and laboratory documentation.
• Train staff in microbiological techniques and quality control regulations.
• Supervise the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and materials needed for operations.

Professor of Applied Microbiology and Molecular - TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF AMBATO UTA - Ambato, EC

(2017-02 - 2019-02)

• Teach advanced concepts of clinical microbiology, including pathogen identification, diagnostic techniques and antimicrobial resistance.
• Design and oversee laboratory practices focused on microbiological cultures, susceptibility testing and molecular methods.
• Conduct research on infectious diseases, microbiota, and the development of new diagnostic techniques.
• Supervise research projects related to medical and clinical microbiology.
• Train students in biosafety standards and clinical sample handling.

Lab technician of Molecular Biology and Food Microbiology - LACONAL - Ambato, EC

(2016-10 - 2017-02)

• Perform microbiological analysis of food, water, and surfaces to detect pathogens and contaminants.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and samples for microbiological testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, incubators, and microscopes.
• Comply with food safety and quality regulations (ISO, HACCP,FDA, GMP)
• Record, analyze and report microbiological test results.
• Monitor the work environment to ensure hygienic and safe conditions.
• Participate in internal audits and ensure adherence to good laboratory practices (GLP)

Forensic Science Laboratory Analyst - ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE - Ambato, EC

(2015-01 - 2016-10)

• Conduct chemical, biological, or physical analyses on forensic evidence, such as blood, fibers, DNA, and chemical substances.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques such as PCR, chromatography, spectrometry and microscopy.
• Ensure the chain of custody of evidence throughout the analysis process.
• Accurately document and record results following established protocols.
• Comply with quality standards, safety regulations, and forensic laboratory best practices.

Technological Laboratory Assistant - BIOMEDAL - BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LABORATORY - Seville, Spain

(2014-06 - 2014-12)

• Prepare culture media and solutions for cell cultures and microorganisms.
• Assist in advanced techniques such as molecular cloning, genetic transformation, and recombinant protein expression.
• Maintain and monitor cell cultures and bioreactors.
• Operate specialized equipment such as thermocycles, spectrophotometers and fermentation systems.
• Perform biochemical and molecular analyses, including PCR, ELISA, and DNA sequencing.
• Support research and development projects in areas like molecular biology, bioprocesses, biopharmaceuticals.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilizing and preparing workspaces for biotechnological experiments.

Master's - Microbiology Applied to Industrial Biotechnology - University Of Seville (2014-02)

Bachelor's of Science - Applied and Clinical Microbiology - Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (2011-10)