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.
