Experience

SEDQ
• Spain
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Mar 2019 - Present


IRIS Technology Group

• Spain
• Executive Offices

• Senior Research Scientist

  • Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  Participation in European (H2020) and private-funded projects related to the use of Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) in the visible and near-infrared ranges, for the detection of foreign bodies in food-industry products. Participation in European (H2020) and private-funded projects related to the use of Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) in the visible and near-infrared ranges, for the detection of foreign bodies in food-industry products.



Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

• Spain
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD in Applied Chemometrics

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2017

  Development and validation of quantitative methods for the non-destructive quantitative analysis of drugs, using spectroscopic techniques (Raman, NIR) and multivariate statistical tools such as Principal Components Analysis (PCA) and Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR). Beside spectroscopic methods, I have experience in traditional destructive methods that use HPLC instrumentation or spectrophotometry. Knowledge in Quality by Design, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), ICH Guidelines, GMP. In addition to the quantitative pharmaceutical analysis, I did some works related to the effect of the physical properties of the samples on Raman spectra (mainly particle size), as well as in Theory of Sampling. To take into account the possibility of subsampling issues when spectroscopic techniques such as Raman spectroscopy are used is quite important, as in most of applications there is some "limitation" regarding the laser spot size. At the end it must be verified that we have a representative sample of the material under study, after recording one or more spectra of it. Show less



AstraZeneca

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  Internship with the experts in spectroscopy and chemometrics of the Research Center of AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. A comparative study using different Raman and NIR spectrometers for the analysis of low-dose break-scored tablets was done. Several articles with the results obtained are in process. Internship with the experts in spectroscopy and chemometrics of the Research Center of AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. A comparative study using different Raman and NIR spectrometers for the analysis of low-dose break-scored tablets was done. Several articles with the results obtained are in process.



Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Costa Rica

• Pesticides Regulatory Affairs chemist.

  • May 2009 - Sep 2011

  Chemical and toxicological assessment of the dossiers submitted for the registration of agrochemicals in Costa Rica (technical grade active ingredients and end formulations). Evaluation of pesticide residues trials for the approval of new uses of end products already registered for other uses. Preparation of technical reports prior to possible modifications on the registration processes currently valid, based on the study of the latest considerations followed by EPA and EU (modifications both to the national and central-american normatives). Show less

• Laboratory chemist, Pesticides Residues Laboratory.

  • Jul 2008 - Apr 2009

  Validation of analytical methods for the determination of pesticide residues in different crops, assays for the implementation of QuEChERS methodology as the new multiresidual method of analysis for the laboratoryQuality assurance of the different operations of the laboratory.



Universidad de Costa Rica

• Costa Rica
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research Assistant of Pesticides Residues Laboratory. Environmental Pollution Research Center (CICA)

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2008

  Use of LC/UV, LC/DAD, LC/MS, GC/FID, GC/FPD, GC/NPD, GC/ECD and GC/MS instruments for pesticide residues analysis in different environmental matrices (crops, water, soils and sediments). Work experience in a research center with a Quality Management System (QMS), as the Laboratory had accredited assays according the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard. Experience writing PNTs, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, participation in audits by the certifiying entity Knowledge in GLP. Show less