Experience

City of Fort Lauderdale

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Control Microbiologist

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  *Performed microbiological and chemical testing on drinking water using (U.S. EPA) approved methods to meet (NELAP) requirements. *Prepared daily and monthly reports of plant operating data for various monitoring projects and for regulatory agencies. *Aseptically collected samples from Lakes, Canals, Monitoring Wells, Rivers, Oceans, Drinking and Waste Water Treatment Plants. *Wrote and revised SOP's, Test Methods and Batch Records as per cGMP's and ISO 9001 Standards. *Maintained and order laboratory equipment, reagents and media for the daily basis of the Microbiology Lab. *Operated autoclaves, automatic pipettes, balances, centriguges, pH meters, microscopes, water-baths, incubators, and bacti-cinerator. *Screened for the presence-absence of total coliforms, fecal coliforms and enterococcus bacteria using the membrane filtration method. *Received and performed sterility and growth promotion testing of incoming lots of microbiological media. *Responsible for the Daily Quality Control, Calibration and Recertification of the Laboratory equipment. *Performed environmental sampling and testing of sterile and non-sterile areas by sponges, swabbing, contact and air sampling method. *Used the Quanti-Tray System for quantifying coliforms, E. coli, enterococci, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Show less



Publix, Dairy Plant

• Deerfield Beach, Florida

• QA/QC Lab Technician

  • Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  .*Collected and tested City, TRC and RO water for alkalinity, hardness, chloride, fluoride, ammonia,color, and total and free chlorine. *Operated and calibrated different instruments; Refractometer, Cryoscope, pH meter, Lactoscope, Auto-Titrator, Colorimeter, Heating Block, Autoclave, and Incubators. *Received and tested spring water trucks for the presence of manganese and iron, pH, conductivity and sediments. *Tested bottle water, ice and carbonated beverages using the membrane filtration method (Millipore) for Y&M Count, Heterotrophic Plate Count and Total Plate Count. Used the colilert test for Total Coliforms Count and E. coli. *Monitored microbial testing of milk products, raw juices, Tea, Fruit Drinks, Tampico and Lemonade using 3M petrifilm plates. *Examined the quality of incoming raw milk tanks for the presence of aflatoxins, and Beta-lactam antibiotics before pasteurization. *Tested Carbonated beverages like soda, seltzer, tonic water, and diet sodas for Brix, Total acidity, conductivity, pH and taste for release. *Prepared raw milk and cream slides to find the Direct Microscopic Bacterial Count and The Direct Microscopic Somatic Cell counts. *Followed Food Safety regulations established by the FDA and OSHA including GMPs and HACCP when handling and testing different products. Show less



Arnet Pharmaceuticals

• Davie, Florida

• QC Microbiologist

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  *Performed Microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products using STP's, SOP's and GMP's procedures. *Utilized the Soleris System, a rapid optical system for the detection of Total Viable Count, Yeast & Molds, Coliforms, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, and Listeria. *Recorded and documented work performed on a daily basis as needed for QC testing or regulatory purposes. *Engaged in the investigation of microbiological OOS test results and assessed the root cause of the problem and reached a solution. *Identified different microorganisms by microscopic examination, biochemical test (diagnostic kits) and cultural characteristics. *Prepare a wide range of media, reagents and test solutions necessary for the daily operation of the Microbiology Lab. *Conducted potency test for probiotic cultures found in capsules, liquid, powder or tablet form products. *Monitored facility's deionized water system and the viable airbone microorganisms present in the Microbiology Lab and other Manufacturing areas. Show less



Rexall Sundown

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• QC Microbiologist

  • Feb 1997 - Aug 2001

  *Used the Bactometer, an automated microbiological system for the presence of Total Microbial Count, Coliforms and Yeast & molds. *Operated autoclaves, automatic pipettes, balances, centrifuges, pH meters, microscopes, water-baths and incubators. *Conducted Microbiological monitoring of environmental surfaces, manufacturing plant/equipment/personnel, warehouse and packaging. *Performed Microbiological testing of raw material, finished products, R&D and stability samples using (STP's), USP and FDA regulations. *Screened for the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Listeria using computer assisted multi-test systems such as the TECHRA Visual Immnunoassay and the miniVidas immunodiagnostic assay system. *Subcultured and prepared bacterial stock cultures for method validation and research purposes. *Maintained accurate and detailed records and prepared reports to facilitate further research. *Assisted with the validation and calibration (IQ/OQ/PQ) of the laboratory equipment. *Planned and scheduled work wisely for efficient laboratory operation, to accomodate timeline commitments. *Followed procedures for the sanitation and disinfection of laboratory equipment; practiced proper disposal of biohazard materials. *Stained and microscopically examined cultures to determine their morphological and physiological characteristics. *Received and performed sterility growth promotion testing of incoming lots of microbiological media. *Supervised and trained new laboratory staff members for first and second shift. *Interfaced with other departments to answer questions and communicate sample status. *Aided laboratory supervisor in preparation for internal, customer and agency audits and provided compliance documentation. Show less