Primary Research Associate

• Jul 2022 - Present

Research Associate

• Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

Ph.D. in Agronomy - Postharvest conservation of horticultural products.

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

I studied hyperbaric pressures as a conservation technology for fresh fruit. The research allowed me to acquire skills in lab management, public presentations, data analysis and visualization, physicochemical and biochemical analyses, molecular biology. Also, I could prepare and provide training for the college faculty on the use of tools for online teaching.

Master of Science in Agronomy (Crop Production) - Postharvest conservation of horticultural products

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

Planning and carrying out experiments in the field of postharvest and fresh-cut vegetables and fruits. Experienced in physicochemical, biochemical, chromatographic, and microbiological analyses for assessment and characterization of fruits and vegetables.

Quality Manager

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2014

Responsible for setting up the Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9000 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for a fresh-cut vegetable industry. Responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of manufactured products and processes. Monitored microbial contamination on raw materials, final products, food contact surfaces. Conducted shelf life analyses. Developed educational material on good manufacturing practices for employees, assisting with quality control audits, responsible for costumers complaints treatment, regulatory compliance. Responsible for the purchases of raw material and packaging, suppliers auditing, manage a team with 2 employees. Show less

Internship

• Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

Internship in Quality and Research & Developpment. During my internship I carried out an industrial study aiming to apply a new raw material in the production process of ready-to-eat salads. Worked as a quality control assistant on intern audits, shelf life analyses. Participated in a job rotation in the main sectors of the company such as marketing, research & development, supply chain. Also, I took part in a market study in London (England) about the food sector. Internship in Quality and Research & Developpment. During my internship I carried out an industrial study aiming to apply a new raw material in the production process of ready-to-eat salads. Worked as a quality control assistant on intern audits, shelf life analyses. Participated in a job rotation in the main sectors of the company such as marketing, research & development, supply chain. Also, I took part in a market study in London (England) about the food sector.

Studentship

• Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Studentship of the Program of Tutorial Education (PET) funded by the Ministry of Education, where many activities in research, teaching and outreaching where carried out such as courses, talks, field researches, volunteer works.

Internship

• Mar 2007 - Jun 2010

Carried out my final term project on the quantification of lactic acid on sugarcane juice under spittlebug (Mahanarva fimbriolata) attack. Practical experience on chemical and microbiological analyses on sugar cane juice for sugar and ethanol production. Contributed to many PhD and Master researches by helping with experimental design and work.

Volunteer teacher

• Mar 2007 - Nov 2007

Volunteer teacher of biology in a preparatory course for university admission exam.

Rental room assistant

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2009

Work and Travel program in the USA with the purpose of practicing the English language. I worked as a rental room assistant providing information about ski equipment. Work and Travel program in the USA with the purpose of practicing the English language. I worked as a rental room assistant providing information about ski equipment.

Estagiário

• Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

Carried out analyses for evaluation of seed quality such as tests of accelerated aging, Tetrazolium, electric conductivity, seedling growth, and classification of seedling vigor. Carried out analyses for evaluation of seed quality such as tests of accelerated aging, Tetrazolium, electric conductivity, seedling growth, and classification of seedling vigor.