ALESSANDRA PERINI
ASCP-certified Clinical Microbiologist M(ASCPi) with 25+ years of experience in high-complexity clinical microbiology laboratories, including Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School the Latin America's largest academic medical centers and DASA, the largest diagnostic medicine company in Latin America. Expertise in clinical bacteriology, culture work-up, bacterial identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), Gram stain interpretation, and clinical result reporting across a broad range of specimen types.
Experienced with conventional and automated microbiological methods, including VITEK® MS, VITEK® 2XL, BD BACTEC™ FX, BD MAX™, and GeneXpert®. Strong background in CAP accreditation, CLSI standards, laboratory quality systems, method validation, SOP development, competency-based training, implementation of new technologies, workflow standardization, and continuous process improvement.
Recognized as a trusted technical resource for laboratory professionals and physicians, contributing to accurate, timely, and clinically meaningful microbiology results that support patient care and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
Work History
Clinical Microbiology Consultant
9 Months- Oversaw microbiology laboratory processes and quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Supported CAP accreditation readiness and compliance activities.
- Reviewed laboratory procedures and aligned practices with CLSI recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Conducted training programs for laboratory professionals to elevate skill levels and improve laboratory performance.
- Participated in validation protocols and process improvement projects.
- Collaborated with medical staff, quality teams, and laboratory leadership.
Clinical Microbiologist / Biologist
24 Years 7 Months- Conducted microorganism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, ensuring accurate results through both manual and automated methods.
- Performed microorganism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing using manual and automated methods.
- Interpreted culture results and released final laboratory reports.
- Conducted quality control and quality assurance activities according to CAP and ISO standards.
- Delivered training to laboratory personnel, residents, students, and new staff, enhancing overall team competency and knowledge.
- Contributed to risk management, process improvement, and accreditation programs, supporting laboratory compliance with industry standards.
- Supported one of the largest tertiary-care teaching hospitals in Latin America.
Education
Specialization - Clinical Analysis
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Skills
Certification
- M(ASCPi) Certification
PUBLICATIONS & SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
- Co-author acknowledgment in: “Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in the Nasal Decolonization of Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Pilot Randomized Trial” (AJKD).
- International training in Molecular Epidemiology and Bacterial Resistance – Hospital General de México, Mexico City.