ANGEL MEZA
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Microbiologist with a strong background in pharmaceutical quality control and environmental fieldwork. Expertise includes aseptic techniques, environmental monitoring, microbial analysis, and regulatory compliance across FDA regulated and HAZWOPER certified operations. Reliable, detail oriented, and committed to upholding high standards in public health and environmental safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Microbiologist
Amgen
Thousand Oaks, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Operated in compliance with EHSS, cGMP, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in a regulated laboratory environment.
- Utilized LIMS/SmartLab (LMES) for accurate sample tracking, data entry, and documentation.
- Performed microbiological testing, including water testing via membrane filtration.
- Conducted Biological Indicator (BI) testing to support sterilization validation and monitoring.
- Executed environmental monitoring, including surface (plate) testing and total airborne particle monitoring.
- Supported Container Closure Integrity (CCI) testing to ensure product sterility and packaging integrity.
- Performed routine QC support tasks: lab organization, daily cleaning, incubator cleaning and maintenance, media verification, documentation archiving, and plate readings.
- Assisted in media preparation, sterilization, and quality control of microbiological media.
- Performed equipment preventive maintenance and ensured calibration compliance.
- Supported OOS and non-conformance investigations and implemented CAPA actions.
- Assisted with internal/external audits, including lab readiness and data retrieval.
- Troubleshot laboratory issues and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lab efficiency and compliance.
Environmental Monitoring
Grifols Biomat USA
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Collected viable, non-viable, contact surface, personnel, and primarily water samples in manufacturing environments to ensure the highest quality plasma products that help save lives every day.
- Prepared equipment and autoclaved supplies for the Environmental Monitoring department.
- Coordinated daily sampling activities with five supervisors across multiple departments, engaging in strategic planning and communication.
- Ensured compliance with FDA regulations and GMP standards through precise documentation and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance, calibration, housekeeping, and inventory management to support lab readiness and operational efficiency.
Amplication Sequencing Bootcamp
Participant
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Capable using sequence software's.
- With R studio.
- Terminal or UNINEX.
- Organizing amplication sequencing.
- General understanding with gene assembly with software's.
- Build genomes sequences from existing data.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Microbiology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES
CA06-2024
High School - undefined
Palmdale High School
CA01-2018
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Environmental monitoring
Certification
40-Hour hazwoper
RESEARCH WEBSITE
https://www.ramirezlaboratory.com/
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Microbiologist
Amgen
04.2025 - Current
Environmental Monitoring
Grifols Biomat USA
04.2024 - 04.2025
Amplication Sequencing Bootcamp
Participant
07.2023 - 07.2023
High School - undefined
Palmdale High School
Bachelor's degree - Microbiology
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES