ANIBAL AVILA
Scientist
Queens,NY
Summary
Senior Microbiologist with 6+ years of experience in cGMP pharmaceutical environments supporting biologics manufacturing and viral safety program. Proven expertise in aseptic processing, environmental monitoring, and microbial testing within controlled laboratory settings. Hands-on experience working with pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms using biosafety cabinets and laminar flow hoods. Strong background in GMP documentation, deviation investigations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Microbiologist
Kedrion Biopharma
Melville, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Perform microbiological testing in cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environments supporting biologic production and batch release.
- Conduct sterility, microbial limits, bioburden, and endotoxin testing ensuring product quality and compliance. Execute environmental monitoring within ISO-classified cleanrooms.
- Perform ELISA assays supporting viral safety programs including Cytomegalovirus detection.
- Utilize aseptic techniques in Biosafety cabinets and laminar flow hoods while working with pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms.
- Maintain GMP documentation and support deviation investigations and CAPA.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and validation teams.
Microbiology Analyst
Pharmaceutical Services (SFC)
Bogota, Colombia
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Performed microbiological testing in compliance with GMP and USP standards.
- Conducted sterility, endotoxin, and microbial identification testing.
- Maintained laboratory documentation supporting regulatory inspections.
Research Support Specialist
GEMMA Research Group
Barcelona, Spain
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted microbiological testing and environmental monitoring.
- Maintained laboratory records ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience working with non-pathogenic, such as: cyanobacteria
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology
University of Santander
Colombia02.2019
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Biosafety Cabinets (BSC) & Laminar Flow Hoods
- BSL-2 Laboratory Exposure
- Microbial Testing (Sterility, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Microbial Limits)
- Environmental Monitoring (ISO Cleanrooms)
- Viral Safety Support (ELISA)
- GMP Compliance (FDA, USP, 21 CFR Part 11)
- SOPs, CAPA, Deviations
- Inventory & Laboratory Operations
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Timeline
Senior Microbiologist
Kedrion Biopharma
05.2023 - Current
Microbiology Analyst
Pharmaceutical Services (SFC)
04.2019 - 08.2022
Research Support Specialist
GEMMA Research Group
07.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology
University of Santander