Carlos Melgar-Romero
Summary
- Able to solve problems in a smooth and logical manner.
- 4+ years experience working in a laboratory
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
QC Laboratory Technician
Octopi Brewing
Waunakee, WI
07.2023 - Current
- Chemistry: Process samples through Anton Paar Alcolyzer, turbidity, and density meter
- Test and calibrate pH
- Run quantitative analysis on samples through GC to test diacetyl
- Run analysis on samples using UV-Visible spectrophotometer to measure alpha acid content
- Perform lactic and phosphoric acid titrations
- Perform sensory analysis
- Familiar with a manufacturing and GMP environment
- Perform hourly tests and adhere to QC SOP’s
- Microbiology: Process samples for incubation and microbial count in a laminar hood using micro filters
- Subculture any potential microbes and perform gram stains to rule out gram (-) negative or gram (+) positive bacteria using a microscope
- Maintain lab cleaned and stocked
- Follow all SOP’s and practice aseptic technique
- Autoclave glassware and tools needed
- Mix agar media and pour plates
- Perform cell count viability using a hemocytometer and forced fermentation to monitor yeast growth
- Swab packaging machines and facilities to test ATP content with luminometer
- Perform qPCR to measure microbial content in samples
- Managers: Andy Roszkowski, Mackenzie Olp
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Deibel Laboratories
Madison, WI
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Process samples for incubation and microbial count in a laminar hood using pipettes and scale
- Subculture any potential microbes and perform gram stains to rule out gram (-) negative or gram (+) positive bacteria using a microscope
- Maintain lab cleaned and stocked
- Follow all SOP’s and practice aseptic technique
- Enter results of tests into inventory system in a timely manner
- Set up Clostridium Botulinum enrichment
- Test conductivity of laboratory DI water
- Test PH balance and run sterility tests of new media
- Run growth promotion (Ec, Sa, Bs, Pa, Ca)
- Pour agar plates for future tests and controls
- Record, date, and sign all required data sheets
- Occasionally assist other departments if needed (Chemistry, Food, Media)
- Managers: Al Shultz, Olivia Sheets.
Exact Sciences
Madison, WI
07.2017 - 04.2022
Laboratory Order Associate
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Enter Cologuard orders as they come in, along with insurance and all data
- Ensure that all information is entered accurately and meeting position goals each month using Epic systems
- Maharsh Patel, Wilfredo Lugo
Specimen Processing Exception Handler 2nd Shift
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Follow proper PPE and SOP's
- Main duties include processing customer kits, keeping lab stocked and clean, Mix kits for processing, add buffer solution to samples in order to meet ratio for processing
- Pay high attention to detail to ensure correct patient samples are matched and aliquoted
- Familiar with lab terms and GMP
- Work on inventory of specimens and having orders ready for technical lab to test
- Trained in all basic areas of Processing (Accessioning, Buffering, Mixing, Processing, Racking, End of Shift duties)
- Occasionally help train new employees in all departments
- Managers: Brandon Weinstein, Benjamin Madsen, Andrea McCauley
Dispensing Technician 2nd shift
Promega Corporation
Fitchburg, WI
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintain quality control, always use PPE and follow SOPs, sometimes handle dangerous chemicals, handle liquid nitrogen, work with heavy dispensing machinery, inspect all product is labeled and located correctly for packaging, burst and torque tests to ensure quality, use SAP and Excel to update inventory and time
- Managers: Mark Haas or William Hopfseinger
Biotechnology Lab Assistant
BTCI, Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute
Fitchburg, WI
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Maintain clean laboratory, run experiments to test equipment and reagents, set up and take down labs for incoming students (Middle School-University), take inventory, plate E
- Coli cultures tagged with Luciferase
- Learned to run basic experiments using spectrophotometer and PCR
- Prepare media and run gel electrophoresis
- Managers: Ryan Olson or Barbara Bielic
Education
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Verona Area High School, Madison Area Technical College, Madison College
June 2010
Associates of Science degree - undefined
2010
Skills
- Proficient typer (WPM: 78)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
Timeline
QC Laboratory Technician
Octopi Brewing
07.2023 - Current
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Deibel Laboratories
08.2022 - 07.2023
Laboratory Order Associate
01.2019 - 04.2022
Exact Sciences
07.2017 - 04.2022
Specimen Processing Exception Handler 2nd Shift
07.2017 - 01.2019
Dispensing Technician 2nd shift
Promega Corporation
08.2015 - 01.2016
Biotechnology Lab Assistant
BTCI, Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute
10.2009 - 10.2010
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Verona Area High School, Madison Area Technical College, Madison College
Associates of Science degree - undefined
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