Elizabeth Estrada
Dallas,TX
Summary
QC Microbiologist with eight years of experience in food laboratories. Attentive to detail, communicative, and efficient. Seeking to expand knowledge in gram-staining and confirmation testing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Microbiologist
Sunrider Manufacturing
Midlothian, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Processes between 30 and 80 samples per day
- Specification review
- Aseptic sample weigh-up
- Serial dilution and aseptic pipetting
- Pour-plating and plate streaking
- Microbial enumeration and interpretation of results
- Quick paperwork release
- Media preparation/sterilization
- Biohazard disposal
QA Microbiologist
Barcel, USA
Coppell, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Environmental monitoring
- Aseptic swabbing
- QC line checks
- Environmental data entry
- Training of new personnel
- Shelf-life studies
- SOP revisions
QA Technician
The Essential Baking Company
Seattle, WA
01.2019 - 07.2020
- QC line checks
- Shelf-life studies
- Aseptic environmental swabbing
- Supplier liaison
Micro Technician
Synear Foods, USA
Chatsworth, CA
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Aseptic sample weigh-up, serial dilutions, and pipetting
- Environmental monitoring
- Shelf-life studies
QC Microbiologist
Sterling Pacific Meat
Commerce, CA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- PCR testing
- Aseptic sample collection and weigh-up
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Food Science and Technology
California Polytechnic State University
Pomona12-2016
Skills
- Environmental monitoring
- Aseptic technique
- Inventory/ordering
- Microbial enumeration
- Sample weigh-up
- Serial dilutions and pipetting techniques
- Knowledge in confirmation testing
- Knowledge in ISO laboratory standards
References
Caio Saturnino, 214.836.5410
Josue Munoz, (214) 837-1299
Affiliations
- Currently orange belt at the Texas Black Belt Academy
Timeline
QC Microbiologist
Sunrider Manufacturing
01.2024 - Current
QA Microbiologist
Barcel, USA
01.2021 - 01.2024
QA Technician
The Essential Baking Company
01.2019 - 07.2020
Micro Technician
Synear Foods, USA
06.2017 - 12.2018
QC Microbiologist
Sterling Pacific Meat
09.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Food Science and Technology
California Polytechnic State University