Jamie Gunera Amador

• Executed analytical testing (GC, HPLC, FTIR, titration) to evaluate identity, purity, and potency of raw materials and finished dietary supplement products.
• Ensured data integrity and regulatory compliance by maintaining detailed laboratory records aligned with GMP and FDA requirements for nutraceutical manufacturing.
• Investigated OOS and OOT results, identifying root causes and supporting CAPA implementation to improve product quality and process consistency.
• Partnered with external laboratories and vendors to manage outsourced testing, ensuring adherence to specifications and turnaround timelines.
• Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting quality systems and regulatory readiness for audits and inspections.

Contract Position

• Performed routine laboratory tests and analyses in support of research objectives, ensuring accuracy and precision of results.
• Ensured compliance with relevant safety regulations when handling hazardous materials in the lab.
• Set up and operated laboratory instruments to perform standardized testing in accordance with industry and standard operating procedures.
• Calibrated scientific equipment such as pH meters, thermometers, balances.
• Performed chemical and analytical testing of confidential ingredients to ensure product quality and brand protection.
• Conducted high-throughput testing in compliance with SOPs and quality guidelines.
• Performed microbiological testing of fruits and vegetables, including sample preparation, plating, incubation, and microbial enumeration.
• Operated laboratory instruments such as refractometers, titrators, and spectrophotometers; HPLC exposure as applicable.
• Documented and managed data using Excel, Word, and LIMS.
• Collaborated with team members while maintaining strong attention to detail, safety, and data integrity.

• Practiced aseptic techniques, prepared growth media, and cultivated microbes on agar and in broth.
• Conducted Gram staining, microscopy, enzymatic and antibiotic sensitivity test.
• Performed colony counting, serial dilutions, DNA extraction, and assisting students with laboratory techniques like DNA extraction and PCR.
• Prepared materials, and ensured lab safety compliance.
• Fostered a supportive learning environment, sharing my enthusiasm for microbiology to enhance their understanding and skills.
• Identified potential problems or discrepancies during laboratory testing procedures.
• Prepared culture media for use in microbial growth experiments.
• Provided technical support for researchers conducting microbiology studies.
• Operated automated instruments to extract DNA from biological samples.