MARÍA VERÓNICA BACA ALANÍZ
Auburn,AL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
QA internship
JBS + Pilgrims
06.2026 - Current
- Developing a project focused on Water Saving and currently performing training in multiple areas around processing plant.
Poultry Science Research Assistant
Auburn University
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed microbiological analyses on raw poultry samples for the isolation and study of Salmonella and Campylobacter.
- Conducted conventional and molecular pathogens detection methods.
- Assistance in pre-harvest and post-harvest projects gaining knowledge and practice in poultry production and processing management as well as biosafety practices.
- Conducted a research project titled: "Prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter from retail poultry in the Southeastern United States" (2024) and presented in Zamorano University as final thesis project for graduation requirements.
- (IPPE 2025) Undergrad Participation Award in recognition for presenting undergraduate research at the annual meeting of the Southern Poultry Science Society.
Zamorano University
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Processing, management, and biosafety practices in rotation modules at multiple processing plants (areas: meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, grain, postharvest plant, and beekeeping).
- Production, management, and biosafety practices in rotation modules at multiple production sectors (areas: poultry production, beef cattle, dairy cattle, fruit and vegetables, and swine sector).
- Experienced in different laboratory practices (food analysis, microbiology, unit operations, plant design and management, human nutrition, and sensorial analysis).
- Relevant courses: food chemistry, food analysis, microbiology, food safety, meat science and technology, dairy science and technology, grain science and technology, fruits and vegetables science and technology, new product development, human nutrition, unit operations and plant design.
- Participation in the IFT (Institute of Food Technology) congress organized in Chicago, 2023.
- Recognition for winning first place at the New Product Development Project at Zamorano (2023).
Timeline
QA internship
JBS + Pilgrims
06.2026 - Current
Poultry Science Research Assistant
Auburn University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Zamorano University
01.2023 - 12.2024