Collected, tested grains/nuts samples for harmful aflatoxins, ensuring safety and quality of corn
Operated lab equipment to carry out tests for accuracy and reliability
Recorded product data and analyzed to meet safety standards (under 20% aflatoxin)
Followed strict quality control guidelines ensuring tests done correctly and met industry regulations
Shared test results with supervisors - offering insights, recommendations on handling products not meeting safety requirements
Assisted with preparation with reports and documentation for audits, ensuring transparency and accuracy in findings
Undergraduate Research
Universidad Politecnica de Yucatan
Mexico
06.2024 - 08.2024
Team of five measuring impacts of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) presence in coastal and marine ecosystems in Gulf of Mexico (on-site and remote)
Used Galveston TX and Progreso MX as comparative model
Presented findings to program group at end of summer
Member
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
08.2023 - Current
Member
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
08.2023 - Current
Mentor
First-Generation Engineering Students Mentoring Program
11.2023 - 05.2024
Timeline
Aflatoxin Tester
United Agricultural Cooperative Inc
06.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research
Universidad Politecnica de Yucatan
06.2024 - 08.2024
Mentor
First-Generation Engineering Students Mentoring Program
Intern – Food Safety & Quality Control at Agricultural Cooperative of RethymnoIntern – Food Safety & Quality Control at Agricultural Cooperative of Rethymno