Melissa Cabello Barceló

Microbiology Lab Technician with 2 years of hands-on experience in microbial testing and environmental monitoring in a GMP-regulated lab. Skilled in both traditional culturing techniques and rapid detection technologies such as Biomérieux Gene-Up, Dilumat, Smasher and Soleris by Neogen. Strong background in quality assurance and lab safety, with proven ability to handle high-throughput testing with accuracy and efficiency.

• Microbial Testing: Aerobic Plate Count, Coliform, Enterobacteriaceae, Pathogens and Yeast & Mold
• Rapid Detection Methods: Biomérieux Gene-Up (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Staph)
• Managed inventory of lab supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels to prevent delays in project timelines.
• Environmental Monitoring: Water sampling, air quality, sponge swabs, compressed air
• Lab Techniques: Aseptic technique, serial dilutions, pipetting, sample prep
• Software & Tools: LIMS, MS Office, SOP documentation,JDE,RSF,Docuware.
• Enhanced quality control measures for accurate and reliable results by maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Standards: GMP, FDA, HACCP
• Maintain accurate records and follow strict SOPs under GMP and ISO quality systems
• Support quality assurance efforts and assist in audit readiness and corrective actions.

• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
• Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
• Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
• Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Checked the temperature and humidity of each room to assurance the right production process.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive quality documentation, facilitating easier compliance with regulatory standards.
• Examined products for imperfections and defects.

• Scanned, filed and transmitted various documents and adhered to digital filing procedures.
• Maintained document archive and file server of approved documents and drawings to provide easy traceability and retrievability.
• Maintained accurate records of all project-related documents, facilitating quick retrieval when needed.
• Provided support for document controls and worked with contract documents.

• Completed precise measurements using special tools.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
• Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
• Enhanced safety standards by rigorously enforcing workplace safety protocols during quality inspections.
• Inspected incoming raw material, look the right place divided by allergens.
• Inspected the finish good product using a pressure instrument to see if the product was liking.