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Olivia Krisan

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Skilled Quality Control Microbiologist with a proven track record at Merieux NutriSciences, adept in aseptic technique and laboratory safety. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks efficiently, ensuring accuracy in testing for critical pathogens. Excelled in training peers, highlighting leadership and data analysis skills. Achieved significant improvements in sample processing efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Microbiologist

Merieux NutriSciences
Gainesville, FL
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage and organize tasks for myself and coworkers to better handle responsibilities for the day.
  • Complete time-sensitive transfers that are incubated for differing amounts of time.
  • Pipette client samples, and run them through the BioMerieux VIDAS machine to test for Salmonella, E-Coli, and Listeria.
  • Clean and maintain BioMerieux VIDAS machine after use.
  • Streaking and pipetting client samples to proper medias testing for Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and E-Coli.
  • Logging control samples for quantitative client testing into company database.
  • Counting plates and films for qualitative client testing sample results. This includes yeast, mold, coliforms, E-Coli, Staphylococcus, Listeria, Enterobacter, etc.
  • Communicate any discrepancies to my supervisor and log any samples that need retesting.
  • Train new hires on proper procedure for all responsibilities listed above.

Lab Technician

Merieux NutriSciences
Gainesville, FL
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • As a Lab Technician, I diluted food samples and pipette for quantitative tests.

Education

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Santa Fe College
Gainesville
12-2024

Skills

  • Aseptic technique
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Laboratory safety
  • Sterility testing
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Chromatography techniques
  • Organic synthesis
  • Chemical safety protocols
  • Chemical separation techniques

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Quality Control Microbiologist

Merieux NutriSciences
01.2022 - Current

Lab Technician

Merieux NutriSciences
09.2021 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Chemistry

Santa Fe College
Olivia Krisan