Skilled in upholding top-tier food safety and quality standards. Leads microbiological testing and analysis in cutting-edge lab facilities, ensuring adherence to industry protocols and internal benchmarks. Specialized in pinpointing and addressing microbiological hazards, crafting and validating testing protocols, and offering expert advice on microbiological matters to diverse teams within the organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lab Microbiologist
Tyson Foods, Corporate Lab
12.2024 - Current
Advanced daily use of Labware LIMS software for reporting purposes and data entry; experience in logging and receiving samples as well as test result entry
Experience in treatment and testing of raw and fully cooked/RTE meat products such as chicken, sausage, hot dogs, and sliced deli meats (brands include: Jimmy Dean, Hillshire farms, etc.)
Extensive research on meat products to significantly enhance understanding of product shelf life and microbial contamination
Routine environmental testing of areas where food product is produced and packaged as well as assurance that the area is safe to resume production if contamination does occur
Responsible for organization and verification of ISO accredited documents
Experience with preparation of condemned and Salmonella Group D audits per USDA regulations
Preparation and analyzation of customer samples while maintaining aseptic technique
Interpretation and analyzation of test results in a timely manner while ensuring precise and accurate information
Utilization of lab equipment to perform advanced techniques such as PCR and identification of specific bacteria and yeast
Continuous improvement by actively identifying opportunities for change, driving efficacy and effectiveness in all processes