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Toni Rocha

Toni Rocha

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Organized, dependable, and diligent Laboratory Technician able to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Expertise in microbiology techniques, QA/QC standards, and harvest lab work. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician I

DAOU Vineyards
01.2024 - Current
  • Supported QA/QC during bottling operations by monitoring AQL's and conducting regular packaging checks from bottling lines.
  • Executed regular microbiology analysis, including filter plating, PCR, staining, streak plating, and microscopy.
  • Some enologist responsibilities including RS trials, copper trials, and SO2 additions.
  • Ran analysis on SPICA, Alcolyzer, Mettler Toledo, CarboQC, and phenolics spectrophotometer.



Harvest Laboratory Intern

DAOU Vineyards
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw analytical testing of juice and wine samples including: brix, pH/TA, enzymatic analysis with gallery analyzer, SO2 via AO, cold stability, heat stability, and RS trials.
  • Conducted research on four trial yeasts' and their fermentations to identify potential candidates for future DAOU wines.

Student Production Manager

Cal Poly Creamery
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Followed all SOP's to support the production of various cheese and ice cream products, including processing, packaging, facility sanitation, quality assurance, and sales.
  • Trained new student employees on all GMP's and SSOPs, as well as managed scheduling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advanced Food Science And Technology

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA
12.2023

Minor in Packaging

  • Senior Research Project: A Comprehensive Analysis and Comparative Study of Four Experimental Yeast Strains Against DAOU's Discover Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Wines.

Skills

  • Microbiology techniques
  • Bottling QA/QC & applying AQL's
  • PCR analysis
  • Lab equipment calibration and operation
  • Data interpretation and entry
  • Time management
  • Troubleshooting & teamwork

Timeline

Laboratory Technician I - DAOU Vineyards
01.2024 - Current
Harvest Laboratory Intern - DAOU Vineyards
07.2023 - 01.2024
Student Production Manager - Cal Poly Creamery
07.2022 - 10.2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Advanced Food Science And Technology

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