YADIRA COBAS NUNEZ
Oregon,Ohio
Summary
Resourceful Microbiologist, and Senior Lab Technician with 10 years of experience. Specialist in cannabis and food production with comprehensive knowledge of laboratory practices, scientific terminology and preparation of materials. Establishes and meets deadlines to produce accurate results. Highly motivated to expand knowledge and skills. Motivated, offering a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Detail-oriented professional providing valuable insights through skilled application of mathematical and chemistry principles in two languages, English and Spanish.
Experienced with microbial analysis, laboratory techniques, and research methodologies. Utilizes advanced microbiological skills to drive scientific discovery and innovation. Knowledge of microbial physiology and laboratory safety, ensuring rigorous and reliable results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Microbiologist
NAMSA
07.2024 - Current
- Perform routine testing on medical devices, raw materials, and finished products (e.g., bioburden, sterility, genetic testing for microbial identification, environmental monitoring, cleaning studies, sterilization validation methods).
- Accurately complete lab records, test reports, deviations, and logbooks according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Provided technical support for the implementation of cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tools such as PCR analyses.
- Collected and processed specimens for clinical protocols.
- Record all testing activities accurately in notebooks, LIMS, and controlled forms following Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Ensure compliance with GLP/GMP and ISO 17025 standards.
- Participate in internal training programs and cross-training opportunities to support lab flexibility and growth.
Senior Laboratory Technician
Green Thumb Industries
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Execute standard operating procedures (SOP) and processes in extraction and refinement of cannabis to produce cannabis oil and concentrate products.
- Prepare equipment and raw plant material for extraction.
- Execute extractions and post-extraction processes with CO2 and Hydrocarbon.
- Operate and maintain extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, CO2 extractors, hydrocarbon extractors, filtration equipment, etc.
- Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
- Perform seed-to-sale operations to track cannabis inventory throughout manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with basic scientific principles and laboratory experience.
- Follow all applicable policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes the safe and proper operation of any/all applicable machinery, instrumentation, and equipment
- Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory instruments, monitor experiments, makes observations, calculates and records results
- Prepares oil and MIP formulations
- Addresses equipment failures and can solve minor lab issues
- Performs analytical testing, i.e. HPLC testing, and monitors product disposition to support quality control
- Maintains and enforces Chemical Hygiene Policy and related labeling
- Monitoring production line and collecting samples for analysis
- Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance
- Records data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports
- Capable of working with hazardous chemicals and is able to identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident
- Flexibility and the ability to shift work schedule according to production needs
- Some technical writing
- Provide direction and supervision, in the absence of Lab Lead, to Lab Tech I.
Digital Maker Line Specialist
Chipotle Restaurant
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Take and process online orders
- Prepare meals
- Pack food items
- Clean and organize work station
- Provide excellent customer services
- Follow food safety instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Food Science - Chemistry
Camaguey University Cuba
Camaguey,Cuba07.2010
Owens Community College -
English As A Second Language Courses
Perrysburg, OH11.2018
Skills
- Quality Control
- Cannabis Production
- Applied mathematics and chemistry skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory procedures
- Specimen handling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Equipment Calibration
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Data Analysis
- Specimen Preparation
- Equipment Setup
- Laboratory Testing
- Chemical Handling
- Chromatograph
- Inventory Control
- Diagnostic Tests
- Sterile technique
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Sample preparation and analysis
- Quality Control Procedures
- Documentation And Reporting
- Interpersonal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Microbiologist
NAMSA
07.2024 - Current
Senior Laboratory Technician
Green Thumb Industries
07.2020 - 07.2024
Digital Maker Line Specialist
Chipotle Restaurant
12.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Food Science - Chemistry
Camaguey University Cuba
Owens Community College -
English As A Second Language Courses
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