Laura Prata Email and Phone Number

Over 38 years of experience as a Laboratory Tech.in the honey industry. My duties require that I plan,conduct and report on various chemical,physical, floral source ( mellisopalynology) and organoleptic analysis of honey. Calibrating and maintaining all laboratory instruments in very good working condition ( HPLC- UV detector, GC- FID ,Charm System , Spectrofotometer) as well as microbiology tests are just a part of my daily duties.Interacting with line personnel for the purposes of checking records and training in the use of quality control equipment.Cleaning, preparing and maintaining glassware, as well as preparing reagents needed for the daily analysis.In addition with these,I have HACCP ( over 16 years) and SQF ( over 4 years) responsibilities.

I conducted quality checks on bread and buns products, reported results, recorded data and statistics. I investigated and reported on product complaint samples.Tracking food safety and ingredient data as well as interacting with line personnel for the purpose of checking records were also my responsibilities.

From February to August 1994 I was was enrolled in a Employment Skill Program. Working with extremely competent chemists and highest technology helped me expand my knowledge and confidence which proved to be essential in what I am and know today.

Performed chemical, physical,organoleptic and pollinic exams of honey. Recorded data and statistics, reported results as well as investigated and reported on product complaints from customers.Interacted with line personnel for the purposes of checking records and training in the use of quality control equipment.Cleaned, prepared and maintained glassware and laboratory equipment as well as prepared reagents needed for the daily analysis.Trained new staff in the use of laboratory instruments and procedures and preparing reports for clients.