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Pomona, Ca, Us

Pomona, Ca, Us

Covina, California, United States

• Conducted moderate- to high-complexity testing in a centralized microbiology department for three hospitals, detecting bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens.• Utilized Vitek 2 instrument for antibiotic susceptibility testing, collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient treatment.• Communicated critical patient results effectively with care providers, pharmacists, and infection control professionals to ensure timely interventions.

Downey, California, United States

• Conducted bacteriological examination of recreational water and monitored water quality in Los Angeles Public Health Laboratory.• Responded to outbreaks and tested for food- and waterborne pathogens using FDA-approved methods.• Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate and timely results for public health safety.

Ontario, California, United States

Ontario, California, United States

Ontario, California

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Assisted in the process of opening the newly built lab; i.e. equipment setup and test method verifications, implementing environmental monitoring program, maintaining traceability forms•Created the in-house environmental swabbing schedule document in accordance with the laboratory's EMP; assigned areas, surfaces, and equipment to be swabbed in different frequencies (daily, monthly, weekly), kept track of daily aerobic plate and yeast/mold counts on surfaces and in the air, determined bacterial load, conductivity, and chlorine levels in DI water lines on a weekly basis, monitored the lab for any presence of pathogens in high-risk areas and regularly disinfected said areas. •Participated in the laboratory's preparation for and performance during the first ISO/ANAB accreditation audit and demonstrated testing methods that are included in the laboratory's scope•Processes client test requests and tailors a testing procedure based on the matrices of client's products, as instructed by FDA's BAM (Bacteriological Analytical Manual), AOAC, ISO and CMMEF methods.•Performs enumeration tests on food and environmental samples for presence of aerobic bacteria, coliforms (including E. coli), generic Enterobacteriaceae, S. aureus, yeast and mold using pour-plate/spread-plate and petrifilms•Performs ELFA and PCR on enriched samples in order to detect Salmonella spp., Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes and proceeds to confirm their presence using appropriate growth media and biochemical tests.•Performs quality control check on all media and reagents that are made in-house by testing for sterility, productivity and selectivity for certain organisms.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Independently performed microbiological sampling, testing, and reporting of raw and ready-to-eat products; verified plant's sanitation practices based on environmental swab sampling; assisted in the plant's preparation for BRC, FDA, and USDC seafood inspection audits; documented and maintained results for data trending

Greater Los Angeles Area

Conducts a brief interview with maternity patients prior to being admitted for outpatient observation; updates patient demographics, verifies their insurance eligibility and has them sign their consent forms. Processes inpatient admissions, newborn registrations, and generates face sheets for patient charts; schedules procedures (caesarean sections, inductions) for in-house obstetricians; offers medical coverage for the uninsured

La Habra, California

Ran qualitative & quantitative testing, in both raw materials used and the finished products; troubleshoot errors and made proper adjustments to product formulations so that the products meet specified range; created individual certificates of analyses per batch order; purchased laboratory reagents and equipment; regulated purchased raw materials and ensured that the manufacturers are NSF- and/or EPA-certified; completed SOP's designed to minimize errors in batch-making for NSF-regulated products; consolidated and organized partials inventory; investigated Return Merchandise Authorizations and customer complaints, evaluated returned products and screened for potential batch recalls

West Covina, Ca

Responsible for serving meals to patients in all hospital departments; presented the daily menu and handled special food requests from nurses that are specific to patient’s diet; Maintained the kitchen area, and practiced safe food handling and sanitation techniques.