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Document, conduct and verify food microbiological tests Challenge studies and shelf-life studies to track pathogens forming Data management, environment monitoring, external lab AOAC audit analysisUpdate and verify nutrition labeling and product specifications, HACCP methods validation

Created and revised product specifications for over 350 sauce, crust, and pizza formulasProposed and designed a new line extension in its processing and feasibilityResearched on formulation to improve product appearance and flavorAssisted in new product development laboratory set up, organization, and maintenance

Determined the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and peroxyacetic acid in deactivating MNV-1 Developed and optimized experimental methods for virus detectionPlanned experimental design, developed methods, conducted experiments and analyzed resultsConcentrated virus culture, maintained cell lineMaintenance and calibration of lab equipment, disposal of bio-hazard waste

Prepared equipment, test kits and materials for class, performed pre-experimentsAssisted in developing laboratory protocols to meet faculty needsSupervised students’ experimental skills and shared knowledge and recommendations

Prepared, dispensed and autoclaved media to meet various experiment requirementsPerformed Quality Assurance testing for microbiological media Maintained FDA and OSHA regulatory compliance Documented records for all prepared materials and lab duties