Giuseppe Nolè

***** ******* ****** ***. *** Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Email address: ab9nlm@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 818-***-****

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree in Food Science Technology, July 2008

University of Basilicata Region (UNIBAS) Via N. Sauro 85, 85100

Potenza, Italy, Phone +39-097*-****** www.unibas.it

RELATED COURSEWORK

General Chemistry General Microbiology

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Inorganic Chemistry Food Microbiology I, II

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Organic Chemistry I Food Microbiology III

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Organic Chemistry II Laboratory of Microbiology I

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Analytical Chemistry Laboratory of Microbiology II

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Biochemistry Mathematics

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Organic Lab Chemistry Intro to Food Toxicology

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Food Chemistry Stoichiometry

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Hygiene Statistics.

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Enzymology

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LAB SKILLS

Microbiology Techniques: Aseptic Technique, Autoclave, Coliform Testing, Gram

staining, Isolation and colonies purification, Microscopy, Streaking

Molecular Biology Techniques: DNA Isolation (SDS PAGE), Gel Electrophoresis

Analytical Instrumentation: GC/MS, HPLC, FTIR, UV Vis, Refractometer,

Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter

General Chemistry Techniques: Dilutions, Karl Fisher, Pipetting, Titration’s, Viscosity,

pH

Organic Chemistry Techniques: Extraction, Purification, Synthesis of organic

compounds

Environmental Experience: Coliform Count, E.Coli, Salmonella

Manufacturing Experience: GMP, GLP, SOP, HACCP

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Tested the effect of light and temperature on the composition of some volatile

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compounds in red wines, techniques used: HS SPME GC MS (Head space Gas

chromatographer – Mass Spectrophotometer)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cortech, (AMGEN Contractor), Thousand Oaks, CA

Associate Quality Analytical Laboratories (QAL) I, April 1/2013 to Present

Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) in Manufacturing facilities

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Viable & non viable particulates sampling (Climet 150t, 500, 550)

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Surface sampling

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Gas sampling (R2S)

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Personnel monitoring

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Off testing EM samples

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Visual reading of results

Data entry (LIMS, LMES, EDMQ)

• Lab Support

Media Fill Readings

Running EM reports

Restocking of supplies

Prepping autoclave items

Cleaning of labs

Preliminary readings of EM samples

Inventory (CIMS)

• Testing support

Assist in assay set ups

Sterility Testing

CCI Testing

Bioburden Verification Testing

Sweetener Products Co., Vernon, CA

QC Lab Technician, September 29/2010 – March 29/2013

• Implement training courses for employees on subject manners such as GMP’s (HACCP,

Food Defense, Food Contact Surfaces and sanitization procedure, Pest Control, Chemical

Procedure, Document control, Foreign matter glass, wood, plastic)

• Writing and implementing SOP’s

• Performing laboratory testing, sampling materials, raw materials, and finished products

• Perform tests on sugar Brix, pH and color

• Quality and quantitative testing with HPLC

• HPLC troubleshooting solve problems

• Titrations, automated Titrator (Mettler Toledo DL15)

• Specific gravity test

• Invert testing by utilizing a manual and digital polarimeter

• Prepping media, plating

• Isogrid testing to check for yeast and mold, E.Coli, Salmonella

• Enterotube II (Identification system for Enterobacteriaceae)

• Total plate count (Coliform, E.Coli, Salmonella, Thermophiles)

• Perform swab test (3M total ATP and free ATP test)

• Daily monitoring of sugar tanks and samples from the production line

• Equipment calibration (Refractometer, pH Meter, Spectrophotometer)

• Update daily micro reports

• Provide Certification of Analysis, update laboratory logs

• Maintain laboratory equipment

SKILLS

• Proficient in Italian and English

• Moderate Spanish

• Continuing education for Management, seminars attended:

1- Business writing and grammar techniques, one day seminar

2- Improving your communication skills for success, one day seminar

3- How to handle conflict and confrontation, one day seminar

4- First time supervisor, two days seminar

5- Training the trainer, one day seminar

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Intermediate in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook

• Proficient in PowerPoint

• Basic VBA, Web

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