Giuseppe Nolè
***** ******* ****** ***. *** Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Email address: ************@*******.*** 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