Quality Assurance Control
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Daniela Alejandra Helou
Masters Degree in Chemistry
Summary of Qualifications
More than 7 years experience in Food Quality Assurance / Quality Control,
ISO (International Standard Organization) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis
Critical Control Points). Lab operations, under FDA / c HACCP and FSIS
(Pathogen Reduction). Evaluation of plant process based on GMP (Good
Manufacture Practices) and HACCP reg.
Experienced working in environmental chemistry physical-chemical and
microbiological analysis of water.
Experience in several Microbiological Functions, Environmental Monitoring,
Sterility, Particulate, and Biological Indicator. Lab pursuing advanced
accreditation as FDA GMP / c GLP and Lab ISO 17025.
Testing Methodologies, ASTM, USP, EPA, ASM, etc.
Experienced in operating a wide variety of analytical instruments including
Chromatography: LC, HPLC, GC, GC/MS, PC, TLC / Spectrometry: Fluorescence,
IR, FT-IR, NMR, MS, AAS, UV-vis, Raman Spec. Used Electrophoresis,
Spectrophotometer, Flame Photometry, Microscopy.
Water pollution testing in situ (temp, dissolved O2, ph and stream flow)
and in laboratory, (suspended solids, nutrients, Group Metals RCRA, TCLP
and extraction, Routine Zinc, Cadmium and lead, by AA ) VOA, No VOA, AE,
Pesticides, PCB by GC, and wet chemistry using EPA/ASTM approved methods.
Training in both organic and inorganic synthetic techniques,
including characterization.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures into site SOPs and
laboratory systems.
Ability to write technical papers and reports, SOP's under GMP, FDA /
HACCP, ISO in Spanish and
English strongly. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Strong leadership and
decision-making skills.
Trained in Fuels testing in the ed course e Industrial
analysis and testing, conducted ASTM, ISO,
and other standardized test methods .Examples:
Volatility & Flammability: Distillation curve- flash point and
point of ignition. Low temperature prop: cloud point,
freezing point, CFPP/LTFT. Rheology : Saybolt universal i
viscosity Kinematic viscosity. And Brookfield viscosity.-
Density, Gravity API. Index of viscosity.
Elemental Analysis: Carbon content,Sulfur content, metals, water content
(Karl Fisher).Ashes.
Stability:oxidation and storage. Combustion: combustion point, cetane
number, octane number and
energy content. Lubricity: HFRR, Others: Heat capacity, conductivity and
acidity or Neutralization number ( TAN, TBN ).
Master Degree Courses in Chemistry applied to Professional Experience
Algebra and Calculus, Adv. Mathematical Analysis (I,II), Chemistry (I,II),
Advanced Organic (I,II,III), Inorganic Chemistry, Physical chemistry
(I,II), Physics (I,II), Organic Synthesis, Biology, Qualitative and
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, Spectral Characterization, Instrumental
Methods of Analysis, Biochemistry, Biological and Analytical Biological
Chemistry, Microbiology (I,II), Biotechnology, Bromatology (Food sciences)
and Food Technology with Quality Control Assurance, Toxicology and Legal
Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical
Process and Unit operations (I, II), Physical chemistry ( I,II ),
Industrial Testing and analysis, Mineralogy and Radiochemistry.
Objective
Position where skills, professional experience and formal education
in Chemistry, will add considerable value to operations, and will expand
the business development.
Education
03/2001 - Masters Degree in Chemistry (Credential Evaluation and
Authentication
Report By W.E.S. - www.wes.org with George Mason University
http://www.gmu.edu/
Moron University - Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWeb Site:
www.unimoron.edu.ar
Training and Post Graduate Courses
Chicago, IL, USA.
Gas Chromatography: Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Method Development.
Instructors: Dr. Lee Polite (Axion Training Institute, Inc.) - Professor
Harold McNair (Virginia Tech Chemistry Department).
Table of Contents: Introduction and definitions, Inlet Systems, Resolution,
GC Theory, Capillary Columns, Detectors-GC/MS, Electronic Pressure Control,
Quantitative Analysis, Method Development, Headspace GC, Troubleshooting
Column Parameters, Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Troubleshooting Exercise,
Glossary.
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and GMP - Good Manufacture
Practices (BUREAU VERITAS).
ISO 9000 - International Standard Organization (AZTI, Technological
Institute of Spain).
GMP (AZTI, Technological Institute of Spain) / HACCP (AZTI, Technological
Institute of Spain), Insulin Action.
Internal Auditory Training under IRAM 301/2000 (ISO Guide 25) (INTI-
CITIL).
Genetic Engineering, recombinant DNA Technology to obtain an Industrial
Product, Splicing Methodology, RIA and ELISA Method, Antibody
Determination, HPLC (High Power Liquid Chromatography) (UM).
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) (UM) / Insulin Action by Messengers
Chemicals (UM).
Biotechnology - Cell Culture: Mono culture, cellular line, Antibody
Monoclonal (Milstein Theory) (UM).
Work Experience
11/2011 - Present
MedTech College- Fairfax, VA, USA.
Laboratory Instructor/Lab assistant.
04/2011 - 10/ 2011
Arlington County Public Health (Project with estimated Length of time to be
decided) - Arlington, VA, USA.
Computer Operations Tech
07/2006 - 02/2008
INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM Fair Oaks Hospital / Fairfax Hospital- Fairfax VA, USA.
Medical Records and health information tech
11/2004 - 06/2006
George Mason Elementary School - Alexandria, VA, USA.
ESL Tutor
03/2002 - 02/2004
Medical Center Urgent Care - Alexandria, VA, USA.
PA / MA / Phlebotomist.
09/1997 - 11/2000
Rydhans S.A./ Mastellone Hns Inc. - Food Manufacturing Company -
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Senior Chemist in Quality Assurance / Quality Control Department
Review Notebook, and write (SOP's) under FDA / HACCP regulation for food
processing and manufacturing.
Ensure QA / QC is in compliance with FDA / HACCP and c GMP regulation when
testing raw materials.
Implemented sanitary and hygiene requirements for raw food providers,
process and product.
Trained food production staff in standards of hygiene related to good
processing and production.
Ensure compliance with FDA / HACCP and GMP when using aseptic techniques in
a clean room environment.
Maintain sanitary and hygiene documentation related to food production.
Write technical papers and reports and prepare standard and specification
for process, facilities, product and test.
03/1996 - 08/1997
Rydhans S.A./ Mastellone Hns Inc. - Food Manufacturing Company -
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Analytical Chemist in QC Laboratory
Provided information to MQA staff and manufacturing to support discrepancy
and investigation resolution.
Pursued advanced accreditation as ISO (International Standard
Organization) in Lab., ISO 17025.
Conducted physical and chemical laboratory tests for raw materials, in-
process and finished product.
Conducted microbiological laboratory tests and sanitation validation.
Operational knowledge of analytical instrumentation in Spectrometry and
Chromatography.
02/1994 - 12/1996
I.E.C.A. - Environment Pollution Institute - Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Analytical Chemist Assistant to Institute Professor
Assisted in statistical project of Sciences Department for monitoring
pollution in Reconquista River and streams.
Investigated water pollution in Reconquista River by manufacturers.
Conducted the water sampling, performed field analyses (temp, dissolved
oxygen (DO), ph, and stream flow).
Analyzed water samples in laboratory for suspended solid, dissolved solid,
nutrients, metal, pesticides, bacteria and others, using EPA / ASTM
approved methods.
Tested water quality for conductivity, turbidity, hardness. Analyzed
sediments, selected pesticides and nutrients.
Conducted Microbiological Analyses. Analyzed samples for fecal bacteria.
List lab testing: Group Metals RCRA (eventually), TCLP & Extraction,
Routine Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb). By GC Organics: VOA, No VOA,
AE, Pesticides, PCB by GC and wet chemistry.
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