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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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