Technician Quality Control

Mark E. Mello

**** * ************** **** ***. K**2

Turlock CA 95382

***********@*****.***

Phone: 209-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Laboratory Position

EDUCATION:

University of California, Santa Cruz 2006-2008

Bachelors of Science

Major: Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology

Minor: Organic Chemistry

Upper division Courses: One Year Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genetics Lecture and Lab, Cell

Biology, Cancer Cell Biology, Eukaryotic Molecular Biology Lecture and Lab, Microbiology

Lecture and Lab, Ecology and Evolution, One Year Organic Chemistry with Corresponding

Labs, Development and Physiological Biology.

Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

CERTIFICATION:

HACCP Certified

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Leader, good listener, honest and hard working individual.

• Excellent aseptic technique

• Great organizational skills

• Constant professionalism

• Leadership abilities in a Laboratory setting

• Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations associated with food manufacturing

EXPERIENCE:

SunOpta, Modesto, CA 07/09 – 02/10

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN/KOSHER CERTIFIED PLANT

Testing Starbuck Soymilk and Blue Diamond almond milk for the presence of Bacteria,

Allergens and client specifications.

Microbiology tests performed: APC plating and plate reading of Thermopilic, Mesophilic and

Psychotrophic bacteria.

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Chemistry tests performed: total solids, moisture, total lactic acid and total fats.

While performing laboratory tests on the finished product, performed foreman duties that

oversee the operators making sure work habits and work stations are sanitary and at spec

(Compliant with GMP's). Assisted in development of SOP's

Certified Laboratories, Merced, CA 08/08 – 7/09

FOOD SCIENCE ANALYST/ISO CERTIFIED LAB

Microbiology Techniques and Biochemical tests that were mastered at Certified Laboratories

include: Plating (Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Fecal Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae,

Lactobacilli, Total aerobic plate count, Total anaerobic plate count, Total Acidophile plate count,

Yeast and Mold), MPN, Plate reading, Pathogen confirmation (Staphylococcus aureus, E.coli,

Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactobacilli, Salmonella and Listeria), Gram stain, PCR, EHEC,

API, Vidas (Immunoassay), ELAP Water Quality, Neogen, Reveal, VIP, Delvo (tests for

presence allergens and Hormones in milk products). Assists in SOP's, COA's and Data Entry

Suprema Cheese, Manteca, CA 05/00 – 12/03

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/ISO CERTIFIED LAB

While in college, worked part time as a Laboratory Technician testing Little Cesar's Mozzarella

cheese. Microbiology tests performed: Anaerobic and Aerobic Total Plate Count, Lactobbacilli

Total Plate Count, Staphylococcus Total Plate Count, Coliforms Total Plate Count, and Yeast and

Mold Total Plate Count. Chemistry tests I performed: Total fat, protein and moisture.

Other tasks: Acted as extra Courier, prepared media, autoclaved and cleaned laboratory

equipment

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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