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MARCO ALMANZA

**** *. ***** **. *** 44, Torrance, CA 90504 H: 310-***-**** adzh5p@r.postjobfree.com A position in microbiology or chemistry, performing quantitative as well as qualitative analysis.

Quality Control

Sample preparation and analysis

Interpersonal communication

Lab Manager Jan 2000 to Mar 2019

Organic by Nature Rancho Dominguez, CA

Perform microbial analysis of raw materials and finished products. TPC, E.coli, coliform, Staph, Salmonella and Yeast & Mold. Perform Identity of raw materials by NIR.

Perform environmental swabs of filling equipment.

Test on site potable water.

Perform ELISA assay for Gluten, Aflatoxin and Microcystins. Perform basic physical tests pH, density, moisture. Approve/Reject raw materials

Maintain QC Database

QC Lab Technician Jan 1996 to Jan 1997

Yoplait-Colombo Carson, CA

Diluted and plated online yogurt samples for TPC, coliform and Yeast & Mold. Analyzed yogurt samples for pH and viscosity.

Prepared and autoclaved media TGY, EMB, PDA and Maconkey. Monitored milk delivery for complete pasteurization. Inoculate milk delivery with Yoplait Lactobacillus sp. strain. Perform air quality analysis.

Maintain all QC records.

QC Lab Technician Jan 1994 to Jan 1996

Heinz Pet Products Terminal Island, San Pedro, CA Perform QC analysis of raw materials and finished products. Determine protein by Kjeldahl and LECO nitrogen analyzer. Determine fat by acid hydrolysis.

Determine moisture by CEM microwave oven.

Monitor FMC hydroprocess.

Lab Technician Jan 1993 to Jan 1994

PAL Inc. Irvine, CA

Operated two Hitachi 747 chemistry analyzers.

Prepared reagents.

Conducted serum electrophoresis on Beckman Paragon. Performed RIA's (T-3, T-4, estrogen) and ELISA (FIV, FeLV) assays. Lab Technician Jan 1990 to Jan 1993

VCA Clinical Lab Los Angeles, CA

Operated two Coulter DACOS chemistry analyzers.

Supervised on weekends.

Perform routine hematology procedures and mycological ID. Education and Training

Additional Information

Microbiology minor in Chemistry

CSULB Long Beach, CA

Associate of Science, Microbiology 1990

El Camino College Torrance, CA

Voluteer pathology laboratory assistant at Harbor General Hospital Analyzed South Bay city water and Mexican border towns for coliforms Former certified Life Guard for Los Angeles Co.

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