Gimbal's Fine Candies
| Quality Assurance Technician
01 Nov 2014 -
Present
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostic Inc.
| Microbiologist
01 Jul 2013 -
01 Nov 2014
• Perform the Microscan® panel manufacturing dilutions process using aseptic techniques within a clean laboratory environment
• Participate in the troubleshooting and resolution of process-related problems and identify change opportunities
• Assist in the maintenance of records systems
Prof. Maria Marco Food Microbiology Lab
| Undergraduate Researcher
01 Jun 2012 -
01 Jun 2013
• Assisted with the project funded by the CDFA to reduce olive spoilage during Sicilian-style Sevillano olive fermentations
• Cultured bacteria and yeast on laboratory media and measure brine potential pH and redox
• Collaborated with Coca Cola Company to screen Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) for production of sugar alcohols by fermentation
• Cultured LAB isolates in various types of media and take measurement of pH and optical density
• Performed metabolite analysis by HPLC
Prof. Kyria Boundy-Mills Microbiology Lab
| Laboratory Assistant
01 Feb 2012 -
01 Aug 2012
• Tested ability of yeasts to utilize carbon sources and tolerate toxins found in pretreated biomass including food waste, agriculture waste and energy crops
• Cultured yeasts from the UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection
• Performed Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Assay to verify yeasts’ identities