paola morris

* Chemical and microbiological analysis of food and water. * Development of biochemical tests (API TEST) for identification of pathogens. * Control of sterility and environmental microbiological monitoring of the laboratory (water, air, surfaces). * Analytical equipment calibration accordingly is fit for use. * Performance of all laboratory activities; ensuring traceability of data, in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's) and the quality manual based on Standards ISO 9001 and ISO 17025. * Administrative tasks: reception of samples, stock control, processing of sale and purchase orders (using Navion materials management system).

* Quality documental control (manuals, procedures, records, production controls, calibrations). * Audits of processes and final products based on quality statements. * Inspection and acceptance of incoming raw materials (verification of lots, technical and safety sheets, certificates of analysis) and reporting of non-conforming products.

* Verification of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and prerequisites. * Microbiological environmental monitoring (water, air, surfaces) . Allergens management * Participation in the implementation and monitoring of HACCP. * Development of SOP's and validation of cleaning and sanitation procedures, including CIPs. * Conduct of internal audits, participation in root cause analysis sessions to solve non-conformances and develop corrective and preventive actions to avoid issues recurrence. * Food safety training for the personal. * Budget control, support on the purchasing of supplies and direct responsibility dealing with suppliers and external laboratories. .Participation on continuous improvement projects.

Participation in a research and development project for the production of biodegradable plastic. Assistance in the development of fermentations, downstream processes and proteins analysis.

* Design, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality assurance system * Suppliers quality approval * Management of non conformance and complaints * Preparation and review of quality documentation * specifications, certificates of analysis,declarations,quality dossiers, raw material quality agreements, etc.. * Implementation of quality certifications * Regulatory compliance of products * Management of internal and external audits * Direct contact with customers and international suppliers to solve problems related to the quality and food safety of products

Thesis: Analysis of the technical and economic feasibility for the installation of a biopharmaceutical plant for the production of monoclonal antibodies. Activities and Societies: - Participation in the program “Friends of Nature”: development of environmental conservation programs and teaching environmental education. - Participation in the Student Association for the Indigenous Peoples of Mexico (AEPI). - Participation on AIESEC association.

Participation at the international Socrates Program, at Urbino, Italy.

Thesis: Development of recombinant enzymes with potential application in biosensors as analytical tools of interest in the food industry.