Brenda Morales
@brendamorales
Experienced food safety professional and microbiology technician with bilingual communication.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented food safety and microbiology professional with hands-on experience in laboratory analysis, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. I have performed microbiological testing across diverse food products, operated and maintained analytical equipment, and used LIMS platforms including LabVantage and LIMS Linking to ensure traceability and accurate reporting.
I bring practical experience with molecular techniques (Bax System Q7, Vidas), Petrifilm methods, and familiarity with ISO 9001/14001/22000 and GFSI requirements, plus strong English–Spanish communication and a proven record of collaborating across teams to maintain quality and safety standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Microbiology Technician
Food Safety Net Services
Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Managed sample receipt and performed microbiological and molecular analyses (Bax Q7, Vidas) across diverse food matrices, ensuring traceability and compliance with food safety standards; maintained/calibrated lab equipment and produced detailed QA documentation.
Quality Assurance Technician
M&M Industries
Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)
Performed dimensional and final product inspections using CMM, calipers and specialized testers, conducted warehouse/floor audits, and made disposition decisions to ensure incoming and finished goods met quality and labeling specifications.
Laboratory Technician
Centro de Investigación Aplicada y Desarrollo
Aug 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Executed standardized analytical tests on food products, maintained precise sample temperature control, performed calculations for moisture/salt content, and compiled data/reports supporting quality control and research publications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Bachelor of Science, Food Engineering
2014 - 2019
Activities and societies: Thesis research on analysis of fatty acids; coursework in food safety, microbiology, and chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering with thesis research on the analysis of fatty acids completed between August 2014 and April 2019.
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