I am seeking to direct my career toward R&D and analytical chemistry, leveraging my background in manufacturing processes and quality assurance while applying expertise in HPLC, GC, spectrophotometry, technical reporting, and data quality assurance.
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Daniela Serrano
@danielaserrano
Chemical & Production Engineer driving QA, process optimization & SAP/Power BI analytics. Transitioning to R&D & analytical chemistry.
VenezuelaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Chemical and Production Engineer with a strong background in process auditing, quality management, and analytical support in the food and beverage industry. At Empresas Polar, I audited packaging processes and Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems across various beverage categories, collaborating with R&D on scaling up and certifying new products. I also designed a CIP efficacy validation matrix, utilizing SAP inspection plans and Power BI dashboards to track quality compliance.
My experience includes Quality Assurance at Grupo Bimbo, pharmaceutical validation at Laboratorios Leti, and hands-on physicochemical testing. To further advance my goal of transitioning into R&D and analytical chemistry, I completed a Master’s Degree in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry at Universitat de València, gaining expertise in HPLC, GC, and spectrophotometry. I bring a data-driven approach, a strong focus on continuous improvement, and proven experience in manufacturing processes and quality assurance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Planned and executed internal audits for packaging, quality, and CIP sanitation systems in beverage plants. Partnered with R&D on new product industrial scale-up. Monitored physicochemical and microbiological metrics using SAP data and Power BI dashboards. Led CIP efficacy validation project for PepsiCola Venezuela plants.
Generated weekly QA KPIs using Freshability data and managed consumer complaint traceability. Conducted physicochemical testing on raw materials, water systems, and finished products. Inspected baking process CCPs, conducted lot sampling, and issued supplier claim reports when needed.
Trained in risk analysis methodologies, including FMECA and HACCP. Trained in procedures and documentation for area, equipment, and process qualifications within the pharmaceutical industry.
Industrial Project: Proposed a packaging material supplier evaluation system for new product launches. Trained in the end-to-end domestic procurement process (processing department requests, vendor outreach, quote comparisons, creation and tracking of purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics GP).
Teaching Assistant (General Chemistry I)
Dec 2018 - Jun 2022 (3 years 6 months)
Delivered review and practice sessions for university students, managed third-term chemistry classes, and reviewed coursework and practical problem sets.
Delivered review and practice sessions for 9th-term chemical engineering students, managed classroom learning, and developed study guides.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UV
University of Valencia
Master's Degree, Experimental Techniques in Chemistry
2025 - 2026
Grade: 8.72
Activities and societies: Developed Master's thesis within the FunIMAT research group at the Institute of Molecular Science (ICMol), focusing on the synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and their application as stationary phases for HPLC columns.
Focus on analytical chemistry (HPLC, GC, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, XRD, NMR, atomic absorption). Master's Thesis at ICMol: Synthesis of MOFs for HPLC stationary phases.
Curricular Internship at IATA: Characterization of biopolymers for food packaging.
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CEUPE - European Business School
Master's Degree, Quality, Food Safety, Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Technology
2023 - 2024
Grade: 9.1
Activities and societies: TÜV Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor. Specialization in Quality Management Systems (QMS), internal auditing, and process control in the food industry
Comprehensive training in food technology, processing, and preservation methods. Focused on Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015), critical variable control, food safety standards, and nutrition guidelines across industrial food manufacturing processes.
UV
Universidad Metropolitana (VE)
Bachelor of Engineer, Chemical and Production Engineer
2017 - 2022
Grade: 9
Activities and societies: Graduated Cum Laude; recipient of the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Bachelor’s Thesis: Formulation of a Chayote and Turmeric-Based Beverage Using Mixture Design of Experiments.
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EF SET
EF SET English Certificate 73/100 (C2 Proficient)
Issued Jan 2022
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
VenezuelaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
30k+ USD
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Skills
Chemical EngineeringProduction PlanningSupply Chain ManagementQuality AssuranceR&DGC MSQuality ControlHPLCUV Vis SpectroscopySpectrophotometryChemistryPharmaceuticalPower QueryPower BIExcelSAP ERPAnalytical ChemistryISO 9001Process AuditingQuality AuditingProcurement ManagementHACCPFMECAProcess ControlQuality inspectionGood Laboratory Practices (GLP)Microsoft GP
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