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Matilde Santos

@matildesantos

I coordinate food import and export controls and assess phytopharmaceutical product registrations.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to food safety, regulatory assessment, quality control, or chemical engineering work where I can apply my experience with compliance, analytical evaluation, and process improvement.

I currently coordinate the National Plan for the Control of Import and Export of Foodstuffs of Non-Animal Origin at DGAV.

Previously, I assessed phytopharmaceutical product registration dossiers, focusing on identity, physicochemical properties, and analytical methods within DGAV's Directorate of Plant Health Protection Means.

My experience also includes quality control placements at Forvia and Secil's Quality and Process Laboratory in Outão, where I implemented Lean 5S methodology. I hold an integrated master's degree in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Nutrition and Food.

I've strengthened my work through training in risk assessment of microorganisms used as pesticides and biocides, SIFITO, and food improvement agents. I bring responsibility, time management, communication, cooperation, and resilience to collaborative teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DV

Técnica Superior na Direção de Serviços de Meios de Defesa Sanitária

DGAV – Direção Geral Alimentação Veterinária

Jan 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Avaliação de dossiers de registo de produtos fitofarmacêuticos, na secção da identidade, propriedades físico-químicas e métodos de análise.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade Nova de Lisboa – Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia logoUT

Universidade Nova de Lisboa – Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia

Master's in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

2018 - 2023

Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Química e Bioquímica, with a focus on Nutrition and Food Science.

EI

Escola Secundária D. João II

Secondary Education, General Studies

Completed secondary education (12th grade).

CS

Conservatório Regional de Setúbal

Articulated Music School, Music

2009 - 2013

Attended an articulated music school program.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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