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Serena Burato

@serenaburato

I lead quality control laboratories for API and graphene-based products, ensuring compliantanalyses, efficient operations, and continuous improvement.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I'm ready to contribute my laboratory quality, compliance, and continuous-improvement experience to a dynamic organization where I can lead teams, collaborate across departments, and improve product performance.

I've led Quality Control laboratory operations at Directa Plus SpA and Sterling Chemical Malta, supporting the release and performance of graphene-based products, textile derivatives, and APIs.

I coordinate laboratory activities, procedures, analytical methods, instrument maintenance, non-conformity management, budgets, and audits involving customers, government authorities, and contract manufacturers. I work closely with Production and R&D to improve finished-product performance and meet established timelines.

With over 10 years in laboratory quality, I bring hands-on analytical experience in GMP and ISO 9001 environments, including HPLC, UPLC, GC-FID, FT-IR, KF, and ICP-OES. I've managed teams of up to 10 employees and value a supportive, inclusive, high-performance working environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Responsible of Quality Control Laboratory

Directa Plus SpA

Jul 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year)

Responsible for verification of analyses on production-line products and textile derivatives, preparation of procedures and analytical methods, and coordination with Production and R&D departments.

Cross functional Coordination Quality Control

Quality Control Manager

Sterling Chemical

Oct 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Coordinated laboratory activities for approval of raw materials, in-process materials, packaging, cleaning, and release of finished products (APIs). Managed non-conformities, budget, audits, and a team of 10 employees.

Quality Control Laboratory management API Manufacturing GMP Audit Budget Management Team Leadership HPLC UPLC GC FID FTIR OpenLab

Supervisor Intermediate Products

Sterling Chemical

Apr 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Reviewed analyses and verified adherence to procedures, coordinated with Production for timely results, and managed a team of 3 employees. Provided instrumental and procedural training to new team members.

Quality Control Laboratory management GMP Team Leadership Training HPLC UPLC GC FID FTIR OpenLab

QC Analyst

Sterling Chemical

Dec 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Performed chemical analysis of raw materials and intermediate products in API manufacturing under GMP. Verified Certificates of Analysis for released products using various laboratory instruments.

Quality Control chemical analysis GMP HPLC UPLC GC FID FTIR Agilent OpenLab

QC Analyst

Acegas APS AMGA

Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year)

Performed sampling and physico-chemical analysis of drinking water and wastewater samples in compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Used ICP-OES for determination of metals.

Quality Control Water analysis ISO 9001 ICP OES