Experience

• 

  Barry callebaut group

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Qa assistant

  Responisibilities:• Verification of documents for FDA audit• Performing internal audits• Cooperation with microbiology, physicochemical, and organoleptic laboratories• Calibration of devices in laboratories

• 

  Technical university of lodz

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2021

  Intern and laboratory technician

  Responsibilities:• Perform isolation and purification of RNA from plant samples using established protocols, ensuring high-quality RNA for downstream molecular analysis.• Prepare microbiological media required for culturing bacteria and yeasts, following standardized recipes and protocols.• Conduct sterilization of microbiological media, equipment, and laboratory surfaces to maintain aseptic conditions and prevent contamination.• Maintain yeast and bacteria cultures, ensuring their purity and viability by regularly subculturing and performing quality control checks.• Perform reduction inoculations, following specific protocols to assess the susceptibility of plants to pathogens.• Isolate environmental strains of bacteria and yeasts from various sources, such as soil, water, or plants, using appropriate isolation techniques.• Prepare biological preparations of yeast and bacteria specifically designed to prevent potato infections, following established protocols and formulations.• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, media preparation, and culture maintenance.• Adhere to strict safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment. Show less

• 

  Gba poland

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Laboratory technician-microbiologist

  Responsibilities:• Independently perform microbiological analysis of samples, including but not limited to food, water, cosmetics, and other relevant materials, to detect and enumerate microorganisms that pose a threat to food safety.• Utilize established methods and protocols, such as ISO 6579-1:2017 ‘Microbiology of the food chain — Horizontal method for the detection, enumeration and serotyping of Salmonella’, ISO 21528-1:2017 ‘Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae’ and others.• Conduct testing to identify and characterize pathogens, including Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae, using appropriate techniques and equipment.• Employ molecular techniques, such as PCR and DNA sequencing, to detect and confirm the presence of specific microorganisms and genetic modifications, including GMOs.• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory analyses, ensuring data integrity and compliance with relevant quality standards.• Prepare and sterilize media, reagents, and culture supplies necessary for microbiological testing.• Adhere to strict safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may arise during testing, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results.• Collaborate with team members and provide guidance and training to junior staff when required.• Stay updated with the latest developments and advancements in microbiological techniques, regulations, and industry best practices. Show less

• 

  Nencki institute of experimental biology, polish academy of science

  Jul 2022 - now

  Laboratory manager

  As a lab manager my responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Organize and maintain the laboratory, ensuring a clean and functional workspace.• Coordinate and manage purchases for the laboratory, including negotiating with vendors and ensuring compliance with financial procedures related to equipment purchases from grants in scientific institutions.• Plan and manage the laboratory budget, keeping track of expenditures and ensuring cost-effectiveness.• Maintain and freeze C. elegans stocks, ensuring their viability and availability for experiments.• Manage the bacterial cryo bank, including proper storage and retrieval of bacterial strains.• Install, calibrate, and validate new equipment, ensuring their proper functionality and safety.• Conduct trainings for laboratory members and students on basic working techniques with C. elegans, including handling, fixing, and staining C. elegans embryos.• Visualize RNA polymerase II foci in embryos under the microscope, analyzing and interpreting the results.• Coordinate the exchange of biological material between different laboratories worldwide, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with regulations.• Provide guidance and support to laboratory members regarding experimental protocols and procedures.• Prepare tenders for purchase of new equipments • Design and oversee renovation of laboratory space Show less