Monica Gonzalez

Experience

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  Nestlé España, S.A.

  Jul 1995 - Aug 1995

  Paid internship in the Quality Control Department

  Evaluated the traceability of a maternalized milk.

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  Establecimientos Industriales Archipiélago S.A.

  Jan 1999 - Sept 2000

  Quality Control Technician

  • Supervised the daily operations of the Quality Control Laboratory and implemented a quality system in the production, quality control and maintenance departments • Developed new products (fruit juices containing fiber added from the fruit), in collaboration with Nestlé Spain, S.A.• Prepared reports on the improvement of the quality control department • Monitored raw material stocks • Directed the remodelling and modernisation of the facility and laboratory equipment• Implemented a traceability system for end products Show less

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  Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias ICIA

  Feb 2001 - Mar 2010

  Researcher

  • Managed R&D and innovation projects in collaboration with private businesses• Captured financing for research projects, laboratory equipment and pre-doctoral grants from competitive state bids• Designed and carried out scientific experiments in collaboration with other researchers• Analysed data and published results of studies • Prepared periodic reports on state of projects• Trained researchers: doctoral theses and other research work• Peer reviewed scientific papers

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  Universidad de La Laguna

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2012

  Masters of Food Safety and Quality Trainer

  Provided classroom (theory and practical) and virtual training in post-harvest quality and the conservation of fruits and vegetables and food packaging in the Food Normalization and Nutritional Quality module.

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  Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias ICIA

  Apr 2010 - Feb 2011

  Technology Transfer Technician

  Transferred R&D and Innovation results to the Canary Islands agribusiness sector, with a focus on post-harvest and the industrial transformation of banana.

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  Fundación Empresa Universidad de La Laguna

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2012

  The Technical-Administrative Office of the University of La Laguna (Oficina de Apoyo a los Investigadores OAPI), provides support to the most competitive research groups in the University of La Laguna in technical and administrative tasks. Certified trainer for the first two levels (Innovation Promotor and Agent) of the ACIISI Innovation Managers Programme. R&D and innovation outreach expert focusing on the agri-food area of University of La Laguna The Technical-Administrative Office of the University of La Laguna (Oficina de Apoyo a los Investigadores OAPI), provides support to the most competitive research groups in the University of La Laguna in technical and administrative tasks.

  • R&D and Innovation Manager at OAPI

    Aug 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Trainer for the Innovation Managers Programme

    Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  • R&D and Innovation Outreach Expert

    Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  • R&D and Innovation Manager at OAPI

    Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
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  Elsevier

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2012

  Handling Editor of the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

  Editor handling the review and revision process of manuscripts on scientific aspects of data on the chemical composition of human foods.The 5-year Impact Factor for the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis is 2.883, and the rank among similar journals 29 of 126.

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  Instituto de Química Orgánica General (CSIC)

  Oct 2012 - now

  Researcher

  Development of new methods for the analysis of disease biomarkers.