Liliana E. Concha Meléndez
Mexico City
Summary
I am fascinated by all new technologies. I am constantly on the lookout for of new challenges and opportunities that allow me to collaborate with diverse teams. My enthusiasm for innovation is matched with my eagerness to both, contribute and absorb fresh perspectives in every project. I also firmly believe that experiencing a different environment and leaving one's comfort zone unlock our fullest potential. My professional journey is marked by a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager: Validation and Stability Laboratory
Fermic S.A De C.V / APIs
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate stability studies for both oral and sterile Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), ensuring regulatory compliance and product integrity.
- Coordinate residual solvents analysis by GC of active pharmaceutical ingredients, upholding stringent quality control measures.
- Develop and implement validation and verification protocols, oversee analytical tests and produce comprehensives reports.
- Coordinate laboratory equipment qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Coordinate external services quality management of all company (Suppliers evaluation, approval, qualification and maintenance of quality state).
- Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintain professional, organized, and safe environment.
- Controlled costs to keep laboratory operating within budget.
Manager of Alternative Proteins Laboratory
Fermic S.A De C.V / Fermic Co-man Scheme With Food
06.2023 - Current
- Execute transfer of protein analytical methods for co-manufacturing startups (hands-on)
- Coordinate daily analysis (HPLC, GC, SDS Page and other physicochemical assays) of four different alternative proteins processes (UPS and DSP) giving trouble shooting advice when necessary.
- Offer method improvements base on my experience in order to decrease analysis time and cost.
- Communicate clearly with analyst, manufacturing area, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established goals.
- Elevated laboratory standards and boosted productivity by training a team of 5+ staff members.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements.
- Food safety team member working on achieving ISO 22000 and Global market intermediate certification for two new product lines.
Manager of LegHemoglobin Laboratory
Fermic S.A De C.V / Co-man With Impossible Foods
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded cross-generational team of six in a physicochemical laboratory, overseeing analysis from fermentation to final product of alternative proteins production.
- Successfully implemented a robust quality and documentation system adhering to ALCOA+C principles.
- Developed a rapid-test for protein titer monitoring (for operators during night shift).
- Enhanced lab performance, eliminating OOS incidents.
- Maintained a 100% on-time release rate for products since 2019.
- Identified and executed cost-saving strategies, slashing external calibration laboratory expenses by 50% and reducing reagent and lab material costs by 15%.
- Developed dashboards and control charts for comprehensive process monitoring, facilitating data-driven decision-making for clients and production teams.
- Collaborated closely with Impossible Foods development team to scale analytical methods DSP, optimizing in-line process monitoring.
- Played a key role in creation and certification of HACCP plan, ensuring food safety compliance.
- Led root cause analyses for three high-impact incidents, preventing potential product non-conformances.
- Recommended a sampling plan standardization to address redundancies and mass balance inaccuracies, enhancing process integrity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Biochemical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Mexico CitySkills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Physicochemical analysis: HPLC, GC, SDS Page, Total Protein analysis, gravimetric assays, UV/Vis spectroscopy
- Goal Setting
- Method Validation
- Risk Assessment
- Laboratory Management
Additional Information
Data Analysis - British School of Creative Arts and Technology 2024
OpenLab CDS Operations for Client/Server and Workstation Plus- Agilent 2023
Internal Auditor - Fermic S.A de C.V 2022
HACCP Codex Alimentarius - General Principles of Food Hygiene - HMR Consultores Asociados 2022
Food Safety Culture - HMR Consultores 2022
Root Cause Analysis Certificate: 2709202213 - TUV NORD MÉXICO 2022
Risk Management - HMR Consultores Asociados 2022
HACCP- Advanced Level ISO TS 22000-1:2009 Certificate-45540212/ 143112196 - SGS Academy 2019
Interpretation and Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 for chemical and pharmaceutical industry - CCO ASESORES E INOVACIÓN 2016
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Manager: Validation and Stability Laboratory
Fermic S.A De C.V / APIs
01.2024 - Current
Manager of Alternative Proteins Laboratory
Fermic S.A De C.V / Fermic Co-man Scheme With Food
06.2023 - Current
Manager of LegHemoglobin Laboratory
Fermic S.A De C.V / Co-man With Impossible Foods
12.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Biochemical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
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