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Samuel Garcia

Samuel Garcia

Fribourg

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientific Collaborator - Bioprocess Engineer

HES-SO Fribourg
Fribourg
02.2022 - Current

Planeraty
Worked across multiple areas in bioprocessing and analytical methods, contributing to process development, optimization, and purification.

  • Upstream and Downstream Processing
    Pioneered both upstream and downstream operations, ensuring efficient production workflows.
  • Process Development and Optimization
    Led the development and optimization of bioprocesses, enhancing production efficiency and quality.
  • Protein Purification
    Specialized in purification processes to achieve high protein yields and purity.
  • Recombinant Protein Production using Pichia pastoris
    Developed and optimized recombinant protein production using Pichia pastoris.
  • Lipid Production from Escherichia coli
    Optimized processes for lipid production and purification from E. coli.
  • Mycoprotein Production and Purification
    Developed and optimized processes for mycoprotein production and purification.
  • HPLC Method Development
    Implemented HPLC methods for analytical studies, ensuring precise process monitoring and quality control.

Biofactory Competence Center
Involved in various teaching and project development activities, with a focus on process optimization and compliance with GMP standards.

  • Teaching in USP and DSP
    Delivered courses on Upstream and Downstream Processing, providing comprehensive training on bioprocessing techniques.
  • Clean Room Operator Training
    Trained operators to work in clean room environments under GMP regulations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Project with CHUV (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois)
    Collaborated with CHUV on process development and optimization of bacteriophages for therapeutic use.

ITSM Consultant

CGI
Lisbon
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Created and maintained technical documentation for IT systems and processes.
  • Provided technical support to customers and internal users via phone, email and remote access tools.
  • Assisted with the deployment of new technologies or upgrades to existing ones.
  • Maintenance and date recovery
  • Remedy

Maintenance Technician

Deuerer
Agen
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
  • Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
  • Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.

Operator and Sales Manager

J.J.G. MOBILIÁRIO DE ARTE, LDA
Bragança
01.2011 - 12.2019
  • Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
  • Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
  • Creation of budgets for customers, relationships and with suppliers, design of projects and products for production

Education

Master of Science - Bioprocess And Biomaterials

UTAD
Vila Real
04-2020

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

UTAD
Vila Real
07-2018

Skills

Instrument knwoledge

  • SoloVPE
  • FlowVPE
  • Akta avant
  • CedexBio
  • Vi-CELL BLU Cell Viability Analyzer
  • HPLC
  • Ralf and KLF Bioreactors
  • Allegro STR 50 (Pall)
  • TFF
  • Column Packing

Languages

Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Scientific Collaborator - Bioprocess Engineer

HES-SO Fribourg
02.2022 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Deuerer
02.2021 - 01.2022

ITSM Consultant

CGI
01.2021 - 01.2024

Operator and Sales Manager

J.J.G. MOBILIÁRIO DE ARTE, LDA
01.2011 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Bioprocess And Biomaterials

UTAD

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

UTAD
Samuel Garcia