Stamatia (Tina) Kostopoulou
Nijmegen
Summary
Recent Biotechnology Master's graduate with a Bachelor's in Food Science and Technology. Experienced in microbiology, quality assurance, and various laboratory techniques including microbial culture and PCR. Hardworking and passionate about lab work, adaptable and eager to apply my expertise in diverse fields such as microbiology, quality assurance, and biotechnology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Microbiologist-Natural Preservation Internship
Kraft Heinz
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted screening of candidate preservatives effective against targeted microorganisms
- Performed various microbial culture techniques and methods including broth cultures, agar plates, culturing techniques (isolation and inoculation methods), bacterial enumeration
- Collaborated with the sensory department to evaluate the impact of preservatives
- Participated to additional projects involving water, air and swabs sampling
- Gained experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Contact: Melina Pallidi melina.pallidi@kraftheinz.com
Internship in Quality Control Department
Ioniki Sfoliata S.A.
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted quality control on production lines and raw materials
- Performed sensory evaluation on final products.
- Observed packing operations to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Gained proficiency with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.
Education
Master of Sciences - Biotechnology
Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, Netherlands06.2024
Integrated Master - Food Sciences And Technology
Aristotle University
Thessaloniki, Greece11.2021
Skills
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Cell Culturing Techniques (microbial isolation, inoculation, enumeration, identification)
- Experience with pathogens
- Experience with PCR, CRISPR technology
- Immunological Assays
- Experimental design
- Experience with LIMS
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Scientific Research
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Team Work
- Data Analysis
- Independence
- Observation Skills
Certification
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge University Press & Assessment English, 11/2021, Present
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE), University of Michigan, 05/2015, Present
- KPG (Greek State Certificate) for Spanish, 05/2019, Present, B2
- Computer Knowledge Certificate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Languages
Greek
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Running
Timeline
R&D Microbiologist-Natural Preservation Internship
Kraft Heinz
09.2023 - 03.2024
Internship in Quality Control Department
Ioniki Sfoliata S.A.
06.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Sciences - Biotechnology
Wageningen University & Research
Integrated Master - Food Sciences And Technology
Aristotle University
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