Diana L. D.

Creative, adaptable MICROBIOLOGIST with over 25 years of diversified experience in the areas of Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance / Quality Control, Food Safety, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetics. Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry while leading a cross-functional team and managing multiple projects on tight timelines and budgets. Strong focus on continuous improvement in process and strategy. Promoted to leadership positions of increased responsibility due to exceptional attention to detail, client focus, and strong people skills. • 25+ years of BSL-2 laboratory experience, including with food and water-borne pathogens like E. Coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. Hands-on experience with multidrug resistant clinical isolates and environmental samples from a wide variety of industries. • 6+ years of leadership experience in a highly regulated, fast-paced EPA-certified environmental laboratory. • 2+ years of leadership experience in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 food microbiology laboratory running FDA, USDA, and AOAC reference methodologies in addition to proprietary molecular assays. Food & Environmental Microbiology ♦ Leadership ♦ QA/QC ♦ Product Development ♦ Assay Verification & Validation ♦ Troubleshooting ♦ Client Care ♦ Technical Writing ♦ Technical Consulting ♦ Strategic Planning ♦ Laboratory Operations Currently located in the Greater New York City Area.