Karla Rigolin
Howth,Ireland
Summary
Passionate about the environment.
Dedicated Biologist/Microbiologist with 15 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Children´s Environmental Education Monitor
Private Chilcare
Dublin, Ireland
04.2022 - Current
- Organizes environmental education sessions, introducing young learners to sustainable practices and ecosystem awareness.
- Engages children in outdoor activities and interactive learning about nature, marine life, and environmental conservation.
- Provides childcare services, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nature-friendly environment.
Treinee
THE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE – BDRI
O Grove, Spain
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Research and training in cetacean ecology and behavior.
- Evaluated potential environmental risks associated with new projects, ensuring minimal impact on ecology.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities related to ecology and environmental science.
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
LONZA Pharmaceutical Industry
São Paulo, Brazil
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Water tests, environmental monitoring.
- Issuance and review of articles and Standard Procedure (SOP)
- Pathogen counting, slide preparation and microorganism identification, strain maintenance.
- Preparations of culture media, reagents and solutions, Efficacy tests of Biocides such as Challenge Test, Inhibition Halo, Tropical Chamber. Assistance in waste management
- Experience in Metalworking, paints and varnishes, cosmetics and disinfectants.
- Growth promotion; strain reconstitution;
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
EUROFARMA Pharmaceutical Industry
São Paulo, Brazil
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Water analysisCounting of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, strain maintenance, pathogen research; ; Growth promotion; strain reconstitution; environmental monitoring; identification of microorganismsValidation of methodologies according to official Guides and References (Pharmacopeias – Brazilian, USP, EP).
- Development and validation of methods, issuance and review of articles and Standard Procedure (SOP). VITEK 2 Colorimetric reaction (Validation of equipment).
- SAP Program
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
BIMEDA Veterinary Pharmaceutical Industry
São Paulo, Brazil
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Preparation of culture media and materials for analysis.
- Water analysis, Counting of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, strain maintenance, pathogen research; water analysis, sterility test; endotoxin test;
- Growth promotion; strain reconstitution; environmental monitoring; identification of microorganisms.
- Review of Standard Procedure (SOP).
- Training of employees, interface with Manufacturing, providing dialogues on GMP and Safety/Quality.
- Implementation of 5s in the laboratory and correct use of safety equipment´s.
University Teacher
DeVry Educacional Brazil
04.2014 - 07.2018
- Practical and theoretical Microbiology, Histology, Environmental analysis classes.
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
EMS SIGMA Pharmaceutial Industry
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Validation of methodologies according to official Guides and References (Pharmacopeias – Brazilian, USP, EP).
- Sterility of injectable products, sterile liquids with pharmacopeia methods and closed methodology ( Sterirest TM-Millipore and Sterisart Sartorius) in Insulators and clean rooms, Endotoxin Testing (LAL-Gel Cloth, PTS Endosafe System, LAL Cromogenic Kinetic – QCL – LONZA)
- Preparation of culture media and materials for analysis. Counting of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, pathogen research; water analysis; Growth promotion; strain reconstitution; en Arial Bold vironmental monitoring; identification of microorganisms. I issuance and review of Standard Procedure (SOP).
- P&D:Development and validation of methods.
- SAP Program
Biology trainee
Sao Paulo Coast Aquarium - Ubatuba
São Paulo, Brazil
04.2002 - 02.2003
- Promote environmental awareness and build knowledge, clarifying doubts and supporting follow-up by the circuit sectors;
- Organize workshops, recreational, and educational activities for children, raising awareness about the need to conserve the environment, with an emphasis on coastal and marine ecosystems;
- Raise awareness and encourage change in societal behavior, applying the concept of education for sustainability;
- Contribute to the development of teaching materials; Participate in research projects.
Trainee
Sea Turtle Project
01.2001 - 04.2002
- Raise awareness among coastal communities and society so they can become allies in the conservation of sea turtles and their habitats.
- Workshops and awareness-raising work with the local population.
- Assist in the treatment and recovery of injured animals caught in fishing nets, tagging them with rings, and releasing them back into the sea.
Education
Bachelor of Biologist - Biology
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas - PUC
São Paulo/Brazil 02.1999 - 12.2004
Postgraduate: Acupunture - Health
ABA - Brazilian Association of Acupunture
São Paulo/Brazil 03.2013 - 03.2015
Intensive English Course - Language
Kaplan International College Cairns
Cairns/Australia 10.2012 - 11.2012
Upper Intermediate, English Course - Language
Berlitz Dublin
Dublin 03.2022 - 09.2022
SVQ Level 3 - Water quality for use: microbial count, bacterial endotoxins, trend assessment, internal microorgani
MICROPHAR
Brazil 02.2024 - 04.2024
SVQ Level 3 - Health
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE
Dublin/Ireland 04.2022 - 04.2022
A-Levels - A-Levels: Education - E-learning program "Introduction to Children"
TUSLA
Dublin/Ireland 06.2023 - 06.2023
Skills
- Laboratory and field research
- Quality Assurance
- Environmental Protection
Languages
PORTUGUÉS
Native
INGLÉS
Advanced
SPANISH
Beginner
Affiliations
- Sports and Nature
Timeline
Treinee
THE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE – BDRI
07.2024 - 07.2024
SVQ Level 3 - Water quality for use: microbial count, bacterial endotoxins, trend assessment, internal microorgani
MICROPHAR
02.2024 - 04.2024
A-Levels - A-Levels: Education - E-learning program "Introduction to Children"
TUSLA
06.2023 - 06.2023
Children´s Environmental Education Monitor
Private Chilcare
04.2022 - Current
SVQ Level 3 - Health
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE
04.2022 - 04.2022
Upper Intermediate, English Course - Language
Berlitz Dublin
03.2022 - 09.2022
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
LONZA Pharmaceutical Industry
07.2020 - 01.2022
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
EUROFARMA Pharmaceutical Industry
02.2019 - 07.2020
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
BIMEDA Veterinary Pharmaceutical Industry
07.2017 - 02.2019
University Teacher
DeVry Educacional Brazil
04.2014 - 07.2018
Postgraduate: Acupunture - Health
ABA - Brazilian Association of Acupunture
03.2013 - 03.2015
Intensive English Course - Language
Kaplan International College Cairns
10.2012 - 11.2012
Biologist Microbiological Analyst
EMS SIGMA Pharmaceutial Industry
07.2008 - 08.2012
Biology trainee
Sao Paulo Coast Aquarium - Ubatuba
04.2002 - 02.2003
Trainee
Sea Turtle Project
01.2001 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Biologist - Biology
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas - PUC
02.1999 - 12.2004
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