James Quinn
St Kilda,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Microbiologist with expertise in microbiological testing and SOP development. Spearheaded establishment of quality control lab, improving product quality and microbial stability. Collaborated across teams to train staff in aseptic techniques and sanitation verification, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Microbiologist
Bevcraft LTD
Mullingar, Ireland
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Designed and established a fully functional Quality Control laboratory to support brewery operations, ensuring consistent product quality and microbial stability.
- Implemented microbiological and molecular biology testing protocols to detect beer spoilage organisms, including wild yeast and bacteria.
- Performed routine microbial screening using culture-based methods and molecular techniques such as PCR/qPCR.
- Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for lab testing and sanitation verification, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted environmental monitoring of production areas, identifying contamination risks and enhancing sanitation protocols.
- Collaborated closely with brewing and packaging teams to troubleshoot contamination issues and prevent product loss.
- Analyzed test results and communicated findings to stakeholders, enabling rapid corrective actions.
- Ensured compliance with internal quality standards and industry best practices.
- Trained production staff on aseptic sampling techniques and quality awareness, fostering a culture of quality and safety.
- Undertook cleaning validation techniques to verify sanitation effectiveness and prevent cross-contamination across brewing and packaging processes.
- Conducted routine environmental monitoring to identify contamination risks and improve sanitation control.
- Instructed staff on aseptic sampling methods to prevent contamination., sanitation best practices, and quality awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science
Galway- Mayo Institute of Technology (ATU)
Galway, Ireland10-2021
Skills
- Quality control and assurance in breweries
- Cleaning validation
- Equipment calibration
- Good laboratory practices
- Primer design
- Microbiological testing
- Molecular biology techniques
- Spoilage detection
- Aseptic techniques
- Media preparation and sterilization
- Environmental monitoring
- Lab design optimization
- SOP development and documentation
- Data analysis and reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Sanitation verification and CIP validation
- Root cause analysis
Websites
Technical Expertise
Plating, enrichment cultures, microscopy, Gram staining, DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, primer use, contamination control, Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, wild Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, Equipment selection, lab layout design, biosafety practices
Timeline
Quality Control Microbiologist
Bevcraft LTD
11.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science
Galway- Mayo Institute of Technology (ATU)