AOAC Volunteer Approval (August 2022)

Marco A. García 1300 3rd ST NW. Austin, MN 55912 Tel: (320) 380 1283 marco.garcia.q@gmail.com

Profile Biochemical Engineer with international experience specialized in research, food safety, quality systems and continuous improvement. Trained and experienced in SQF, PCQI and HACCP methods and applications. Professional Experience Responsible for the Quality Management System and its implementation. This position works collaboratively with managers of the chemistry and microbiology labs to provide instruction, direction and leadership to co-workers and subordinates in their laboratory work and independently functions as the administrator of the R&D LIMS. Direct responsibility to manage the R&D Data Center and the LIMS clerks. Responsible for administering the laboratory safety including meeting OSHA requirements, EPA waste disposal requirements, acting as Chemical Hygiene Officer and training employees in these areas. Hormel Foods’ Quality Assurance Management team experiences a great deal of variety by consulting with management, providing leadership on quality in the facilities, and approving product ingredients/labels to ensure nutritional compliance with company policy. Quality Assurance Managers also implement our Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point program, oversee sanitation procedures and food safety, as well as collect and analyze data for new or modified product lines. Other responsibilities include training and managing quality auditors, working with the USDA, assisting other departments, and communicating test results. Quality Analysis Coordinator, Bonafont, DANONE Group. Culiacan Sin, MX. March 2011 – September 2012. ● ​ Oversee the day to day operations of the facility ● ​ Leader of the HACCP team ● ​ Find, analyze and determine root causes of deviations from company standards ● ​ Development of strategies to reduce waste ● ​ Implementation of the DAMAWAY method into the operations Lab Administrator, Hormel Foods R&D Austin, MN September 2014 – Present Quality Control engineer, Hormel Foods Austin, MN July 2013 – September 2014