About me

I am a Food Technologist with multidisciplinary interests and extensive experience in food safety and quality. I hold a Master’s degree in Food Technology, with a thesis focused on food toxicology, which I subsequently published.

Throughout my professional career, I have worked in quality assurance teams and food laboratories, supporting both clients and internal teams in interpreting analytical results, providing regulatory guidance, and communicating complex technical information clearly and practically. I have also contributed to service development, commercial support, and the preparation and delivery of technical reports and presentations for clients.

I am a fast learner, highly analytical, and problem-solving oriented, with a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail. I also have a strong affinity for digital tools and technology, including basic programming knowledge in Python and experience in process automation.

Fluent in four languages, including Spanish and German, I can collaborate effectively in international and multidisciplinary environments, confidently navigating multicultural professional contexts.

Experience

GALAB Laboratories España
Product Manager — Almería, Spain
August 2024 – Present

  • Provide consultancy services, including regulatory updates.

  • Support in interpreting analytical results and advising on EU compliance, infant food, and organic (BIO) regulations.

  • Prepare and deliver client reports and presentations.

  • Participate in industry events and conduct technical seminars.

  • Develop client sampling services.

GALAB Laboratories GmbH
Consultant Assistant — Hamburg, Germany
October 2019 – October 2023

  • Conduct legal and toxicological evaluation of analytical results for food products.

  • Define analytical scopes for food contact materials and shelf-life studies.

  • Verify compliance of food product labeling.

  • Analyze data and prepare reports on analytical results.

  • Create a collaborative platform for international subsidiaries.

Max Rubner-Institut
Intern – Food Technology and Bioprocess Engineering — Karlsruhe, Germany
March 2024 – July 2024

  • Formulated, characterized, and applied UV-C treatment to nanocellulose-stabilized emulsions.

  • Analyzed particle size and characterized emulsions using flow cytometry and laser diffraction.

  • Applied UV-C treatments and high-pressure homogenization techniques.

LIDL Supermercados SAU
Quality Management / Product Development — Barcelona, Spain
April 2018 – August 2019

  • Managed sampling plans and controlled analytical frequency.

  • Participated in national and international quality development projects, including improving the nutritional profile of food products.

  • Reviewed laboratory test results to ensure compliance with legal standards and internal quality requirements.

Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands Master’s Degree in Food Technology
2024

  • MSc Thesis in the Department of Toxicology

  • Publication: Garrido, Roser Fabrés, Ivonne MCM Rietjens, and Frances Widjaja-van den Ende. "Exploring time dependent trends and risks of pyrrolizidine alkaloids and their N-oxides in food." Food and Chemical Toxicology (2025): 115847.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
2018

Education

Contributor to Bio Eco Actual, a scientific outreach magazine focused on organic food, food safety, and toxicology. Author of :
“Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Food: A Hidden Risk in the Field”

“Analyzing the Use of Pesticides in Modern Agriculture and Their Presence in Everyday Foods”

“Invisible Consequences: Effects of Pesticides on Human Health and the Planet"

“The Solution on Your Plate: Benefits and Challenges of Organic Food”

“Heavy Metals in Food: Types, Laboratory Analysis, and Prevention”

Media