Maripaz Salazar Vargas

Licenciada en Microbiología y Química Clínica 

Knowledge in bioburden, environmental monitoring for surface control using techniques such as contact plates (RODAC), swabbing, flexible film, environmental monitoring of viable particles using passive sampling and active sampling or impaction, microbiological analysis of water for medical devices, determination of endotoxins using the Gel Clot method and sterility tests.

Internship at San Rafael de Alajuela Hospital (Jul 2024 - Dec 2024)

Sampling of biological and environmental fluids. Sample handling in laminar flow hoods. Daily daily maintenance and quality control of TecnoDiagnostica Vitek 2 Biomérieux bacteriology equipment. Use of incubators in the bacteriology section. use of autoclaves for sterilization of laboratory materials. Performing daily maintenance and daily quality control on the Beckman Coulter of Capris DxC 700 AU clinical chemistry analyzer, Abbot Architect Plus i2000 serology analyzer, Diagnostika Max OrthoVision Swift blood bank analyzer, Capris XN-1000 Sysmex hematology analyzer and on the Beckman Coulter of Capris Dxl 800 inmunology equipment. Monitoring of analytical parameters. Evaluation of external quality controls. Documentation of results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests.

Professional practice at Servisalud Clinical Laboratory (Feb 2024 - Mar 2024)

Sampling of biological and environmental fluids. Sample processing, daily maintenance and daily quality control of hematology, clinical chemistry and Vitek bacteriology equipment.

Professional practice at the blood bank of Mexico Hospital (Apr 2023 - May 2023)

Sampling of biological and environmental fluids. Operation, maintenance and daily quality control of the Diagnostika Max Ortho Vision analyzer. Development of platelet sterility quality control in the blood bank.

Microbiology and Clinic Chemist Bachelor's Degree (Apr 2024)

Universidad de Ciencias Médicas (UCIMED) 

Microbiology and Clinic Chemist Collage Degree (March 2025) 

Universidad de Ciencias Médicas (UCIMED)

Fundamentals of Process Improvement and Quality Control (In process) Unidad de Investigación y Soluciones en Medición (Metrikó, UCR) 

Operational Efficiency - Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals (In process) Unidad de Investigación y Soluciones en Medición (Metrikó, UCR)