Tristan Soza
About Tristan Soza
Tristan Soza is a QC Microbiology Analyst with a background in Biomedical Sciences. He has extensive experience in environmental monitoring, microbial testing, and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Work at MeiraGTx
Tristan Soza has been employed at MeiraGTx as a QC Microbiology Analyst since 2020. In this role, he conducts routine viable and non-viable environmental monitoring, ensuring that the microbiological quality of the environment meets industry standards. His responsibilities include plate reading and identification of microbial colonies, as well as performing growth promotion testing on new materials. Tristan also develops protocols to introduce new methodologies and updates existing standard operating procedures to maintain compliance and efficiency. He plays a key role in qualifying new clean-room areas and upgrading existing ones to meet higher specifications.
Previous Experience in Quality Control
Before joining MeiraGTx, Tristan Soza worked at Ridgeway Biologicals Ltd. as a QC Laboratory Analyst from 2018 to 2019. His role involved conducting various quality control tests and ensuring compliance with established protocols. He also served as a Microbiology Technician at Ethypharm from 2019 to 2020, where he gained experience in microbiological testing and laboratory procedures. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in quality control practices within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Education and Expertise
Tristan Soza studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he earned a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended Reading Blue Coat School from 2009 to 2015 and Crosfields School from 2000 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with a strong understanding of microbiology and laboratory practices, which he applies in his current role as a QC Microbiology Analyst.
Microbiological Testing and Compliance
In his current position, Tristan Soza is responsible for various microbiological testing procedures, including bio-burden testing to assess microbial contamination levels. He leads investigations into out-of-specification results or deviations from standard operating procedures. Additionally, he writes regular reports for data trending of microbiological results and assists during routine audits to ensure compliance with industry standards. His expertise in these areas contributes to maintaining high-quality standards within the organization.
Training and Development
Tristan Soza provides gowning qualification training to staff requiring clean-room access, ensuring that all personnel are properly trained in maintaining sterile environments. He also writes and performs process qualification documentation for new equipment, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices within the laboratory. His involvement in training and documentation reflects his commitment to fostering a culture of compliance and quality assurance.