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Biotechnologist - Bioprocess development & optimization

Profile Summary

Biotechnology professional specializing in bioprocess development, scale-up, and industrial transfer at Bioquest.bio. I help companies, startups, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs transform biotechnological concepts into scalable, sustainable industrial solutions through comprehensive process development and optimization. Expertise & Services Core Specializations Bioprocess Development & Scale-up: From laboratory scale (0.2 mL - 100's L) to industrial implementation (5000+ L) Strain Selection & Optimization: Identifying and optimizing microbial strains for enhanced productivity Culture Medium Optimization: Developing cost-effective, high-performance growth media Tech Transfer Documentation: Creating comprehensive documentation for lean technology transfer and due diligence Downstream Processing: Designing efficient separation and purification processes Sustainable Bioprocess Engineering: Implementing environmentally responsible biotechnological solutions Services I Offer Biotechnological process consultation and development Feasibility studies for biotech projects Scale-up strategy and implementation planning Technical due diligence for biotech investments Process optimization and troubleshooting Technology transfer documentation and support Bioprocess economic analysis and modeling Regulatory compliance guidance for biotechnological processes Industry Experience Working at Bioquest.bio, I collaborate with a team of specialized professionals in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and industrial scaling. Our unique laboratory facilities and extensive supplier network enable us to deliver cutting-edge solutions across the biotechnology spectrum. Project Types I've Worked On Industrial bioprocess optimization Startup biotech project development Academic research commercialization Technology transfer initiatives Process scale-up and validation Sustainable biotechnology implementations Technical Capabilities Fermentation Systems: Experience with flexible fermentation solutions from microwell, pilot scale to industrial production Process Design: Conceptual design, basic engineering, and operational optimization Documentation: Technical writing for patents, regulatory submissions, and investor presentations Quality Systems: Implementation of quality standards and performance metrics Sustainability: Integration of environmental considerations in process design What Sets Me Apart Access to state-of-the-art biotechnology laboratory facilities Comprehensive approach from concept to industrial implementation Strong focus on sustainable and economically viable solutions Extensive network of industry collaborators and suppliers Proven track record in transforming research into commercial applications Industries Served Biopharmaceuticals Industrial Biotechnology Food & Beverage Agricultural Biotechnology Languages Spanish, English Availability Available for short-term consultations, project-based work, and long-term collaborations. Remote work capabilities with access to specialized laboratory facilities when needed.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Mycology/Fungi
• ★ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ★ Industrial Biotechnology
• ☆ Biocatalysis
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Protein Sequencing
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Mutagenesis
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ DNA/Gene Synthesis
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Mycology
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Biomass & Bioenergy
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Food Preservation
• ☆ Plant-Based Protein
• ☆ Cell Banking
• ☆ Large Scale Cell Culture
• ☆ Synthetic Biology
• ☆ Process Engineering
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Recipe Formulation

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Translation

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting

Consulting Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Image Analysis

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Founder/CSO

Bioquest.bio

July 2024 - Present

Director científico

Mycotech S.A.

July 2024 - Present

Chief Scientific Officer

Eternal.bio

March 2020 - July 2024

Scientific Researcher

CONICET

May 2015 - September 2022

Head of Bioprocess Department

Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial

January 2014 - September 2021

Education

Ph. D. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Universidad Nacional de General San Martín - Argentina

September 2004 - September 2010

Ph. D. (Biotecnología)

Universidad Nacional de General San Martín

September 2004 - September 2010

Degree in biotechnology

Universidad Nacional de General San Martín - Argentina

January 1998 - September 2004

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ortiz, G.E., Noseda, D.G., Ponce Mora, M.C., Recupero, M.N., Blasco, M., Albertó, E.(2016). A Comparative Study of New Aspergillus Strains for Proteolytic Enzymes Production by Solid State Fermentation . Enzyme Research. 2016.

Noseda, D.G., Recúpero, M., Blasco, M., Bozzo, J., Galvagno, M.Á.(2016). Production in stirred-tank bioreactor of recombinant bovine chymosin B by a high-level expression transformant clone of Pichia pastoris . Protein Expression and Purification. 123. p. 112-121.

Ortiz, G.E., Guitart, M.E., Cavalitto, S.F., Albertó, E.O., Fernández-Lahore, M., Blasco, M.(2015). Characterization, optimization, and scale-up of cellulases production by trichoderma reesei cbs 836.91 in solid-state fermentation using agro-industrial products . Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 38. (11). p. 2117-2128.

Martin Blasco, Gastón E. Ortiz, María E. Guitart, Edgardo Albertó, Héctor M. Fernández Lahore(2014). Microplate assay for endo-polygalacturonase activity determination based on ruthenium red method . Analytical Biochemistry. 454. p. 33--35. Elsevier {BV}

Ortiz, G.E., Guitart, M.E., Albertó, E., Fernández Lahore, H.M., Blasco, M.(2014). Microplate assay for endo-polygalacturonase activity determination based on ruthenium red method . Analytical Biochemistry. 454. (1). p. 33-35.

Noseda, D.G., Blasco, M., Recúpero, M., Galvagno, M.Á.(2014). Bioprocess and downstream optimization of recombinant bovine chymosin B in Pichia (Komagataella) pastoris under methanol-inducible AOXI promoter . Protein Expression and Purification. 104. p. 85-91.

Blasco, M., Somoza, G.M., Vizziano-Cantonnet, D.(2013). Presence of 11-ketotestosterone in pre-differentiated male gonads of Odontesthes bonariensis . Fish Physiology and Biochemistry. 39. (1). p. 71-74.

Noseda, D.G., Recúpero, M.N., Blasco, M., Ortiz, G.E., Galvagno, M.A.(2013). Cloning, expression and optimized production in a bioreactor of bovine chymosin B in Pichia (Komagataella) pastoris under AOX1 promoter . Protein Expression and Purification. 92. (2). p. 235-244.

Blasco, M., Fernandino, J.I., Guilgur, L.G., Strüssmann, C.A., Somoza, G.M., Vizziano-Cantonnet, D.(2010). Molecular characterization of cyp11a1 and cyp11b1 and their gene expression profile in pejerrey (Odontesthes bonariensis) during early gonadal development . Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - A Molecular and Integrative Physiology. 156. (1). p. 110-118.

Blasco, M., Carriquiriborde, P., Marino, D., Ronco, A.E., Somoza, G.M.(2009). A quantitative HPLC-MS method for the simultaneous determination of testosterone, 11-ketotestosterone and 11-β hydroxyandrostenedione in fish serum . Journal of Chromatography B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences. 877. (14-15). p. 1509-1515.

Blasco, M., Somoza, G.M., Vizziano, D.(2008). Androgen synthesis in the silverside Odontesthes bonariensis . Cybium. 32. (2 SUPPL.).

Blasco, M., Somoza, G.M., Vizziano, D.(2008). Androgen synthesis in the silverside Odontesthes bonariensis . Cybium. 32. (2 SUPPL.).