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Jaime Kahoohanohano (Microbiology Consultant at Microrite, Inc)

Jaime Kahoohanohano

Microbiology Consultant at Microrite, Inc

Jaime Kaho’ohanohano has 15 years of direct work experience in quality control testing and microbial contamination control ranging from clinical to commercial facilities. She began her career in the lab and facility collecting and testing of microbial samples. Her attention to detail and inquisitiveness led her to lead high-level microbial investigations, trending of data, client audits, risk assessments, and regulatory audit SME. Later in her career as a manager, she worked to improve the overall contamination control of a facility that assessed all aspects of microbial risk to the product from gowning, cleaning and disinfection, to a risk-based Environmental Monitoring program. She now rounds out her career as a Senior Microbiology Consultant for Microrite Inc., for the last 7 years. She applies her hands-on knowledge and experience to help clients from many different disciplines. She has a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Arizona State University. She is passionate about sharing her love for science to inspire young students to pursue careers in STEM.

Rebecca Michel (Director, Microbiology of Tolmar)

Rebecca Michel

Director, Microbiology of Tolmar

Rebecca Michel is the Director of Microbiology at Tolmar. With over 20 years of pharmaceutical and device experience, she currently oversees microbiology development, quality control and sterility assurance of sterile and non-sterile products at multiple sites. Previously, she held roles in Quality, Manufacturing, Process Development and Technical Services before transitioning to this role in Microbiology. Rebecca Michel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo. She is a certified lead auditor accredited by CQI / IRCA and has been a PDA member for over 10 years. She recently leads the process of developing site specific contamination control strategies and is passionate about collaborative problem solving, continuous improvement and compliance.