Maria Jose MacHado

Maria Jose Machado is a microbiologist with extensive experience in various roles focused on microbiological testing and quality control. Currently serving as a Microbiologist and Activity Lead at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since November 2015, Maria is involved in the Antibiotic Resistance Bank within the Clinical and Environmental Microbiology Branch. Previous experience includes leading microbiological efforts at Genova Diagnostics, where responsibilities encompassed the maintenance of stock cultures and quality control scheduling, and working at Parasitic Disease Consultants, focusing on diagnosing parasite infections through laboratory procedures. Maria began their career as an intern at Boehringer Ingelheim, contributing to media culture preparation and microbiological analysis. Maria holds a Master of Science in Quality Assurance and a Green Belt Six Sigma Certificate from Southern Polytechnic State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.