Maria Cristina Biggio

Biography

M.Cristina Biggio graduated in Biological Sciences (1986) at the University of Cagliari, 110 degree cum laude. She is registered with the National Order of Biologists since 1989. She has worked for public and private entities in various fields, and attended specialization courses in ecosystem protection, hygiene, biological indicators, microbiology, and quality control.

Job-related skills:

biological assessment risk – class 2 and 3 agents – MOGM

chemical assessment risk – carcinogens, mutagens, reprotoxic agents

efficiency checks on fume hoods and biological safety cabinets

biological analysis – air, water and soil matrices

industrial hygiene – detergents, sanitizers, biocides

disinfection of water networks for drinking and sanitary use

quality management systems – ISO 9000 certification and ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation.

Expertise

• Assessment of chemical risk, biological risk and MOGM, drafting of safety procedures, collective protection devices and individual protection devices
• Proper functioning of technical and emergency systems serving the biotechnology laboratory
• Specific information for new operators
• Management of both chemical and biological laboratory waste and effluents.