Propuesta de diseño de un laboratorio microbiológico para el control de calidad del agua y productos del Banco de Alimentos Diakonía

Abstract

This project proposes the design of a microbiology laboratory for the Diakonía Food Bank in Guayaquil. The organization currently processes fruit-based food products—sourced from donations—for redistribution to the city's vulnerable population. A basic Biosafety Level 1 laboratory is required to conduct microbiological tests that verify the quality of the food and the water used in production. The process began by analyzing available information on laboratory safety standards and biosafety laboratory design manuals to identify infrastructure needs, appropriate environmental conditions, and safety requirements from a microbiological perspective, as well as the necessary equipment, materials, and reagents for the planned microbiological procedures. A site plan and room layout for the microbiology laboratory within the Diakonía facilities were developed, along with a selection of components for its implementation, enabling the performance of microbiological analyses on water and manufactured products in compliance with Ecuadorian technical standards to ensure quality.