Monika Bhandari
Langley,BC
Summary
A passionate Quality Control Technician with outstanding research, innovative and troubleshooting skills, comprehensive knowledge of all standards and regulations with operational dexterity in fast-paced laboratory environments. Able to combine academic knowledge and theoretical training with practical experience to provide solution-oriented service. A great motivator and team player who thrives off positive results and seeks opportunities to continue growing and learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Central City Brewing And Distillers
05.2020 - Current
- Performed pre-operational inspection on operating equipment when required before handing off for start-up.
- Inspected water, raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed food allergen testing before and after run.
- Performed all line checks to ensure compliance with product specifications.
- Performed sensory and organoleptic tests everyday.
- Microbial media preparation, plating and plate reading.
- Perform qPCR for detecting beer spoiling microorganism growth.
- Pasteurizer meter run during production run.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Operating, calibration and general troubleshooting lab equipment/processes including, incubator, autoclave, LAF, Anton Paar Alcolyzer, Anton Paar CBox, UV Spec, qPCR, various probe equipment (pH, Sodium, Conductivity, etc.).
- CCP checks for HACCP as needed (regular daily verifications, and annual validations if required).
- Maintaining inventory of materials and reporting to Quality manager for orders.
- Ensuring that high level of safety, operations and maintenance are conducted in accordance with Central City Brewers and Distiller's Quality Management Systems (QMS) to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Cross training to lab technicians.
- Lab cleaning and disposing decontaminated waste material on and after shift.
PGT Biotech
JNV
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Microbial Quality Controller
MONDELEZ INDIA FOODS PVT. LTD
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Preparing media according to interested microbial detection..
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
Lab Coordinator
HASH BIO TECH LABS PVT. LTD
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Performed special tasks such as :DNA isolation, electrophoresis and PCR to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Regular check and maintenance of incubators.
- Decontamination of waste materials before disposable.
- Prepared and validated buffers and reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
India
Master of Science - Biotechnology
India
Skills
- Computer skills: MS Office, Email, Outlook and Internet; Operating Systems: IOS, Windows
- SOPs writing
- Microbial techniques: media preparation, plating- pouring /streaking/filtration, plate reading, staining, lyophilization
- Immunological techniques: ELISA
- Molecular techniques: isolation of DNA and RNA, SDS-PAGE, Gel electrophoresis, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, centrifugation, dialysis
- Incubator, autoclave, laminar flow, testing meters (including pH, sodium, sulfur, turbidity, conductivity, swab etc) operational, calibration and troubleshooting skill
Soft Skills:
- Organized; follow established procedures and policy
- Superior interpersonal, communication, organizational and administrative skills
- Quick learner; Proficient in identifying, analyzing and solving problems; excellent troubleshooting ability
- Adaptable and flexible; able to make decisions under pressure and work to deadlines
- Results-oriented team player; work well independently with little supervision
- Punctual, reliable, self-motivated, able to take initiative
Certification
HACCP
GMP
WHMIS
Python language
MS office
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Central City Brewing And Distillers
05.2020 - Current
PGT Biotech
JNV
07.2018 - 06.2019
Microbial Quality Controller
MONDELEZ INDIA FOODS PVT. LTD
08.2016 - 06.2018
Lab Coordinator
HASH BIO TECH LABS PVT. LTD
07.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
India
Master of Science - Biotechnology
India
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