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Ari Hatamkhan

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Quality Assurance & Environmental Specialist with +6 years of experience in food manufacturing, microbiology leadership, and regulatory compliance (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP). Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, support audits, manage laboratory procurement, and improve operational processes. Strong analytical background with an MSc in Physical Chemistry and hands-on experience bridging Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance & Environment Specialist

Lantic Rogers Sugar Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
02.2022 - Current

• Conducted and supported food safety, GMP, and environmental inspections, ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GFSI, FDA , and GMP.

• Supported internal and external audits through audit coordination, audit documentation, audit readiness, and implementation of corrective actions and CAPA.

• Performed routine and investigative sampling of in-process, finished, and environmental products, maintaining accurate quality records and quality documentation in eQMS/SharePoint systems.

• Led microbiology operations, including pathogen testing, environmental monitoring, and ATP swabbing, while developing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting analytical and microbiological methods and equipment.

• Managed laboratory purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination, supporting supplier quality management, cross-functional collaboration, and internal stakeholder needs.

• Prepared weekly and monthly operational reports, performing data analysis, KPI reporting, and management reporting to track quality performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Food Safety Consultant

Personage Health
, United States
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Provide hands-on food safety and GMP support, collaborating cross-functionally beyond core QA responsibilities.
  • Support the implementation and clarification of food safety requirements, SOPs, and best practices to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Contribute to risk awareness and corrective actions, strengthening overall food safety culture, and operational alignment.

Quality Assurance Technician

VitaminLab
Victoria, Canada
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported QA systems compliant with Health Canada, USP, FDA, and GMP
  • Conducted raw material and finished product sampling and third-party testing
  • Maintained QA documentation and batch records

QC Laboratory Assistant

Livogen Pharmed Co.
Tehran, Iran
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assisted QC and R&D teams with analytical testing and microfluidic QC projects
  • Monitored chemical processes, troubleshot instruments, and prepared technical reports

Co-Founder

Dabirkhooneh
Tehran, Iran
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Co-founded and managed an educational startup
  • Developed business strategy, operations, and partnerships
  • Educational Startup

Education

M.Sc. - Physical Chemistry

K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Iran
01.2018

B.Sc. - Chemistry

K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Iran
01.2015

Skills

  • Food Safety & Quality Systems (HACCP, FSSC 22000, GFSI, GMP, FDA)
  • Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring
  • Analytical Chemistry Techniques (HPLC, GC)
  • Chemical & Instrumental Analysis
  • Method Verification & Data Interpretation
  • Internal Audits & Regulatory Compliance
  • SOP Development & Training
  • Laboratory Operations & Procurement
  • Inventory Control & Data Analysis (Excel)
  • Root Cause Analysis & Non-Conformance Management
  • Cross-Functional Coordination

Certification

  • FSSC 22000 - Internal Auditor (V6), NSF Global Food Safety Training, 01/01/25
  • Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager (CFSHM), TAP Series Canada, 01/01/22
  • Diploma in Social Media Marketing, Shaw Academy, 01/01/20

Professional Memberships

Association of the Chemical Professions of British Columbia (ACPBC), Member

Activities

  • Author, Parvaz-e-Tehran Vancouver (Persian poetry book)
  • Co-creator, RadioGharantineh (Persian podcast)
  • Volunteer, Toloo-e-Bineshanha NGO

Timeline

Food Safety Consultant

Personage Health
09.2025 - 12.2025

Quality Assurance & Environment Specialist

Lantic Rogers Sugar Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician

VitaminLab
01.2021 - 12.2021

QC Laboratory Assistant

Livogen Pharmed Co.
01.2018 - 12.2019

Co-Founder

Dabirkhooneh
01.2017 - 12.2019

M.Sc. - Physical Chemistry

K. N. Toosi University of Technology

B.Sc. - Chemistry

K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Ari Hatamkhan