ASHEE THAKUR
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Experienced microbiologist with over 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and food industry specializing in microbial testing and quality control. Skilled in aseptic techniques, microbial identification, and environmental monitoring, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product safety and efficacy. Committed to advancing public health through meticulous research and laboratory practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Microbiologist
Canadian Analytical Laboratories
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed Microbial limit test of water, raw material and finished products.
- Prepared Microbiological Media and performed Growth promotion test of Microbiological media.
- Calibration and verification of Instruments.
- Performed environment monitoring and personnel monitoring.
- Isolation and identification of microbiological colony by Vitek method.
- Prepared and reviewed SOP and Protocol for Various Microbiological test.
- Handled Out of specification (OOS) and Implemented CAPA for it.
- Analyzed and recorded data in LIMS and Excel.
- Ensured GMP and GLP adherence in all microbiology operations with the Quality Assurance team.
Quality Control Microbiologist
Hindustan Unilever
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Environmental monitoring of air and surfaces in the Aseptic Processing Area, by viable and non-viable testing methodology.
- Prepared and maintained sterile culture media and reagents.
- Personnel monitoring of all employees.
- Sterility testing of finished goods following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Utilized SAP and Microapps to record batch information, manage material traceability, and document product release data.
- Bioburden testing of WFI and other water systems, and raw materials and components as required.
- Pyrogen testing of finished goods by LAL methodology.
- Bacterial identification from the monitoring results by Vitek method.
- Observed Microbiological plate and recorded results.
Education
Post Graduation Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Lambton College
Toronto04-2024
Master of Science - Microbiology
Guru Nanak Dev University
India01.2020
Skills
- Microbial testing and identification
- Aseptic techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Instrument calibration
- CAPA implementation
- Data analysis in LIMS
- Data recording in Excel
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Good Documentation practice (GDP)
- Good laboratory practice (GLP)
- Good clinical practice (GCP)
- Gram staining
- ELISA techniques
- Media preparation
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Junior Microbiologist
Canadian Analytical Laboratories
05.2024 - 06.2025
Quality Control Microbiologist
Hindustan Unilever
12.2019 - 07.2022
Post Graduation Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Lambton College
Master of Science - Microbiology
Guru Nanak Dev University