ASHNA ALIAS
St Thomas,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented QA professional with over 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality operations, specializing in documentation review, CAPA management, and regulatory compliance within GXP environments. Proven track record of enhancing quality processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute to organizational success and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Associate
Mera Cannabis Corp
St Thomas, Canada
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in regulatory inspections and audits, including Health Canada and EUGMP, ensuring audit readiness and company-wide compliance
- Ensured adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in alignment with Health Canada guidelines, maintaining accurate and compliant records in a regulated environment
- Provided comprehensive training to production and other departments on new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure consistent understanding and implementation
- Assisted in the evaluation and improvement of quality processes to meet corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and investor's expectations
- Managed and maintained training records, ensuring all assigned staff completed required training in alignment with QMS expectations
- Assisted in preparing Certificates of Analysis (COAs), ensuring accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements
- Investigated customer complaints, deviations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution
- Collaborated with different departments in the company for developing SOPs, Work instructions, and associated training materials
- Reviewed Batch Production Records (BPRs) and related documentation to verify compliance before product release
QAIP Technician
Apotex Inc.
Etobicoke, Canada
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Ensured compliance with GMP and safety standards within the packaging and production department.
- Utilized SAP, LIMS, and TrackWise for documentation and quality processes.
- Performed online batch document reviews and in-process testing for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted packaging line clearances and annual inspections of reserve samples.
- Collected laboratory, stability, and reserve samples per SOPs.
- Reported and investigated deviations, nonconformances, and supported CAPA processes.
- Assisted in audit preparations and quality-check functions.
- Overseeing and validating cleaning, sanitation, calibration, and maintenance programs to ensure compliance with GPP/GMP standards.
QA Technician
Entourage Health Corp
Aylmer, Canada
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Verified in-process controls, sampling, and testing of cannabis products to ensure GPP/GMP compliance
- Maintained QA/QC systems, ensuring accurate batch record documentation
- Investigated product complaints, deviations, and out-of-specification results
- Supported regulatory inspections, including Health Canada audits
- Monitored cleaning, sanitation, pest control, calibration, and maintenance programs
- Participated in self-inspections and internal audits to uphold quality standards
Education
Advanced Diploma - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Durham College
Oshawa, ONUndergraduate Degree - BSc Biotechnology
Amrita University
Kerala, IndiaGraduate Certificate - International Business Management
Durham College
Oshawa, ONSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Good manufacturing practices
- Good documentation practices
- Quality management systems
- Standard operating procedures
- Corrective actions
- Batch record review
- Problem solving
- Training programs
- Decision-making
- Documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- SAP software
- LIMS software
References
Available upon request.
Laboratory Experience
ACADEMIC PROJECT - RECK AND TIMP-2 MEDIATE INHIBITION OF MMP2 AND MMP-9 BY ANNONA MURICATA, 01/01/17, 05/01/17, WORK PUBLISHED ON JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES [Volume 45, 2020], Collecting accurate samples and sampling it through different analytical methods., Worked on a fully lab environment by following the rules and regulations., Perform daily evaluation of the samples and test results and consult the research guide for feedback., DNA/RNA analysis, cell culture techniques performed under the supervision of research guide., Maintenance of the equipment set up and proper record keeping of the database., Works well in the Pharmaceutics lab, Cell Biology lab, Plant Biology lab, Phytochemistry lab, Immunology lab under the guidance of Research team.
Timeline
QA Associate
Mera Cannabis Corp
03.2024 - Current
QAIP Technician
Apotex Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2024
QA Technician
Entourage Health Corp
07.2021 - 09.2022
Advanced Diploma - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Durham College
Undergraduate Degree - BSc Biotechnology
Amrita University
Graduate Certificate - International Business Management
Durham College
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