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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Chaitali Tandel

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Accomplished Microbiologist with a proven track record at MD Envirocare, enhancing sterility and safety protocols. Expert in microbial culturing and aseptic techniques, coupled with exceptional skills in OHS compliance and risk management. Demonstrated success in improving process efficiency and fostering cross-functional team collaboration to exceed quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Coordinator

Estee Lauder
06.2022 - Current
  • Oversee makeup production line operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout production stages, while utilizing software such as SAP, MES, LIMS, and TML to optimize processes and ensure quality compliance
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance production processes, conduct regular quality checks, and maintain accurate records to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and meet strict quality standards

Health and Safety Assistant

Lambton college
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted safety audits, collaborated on emergency response plans, and delivered customized training sessions to enhance workplace safety, compliance, and awareness
  • Contributed to workplace wellness initiatives, promoting employee well-being, resilience, and mental health awareness

Microbiologist

MD Envirocare - India
, India
08.2018 - 03.2022
  • Conducts aseptic sampling and microbiological analysis of packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products, including pH testing as part of commercial sterility assessments, to ensure compliance with established specifications.
  • Performs routine environmental monitoring, including swabbing, air sampling, and water testing, following predefined schedules and standard operating procedures, while actively participating in internal and external proficiency testing to uphold laboratory accuracy and precision.
  • Maintains laboratory cleanliness and organization in adherence to 5S principles, and ensures laboratory equipment's calibration and proper functioning according to the established schedule.
  • Prepares necessary materials, culture media, and conducts growth promotion testing to support microbial analysis.
  • Manage laboratory inventory efficiently.
  • Prepares samples and associated documentation for external testing, and records test results in a timely manner, ensuring completeness and compliance with good documentation practices.
  • Effectively communicates with QC technicians and supervisors regarding any issues that may impact product quality, and actively participates in investigations related to non-conformances or out-of-specification results.
  • Ensures strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and legal regulations, as well as compliance with GMP and Integrated Management Systems (IMS), and carries out other duties as assigned.

Education

Postgraduate - Occupational Health and Safety Management

Lambton College
Toronto
01.2024

Master of Science - Microbiology

D.U.I.A.S AND D.S.I.M&C
India
04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

B. P. Baria Science Institute
India
04.2016

Skills

  • Sterility Testing and Process Validation
  • Microbial Culturing, Enumeration, and Analysis
  • Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Biochemical Identification
  • Molecular Techniques and Advanced Microscopy
  • Aseptic Techniques and Contamination Control Practices
  • Microbial Culture Preservation and Environmental Monitoring
  • Data Analysis, Statistical Interpretation, and Trend Analysis
  • Development and Validation of Laboratory SOPs and Testing Methods
  • Adherence to Good Laboratory Practices and Risk Assessment
  • OHS Compliance & Risk Management
  • Emergency Planning & Incident Investigation
  • Training, Communication & Reporting

Certification

  • Canadian Red Cross certified with standard First Aid and CPR
  • Certified in Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and WHIMS E-course.
  • COR Essentials-IHSA
  • Basic Auditing Principle-IHSA
  • COR Internal Auditor -IHSA
  • Naloxone Training and Asbestos Awareness-IHSA
  • Confined Space Hazard Awareness for Construction-IHSA
  • Health Promotion Foundation-Public Health Ontario

Affiliations

  • Isolation and characterization of bacteria having an antifungal activity from soil.

Timeline

Health and Safety Assistant

Lambton college
09.2023 - 12.2023

Process Coordinator

Estee Lauder
06.2022 - Current

Microbiologist

MD Envirocare - India
08.2018 - 03.2022

Postgraduate - Occupational Health and Safety Management

Lambton College

Master of Science - Microbiology

D.U.I.A.S AND D.S.I.M&C

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

B. P. Baria Science Institute
Chaitali Tandel