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Devanshi Rajput

Etobicoke,Canada

Summary

Highly motivated Quality Control professional with over 5 years of combined experience in manufacturing and microbiology. Proven ability to uphold industry standards and regulations through meticulous inspections and implementation of quality control protocols. Committed to continuous improvement, problem-solving and ensuring the highest product quality and safety for a thriving team environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Technician

Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd
05.2022 - Current
  • Monitored, analyzed, and reported on raw and processed products to ensure adherence to quality specifications and standards.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
  • Performing environmental and product swabs on equipment’s and various plant locations.
  • Performing routine maintenance and calibration on testing laboratory equipment’s.
  • Investigation and research of product trials and customer complaints.
  • Preparing and submitting customer complaints reports in accordance with timeframes.
  • Reporting product quality issues to the manager and proposing corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Monthly reviewing of SOP procedures,raw ingredients testings, Food safety audit for Employees, JHSC monthly audit and so on as alloted.
  • Maintaining quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards, which also include label verification.
  • Proficient in utilizing various industrial software, including Korber, WMS, D365, Power Apps, Power BI, Trace Gains, Industrial Matrix and many more for enhanced operational efficiency and data management.
  • Project completion such as plant color coding posters.
  • CIP Validation for ASTs and raw silos
  • Active participation in SQF plant audits with an achievement of a 98% performance score in 2023 and a 96% score in 2024.
  • Completing allotted duties ahead of schedule, including inventory management.
  • Providing training to plant operators, newly hired employees and interns on all modifications to the Food Safety and Quality system that management and QA convey.
  • Completion of necessary training and certification as required.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new technicians, interns ,elevating overall competency of quality control team.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Quality Control and Microbiology Technician

Amul Dairy Ltd
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Worked in two fully automated industries, utilising ultra-modern processing technologies and laboratory software.
  • Conducted microbiological testing of cheese at different maturation stages.
  • Ensured uniform colour standards for products using photosensors.
  • Conducted GMP and GDP inspections on a weekly basis.
  • Monitored air and water quality and verified production output quality ahead of dispatch.
  • Collected and analysed milk samples and performed sterility testing on finished products.
  • Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
  • Experience handling and preparing regulatory documentation. This may comprise applications, submissions and reports.
  • Tracked and recorded the temperature and pressure of various process tanks.
  • Participated in the Food Safety Audit in 2019.
  • Knowledge and expertise in raw ingredient testing, reviewing and label verification

Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

J & J College of Science
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Prepared media, buffers and solutions for microbiological and biochemistry testing.
  • Collected and analysed clinical samples and prepared reports as per standards.
  • Performed several diagnostic tests to discover pathogens that cause diseases.
  • Proficiency in various microbial identification techniques such as PCR (polymerase chain reaction), ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and mass spectrometry.
  • Experience in culturing and identifying pathogenic microorganisms.
  • Conducted antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpreted the results to guide antibiotic treatment decisions.
  • Expertise in aseptic technique and cell culture methods to ensure sterility and accurate results.
  • Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labelled, and catalogued tissue sections.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
  • Maintained strict adherence to laboratory safety standards to protect everyone from infectious agents.
  • Contributed to initiatives to prevent the spread of infections within healthcare settings on a public healthcare basis.
  • Familiarity with operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, including biosafety cabinets and automated analyzers.
  • Analysed regional water samples and food samples from various sources to identify microorganisms.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Biotechnology Advanced

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
04.2022

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Microbiology

Sardar Patel University
04.2019

Skills

  • Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory safety and biohazards, WHIMS GMP, GDP, GCP and HACCP
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment (incubator, sterilizer, microscope, pH meter, centrifuge, water bath, autoclave)
  • Skilled in ELISA, Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Colorimeter, Rapid Strip Assay, plating and streaking, media preparation along with maintaining product media Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication abilities
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with higher authority
  • Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills to draw informed conclusions based on laboratory findings
  • Proficient in maintaining standards of workplace SOPs for evaluation and reporting
  • Competence with Microsoft Office
  • Quick learning and leadership skills
  • Can work independently and reporting effectively
  • Project trials experience in regulations for food products and packaging
  • Proficient in industry-specific software

Section name

Reference available upon request | Available full time, including weekends | Willing to relocate

Certification

HACCP certification from ALison

JHSC Certification from

First Aid CPR from Red cross society

Timeline

Quality Control Technician

Gay Lea Foods Co-Operative Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Quality Control and Microbiology Technician

Amul Dairy Ltd
05.2019 - 07.2020

Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

J & J College of Science
07.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Microbiology

Sardar Patel University

Post Graduate Certificate - Biotechnology Advanced

Centennial College

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