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HARLEEN KAUR

Summary

Post-secondary education in Quality assurance/Quality control and Biotechnology with skills in testing, analysis, instrumentation in accordance with GMP/GLP guidelines. Proficient in reviewing and verifying the Quality documents. Hands on experience in HACCP/Change Control analysis, Investigation and Deviation, IQ/OQ/PQ of equipment and validation protocol. Experienced working as a Quality Control Analyst in Cannabis and Pharmaceutical Company. Well-versed in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Instrument software like Open Lab CDS system(Agilent HPLC and GC), Empower (HPLC analysis), ChemStation (GC analysis). Determined Quality Assurance Specialist with dedication to quality and accuracy. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Specialist

Lepzi Biotechnology
04.2023 - Current
  • Review, Approve and Organized Quality documents like MR, MS, ECR, DR, NCR, OOS investigation reports.
  • Managing Level 1 and Level 2 training programs of new and existing employees
  • Handling equipment calibration/ verification/ maintenance program
  • Communicate and address quality related non-conformities, deviations and investigations in Quality meetings.
  • Oversee all the quality controlled documents like SOP, STM, FRM, QMS

Laboratory Technician II

Douglas College
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for experiments.
  • Prepared SOP for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Agilent HPLC 1260 Infinity system
  • Operated laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, Agilent HPLC 1260 Infinity system, GC-MS, AAS, UV-Vis for analytical experiments
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.

Quality Lab Technician

Pure SunFarms Corp
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Tested and Analyzed PSF's cannabis flower and trim for % potency of THC and CBD using Agilent's HPLC systems
  • Tested inhouse extracted winterized oils, distillates, emulsions, tinctures and crude extract consumed as vapes, gummies and topical oils
  • Managed Laboratory equipment calibration and preventative maintenance
  • Trained on GC-MS system for terpene analysis
  • Developed method for Cannabis extraction products
  • Prepared SOPs and STMs for inhouse testing of cannabis and extraction products
  • Worked on projects like Environmental Monitoring and EU- GMP inspection
  • Member of Health and Safety Committee to ensure safe workplace and Laboratory practices

Quality Associate

Precision Chemical Technologies Inc
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Worked during the COVID-19 pandemic to develop hand sanitizers as per the Interim guide by Health Canada and FDA
  • Filled out applications for Site licensing and Product licensing to manufacture sanitizers for personal use as per Health Canada and FDA regulations
  • Prepared SOPs and forms on Sanitation Program, Personnel, Good Documentation practices (GDP), Manufacturing Batch Records, Shipping and Receiving
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Reviewed and verified quality documents for correctness as per GDP
  • Managed employee training programs as per GMP

Research Associate

Red River College
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Worked on an NRC (National Research Council) funded project with Industry partner to develop Oxidizing Disinfectants
  • Researched project background and established project parameters with supervision.
  • Established testing methods and procedures using standard reference sources such as EPA(Environmental Protection Agency) and AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists)
  • Performed chemical and microbiological testing for efficacy of disinfectants
  • Researched through Health Canada and FDA guidance documents for Drug Identification Number(DIN) submissions
  • Filled out application for disinfectant registration as per Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) guidance forms.

Research Associate

Red River College
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked on a funded industry project with Precision Chemicals Technologies Inc
  • Studied the application of an environmentally friendly solution for cleaning of retention ponds for hog Farming
  • Experienced working with Bio fermenters, UV-Spectrophotometer, Biological Safety Cabinets.

Educational Assistant

Red River College
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Demonstrated usage of laboratory equipment such as Bio-Fermenter, Autoclave, Centrifuge Spectrophotometer, HPLC systems, Karl fisher titrator, pH meter and Conductivity meter
  • Assessed students for basic lab skills and good documentation practices

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Panjab University
India
07.2015

Post-Graduate Diploma in QA/QC -

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
04.2017

Skills

  • Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis
  • Data reporting
  • Quality Management systems
  • Corrective Action Planning

Timeline

Quality Specialist

Lepzi Biotechnology
04.2023 - Current

Laboratory Technician II

Douglas College
01.2023 - 04.2023

Quality Lab Technician

Pure SunFarms Corp
01.2021 - 06.2022

Quality Associate

Precision Chemical Technologies Inc
03.2020 - 06.2020

Research Associate

Red River College
08.2019 - 03.2020

Research Associate

Red River College
05.2019 - 08.2019

Educational Assistant

Red River College
01.2019 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Panjab University

Post-Graduate Diploma in QA/QC -

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology

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