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Harshal Shroff

Oshawa,Canada

Summary

Passionate and experienced pharmaceutical professional eager to apply my diverse background in microbiology and quality control to a challenging role in the pharmaceutical and food industry. With a solid foundation in pharmaceutical science and a proven track record of success, I am committed to contributing my skills and knowledge to drive innovation, ensure product quality, and uphold regulatory standards. Seeking a dynamic and collaborative environment where I can continue to grow professionally while making meaningful contributions to pharmaceutical research, production, and quality assurance and quality control processes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MICRO-BIOLOGIST ASSISTANT

Durham College
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provide support to faculty and researchers in microbiology laboratory setup and maintenance
  • Assist in preparing culture media, solutions, and reagents for experiments
  • Participate in sample collection, processing, and microbial isolation procedures
  • Perform basic microbiological assays and assist in microorganism identification
  • Record experimental procedures, observations, and results accurately
  • Adhere to safety protocols and quality control measures in laboratory work
  • Collaborate with peers and faculty to achieve project objectives
  • Communicate findings effectively during meetings and presentations
  • Seek mentorship and training opportunities for professional development
  • Stay updated on current research trends and methodologies in microbiology.

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

IDA Pharmacy
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provide excellent customer service by assisting with inquiries, processing prescriptions, and ensuring a positive experience for patients
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as inventory management, medication dispensing, and maintaining cleanliness in the pharmacy
  • Support pharmacists in medication dispensing, packaging, labeling, and ensuring compliance with safety standards
  • Adhere to health and safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of medications, and infection control measures
  • Assist in receiving, stocking, and managing medication inventory to ensure availability and proper storage conditions.

QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Leadsbetter Foods Inc.
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Conduct regular inspections of the meat processing plants to ensure that all products meet the company's quality standards and comply with regulations set by CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
  • Perform various tests and analyses on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to verify their quality, safety, and compliance with specifications
  • Maintain detailed records of all quality control activities, including test results, inspections, and any corrective actions taken
  • This documentation is essential for regulatory compliance and for identifying areas for improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and work with other departments to implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance product quality and efficiency
  • Ensure that the company's operations comply with all relevant regulations and standards, including CFIA regulations and BRC (British Retail Consortium) accreditation requirements.

QUALITY CONTROL ASSOCIATE

Intas Pharmaceuticals
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Perform comprehensive quality testing on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished pharmaceutical goods to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards
  • Utilize advanced analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and spectrophotometers, to conduct accurate and precise testing procedures
  • Maintain meticulous documentation of testing protocols, results, and deviations, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory guidelines
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance and Research & Development, to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions
  • Review and approve quality control documentation, including test protocols, reports, and batch records, to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory processes, optimize testing methods, and increase efficiency while maintaining stringent quality standards.

PHARMACIST

SUNSHINE GLOBAL MULTI-SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Dispense medications as per the written prescription by a physician or a doctor
  • Interact with patients and inform them regarding the dosage form, route of administration of drug, dose to be administered, expiry date and potential side effects of drugs
  • Counsel patients and provide knowledge about drug interactions, contraindication and possible side effect of drug when dispensing an over-the-counter medicine
  • Manage inventory by placing purchase orders and to prepare some products including compounding, counting, measuring, and labeling
  • Check the technical aspects of a prescription
  • Consult the physician if the prescribed dose or prescribed brand of a drug in not available in the store and discuss which dose and brand can be administered as an alternative.

Education

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Post Graduate Certificate) -

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario
04.2024

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE (Post Graduate Certificate) -

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario
08.2023

BACHEROL OF PHARMACY -

C.K. PITHAWALA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
Gujarat, India
06.2021

SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION -

ST. XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL
Gujarat, India
05.2017

PRIMARY EDUCATION -

ST. XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL
Gujarat, India
05.2015

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Organization and Planning
  • Identifying and solving problem
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Presentation
  • Experience in maintaining strict quality standards, quality control measures, such as testing drug formulations for purity, stability, and potency
  • Familiar with regulatory guidelines such as FDA regulations and GMP (good manufacturing practice) guidelines to ensure compliance
  • Skilled in using software such as ChemDraw, Empower3, Peak356, magIC net, Prism, Excel and more to analyze data and create reports
  • Skilled to perform experiments, handle lab equipment's and analyze data using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UHPLC, FTIR, NMR, UV spectroscopy, FLR and more
  • Strong knowledge of formulation and compounding techniques used to prepare various drug formulations like tablets, capsules, and injections
  • Skilled in calibration of equipment including spectrophotometers, pH meters, balances
  • Overall, good mathematical and technical
  • Proficient in maintaining laboratory records and documentation accurately
  • A composite knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Projects

Wrote a review article entitled “Non-Invasive Transdermal Delivery of Liposomes by Weak Electric Current” which was published in Inventi Rapid Journal. Wrote bachelor’s Thesis on “Phytochemical Evaluation and Estimation of Tannin of hydro- methanolic extract of Prunus Africana bark.” Presented a working model of a neuron that acts as information messengers.

Certification

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS)
  • Biosafety Certificate
  • SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certification
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel Associate 2019)
  • Visio 2021 Essential Training (Office 2021/LTSC)

Timeline

MICRO-BIOLOGIST ASSISTANT

Durham College
01.2024 - 04.2024

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

IDA Pharmacy
05.2023 - 10.2023

QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Leadsbetter Foods Inc.
11.2022 - 04.2023

QUALITY CONTROL ASSOCIATE

Intas Pharmaceuticals
11.2021 - 07.2022

PHARMACIST

SUNSHINE GLOBAL MULTI-SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 10.2021

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Post Graduate Certificate) -

Durham College

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE (Post Graduate Certificate) -

Durham College

BACHEROL OF PHARMACY -

C.K. PITHAWALA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION -

ST. XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL

PRIMARY EDUCATION -

ST. XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS)
  • Biosafety Certificate
  • SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certification
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel Associate 2019)
  • Visio 2021 Essential Training (Office 2021/LTSC)

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