Harshil Joshi
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in wastewater treatment operations and pharmaceutical quality control. Expertise in wastewater analysis, environmental compliance, and advanced laboratory testing techniques, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and Karl Fischer, conducted under stringent cGMP guidelines. Proficient in equipment calibration, managing OOS/OOT investigations, implementing CAPA processes, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. Committed to ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance while advancing sustainable environmental practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Wastewater Technician
Nortera Foods
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Monitored wastewater treatment processes to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety during operations.
- Conducted routine inspections of treatment facilities, identifying potential issues for timely resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in wastewater management protocols.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Conducted detailed assessments of wastewater quality through testing of BOD, COD, TDS, pH, phosphorus, and dissolved oxygen, adhering to established laboratory protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of operational activities, contributing to effective record-keeping practices.
- Performed preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, and other critical equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions promptly, minimizing downtime and disruptions to plant operations.
- Supported data collection and analysis for reporting purposes, enhancing process tracking accuracy.
Quality Control Executive
Piramal Pharma Solution
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, Karl Fischer, and Dissolution testing in compliance with cGMP and pharmacopeial standards.
- Executed daily calibration of laboratory equipment, including balances, pH meters, and water purification systems according to SOPs.
- Performed laboratory investigations of OOS/OOT results, collaborated with supervisors to identify root causes, and supported CAPA implementation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Assisted in internal and external audits (ISO 9001 & ISO/IEC 17025), ensuring adherence to regulatory and data integrity requirements.
- Reported and documented test results accurately and efficiently in SAP Quality Management (QM) module, ensuring compliance with regulatory and data integrity standards.
- Packed and operated various chromatography columns, including CombiFlash, gravity, and preparative columns, and performed TLC to monitor reactions and optimize separations.
- Executed extraction techniques, including liquid-liquid and solid-phase extraction, to prepare samples for analysis.
- Adhered to safety protocols and best practices in the laboratory to minimize hazards and risks.
- Maintained a safe and clean laboratory environment by following set procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities to foster effective collaboration across teams.
- Routinely met project timelines by employing efficient time management and prioritization strategies.
- Worked flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
Education
P.G. Diploma - Applied Manufacturing Management - Advanced Materials Processing
Lambton College of Applied Science And Technology
Sarnia, ON 05.2023 - 12.2024
Master’s degree - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHARUSAT University
Gujarat, India 09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor’s degree - Chemistry
Sardar Patel University
Gujarat, India 07.2017 - 07.2020
Skills
- HPLC
- GC
- UV-Vis
- FT-IR
- Karl Fischer
- Auto-Titrator
- Dissolution Apparatus
- TOC Analyzer
- SAP, LIMS
- PH Meter
- TLC
- Column Chromatography
- LIMS
- Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint
- IR/NMR
- GMP, GLP, SOP
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certified August 2024
- Certification Of Worker Health and Safety Awareness In 4 Steps, Canada June 2023
Timeline
Wastewater Technician
Nortera Foods
05.2025 - 11.2025
P.G. Diploma - Applied Manufacturing Management - Advanced Materials Processing
Lambton College of Applied Science And Technology
05.2023 - 12.2024
Quality Control Executive
Piramal Pharma Solution
05.2022 - 04.2023
Master’s degree - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHARUSAT University
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor’s degree - Chemistry
Sardar Patel University
07.2017 - 07.2020