JASHMEER KASARGOD
Whitby,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR LAB TECHNOLOGIST
Central Food Laboratories, Ministry of Public Health
03.2012 - 12.2023
- Perform sample processing,DNA extraction and RT-PCR analysis for the identification of food pathogens such as Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogens, E.coli O157:H7 etc.
- Conducted food poisoning/outbreak investigation in food samples in the country authorized by Public Health department.
- Rapid detection of Legionella pneumophila in water samples using Millipore filtration and RT-PCR.
- Deputy Technical Manager of Molecular Biology department at newly set up food lab in Hamad Port,Qatar monitoring the daily samples received via port and handling them as well as releasing the reports in the stipulated timeframe.
- Responsible for training of staffs and newly hired employees.
Education
BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING - Biotechnology
VISVESARAYA UNIVERSITY
KARNATAKA,INDIA06-2008
Diploma - PROTECTION,SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION
Durham College
Oshawa, ON04.2025
Skills
- P>Expert in handling latest PCR machines for food sample analysis with over 10 years experience
- P>11 Years of experience working in ISO accredited analytical testing (food and water) labs and research labs
- P>Significant experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS),Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, microsoft Excel
- P>Strong laboratory and analytical skills,interpersonal skills and excellent fluency in English
- P>Quick learner of new technique, fast adaptability to new working environment, keen observer, highly committed, dedicated , sincere and hard worker Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- P>Highly talented Molecular Microbiologist/Biotechnologist with strong exposure to analytical and research laboratory techniques and ISO 17025:2005 system in food and water lab
Accomplishments
- Played a major role in setting up Molecular Biology Department at Hamad Port including purchase, installation, training of staffs and maintaining day to day sample processing and releasing of reports.
- Worked as in-charge of Mobile food testing Laboratory at remote locations handling excess number of samples during FIFA World Cup Qatar.
- Attended training for Thermo Scientific Food Molecular Workflow Laboratory Training at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Basingstoke , UK.
- Successfully completed training in Quality Management System based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
OTHER SKILLS
- Canadian Permanent Residence holder and US visit visa holder.
- Valid Indian,Qatar and Canadian license holder.
- Member of University Cricket Team in India.
- Member of Ministry of Public Health Qatar futsal team.
- Recipient of prestigious Sports Person of the Year Award in 2018 in Qatar.
- Volunteer at the Patient Care department during the covid outbreak.
- Worked parttime as TV reporter for an Indian channel to cover the FIFA World Cup Qatar.
- Conducted several stageshows and events in India and Qatar as a professional singer.
- Active traveler and food blogger who has visited over 25 countries.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
Arabic
Elementary
Kannada
Limited Working
VOLUNTEER WORK
Served as a member, Sports Secretary and Cultural Secretary of Keralite Engineers Forum, Qatar from 2012 to 2023.
Served as a member, Sports President of FOCUS International, Qatar from 2012 ro 2023.
Served as a member and Sports Secretary of DIWA (District Islamic Welfare Association) Qatar from 2012 to 2023.
Served as a member of Cultural forum, Qatar from 2012 to 2023.
Currently a member of MMAC, Canada.
Currently a member of Merchants Foundation, Canada.
Member of Sauga Tuskers, Canada.
Volunteer work for DRPS for youth suits program.
Certification
OACP CERTIFICATE
CPR CERTIFICATE
Timeline
SENIOR LAB TECHNOLOGIST
Central Food Laboratories, Ministry of Public Health
03.2012 - 12.2023
BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING - Biotechnology
VISVESARAYA UNIVERSITY
Diploma - PROTECTION,SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION
Durham College
OACP CERTIFICATE
CPR CERTIFICATE
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