Experienced Quality Assurance & Quality control professional skilled in implementing GMP, SOP, and HACCP policies to reduce contamination and improve compliance, and experienced in food analysis. Proficient in operating and maintaining equipment, executing quality assurance activities, and supporting continuous improvement in a high-paced production environment. Skilled in raw and packaging material verification, audits, data entry, and collaborating across diverse teams with a focus on maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Fionn MacCools
09.2024 - 07.2025
Performed quality testing, including microbiological testing of raw materials, packaging, and finished products.
Conducted environmental monitoring, internal audits, micro-swabbing, and equipment calibration to ensure GMP compliance.
Documented samples and results; labelled materials for release or retest as per SOPs.
Ensured safety standards and maintained cleanliness in sampling areas and testing labs.
Quality Control & Quality Assurance Technician
Alembic Pharmaceutical
05.2022 - 11.2023
Carried out sampling and in-house physical testing of packaging, raw materials, and maintained lab equipment following SOPs, supporting line and system performance.
Conducted micro-swabbing and sanitation monitoring, contributing to CAPA and deviation tracking.
Contributed to non-conforming materials hold/release processes for materials, label creation, and QA documentation.
Maintained QA logs, participated in audits, and upheld GMP and safety protocols.
Supported troubleshooting of production equipment and collaborated on CAPA activities with cross-functional teams.
Quality Control Technician
AMUL Dairy
05.2018 - 07.2018
Conducted environmental and water monitoring, media preparation, and growth promotion testing.
Calibrated and cleaned lab instruments, handled retained samples, and followed deviation/CAPA procedures.
Ensured documentation accuracy using LIMS and participated in regulatory readiness.
Maintained a clean workspace, followed PPE protocols, and adhered to lab safety standards.
Research Laboratory Assistant
Charotar University of Science and Technology
04.2021 - 04.2022
Performed microbial count, pathogen screening, and product quality analysis.
Operated HPLC, biosafety cabinets, Spectrophotometer and other testing equipment; assisted in SOP drafting.
Managed and logged sample intake for trials, ensuring alignment with GLP.
Managed incoming samples, performed cleaning tasks, and followed GLP/GMP procedures.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Addiction and mental Health
01.2025
Post-Graduate Certificate - Research and Evaluation
01.2024
Master of Science - Microbiology
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
01.2020
Skills
HACCP
GMP
GLP
GDP
Safety Compliance
Sampling
Raw Material Testing
Packaging Testing
SAP
Microsoft Office
SharePoint
Label Management
QA/QC Documentation
Sanitation Monitoring
Traceability Audits
CAPA
Microbiological Swabbing
Lab Organization
Equipment Calibration
Verification Programs
Outlook
Teams
Labelling
Documentation
Excellent Communication
Teamwork
Accomplishments
Reduced contamination incidents by 20% by implementing GMP and quality specification protocols.
Increased testing efficiency by 20% by optimizing equipment use and calibration scheduling.
Improved compliance by 15% through the development of monitoring systems and documentation.
Decreased product quality deviations by 15% by micro-swabbing and CAPA.
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Fionn MacCools
09.2024 - 07.2025
Quality Control & Quality Assurance Technician
Alembic Pharmaceutical
05.2022 - 11.2023
Research Laboratory Assistant
Charotar University of Science and Technology
04.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Control Technician
AMUL Dairy
05.2018 - 07.2018
Post-Graduate Certificate - Addiction and mental Health
Post-Graduate Certificate - Research and Evaluation