Kabilan Tharmaratnam
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Experienced Professional with a strong focus on Team management, project management and process optimization
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/QC Team Lead
HayStackID
Vancouver, BC
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed comprehensive review of legal documents, including highly classified personal information and materials related to cyber breaches
- Supervised and guided first-level reviewers, ensuring adherence to quality control measures
- Responsible for scheduling, and delegating tasks for team members
- Maintained the highest standards in document review, conducted meticulous analysis and provided constructive feedback for team members
Lead Laboratory Technician
BZAM Management
Pitt Meadows, BC
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Excel dashboard that streamlined laboratory activities, improved inventory management, facilitated analytical data tracking, and efficiently assigned tasks to staff
- Coordinated effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful capital acquisition of a diverse inventory of industrial equipment, ensuring seamless integration and operation
- Conducted Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize extraction processes, resulting in a 50% reduction in processing time while maintaining peak yield, led to a substantial increase in production capacity, significantly enhancing overall productivity
- Engineered a new process flow to simplify in-house sample submissions, ensuring strict compliance with Quality Assurance and Regulatory standards, led to a remarkable 75% reduction in administrative workload.
Production Laboratory Technician
BZAM Management
Pitt Meadows, BC
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Effectively managed resources, including inventory oversight and expenditure management, to facilitate smooth laboratory operations
- Conducted training sessions for Production Supervisors & Leads, covering the process flow of production activities
- Designed and implemented compliant labels for Finished Goods and WIP inventory in compliance with Health Canada Regulations
- Prioritized safety through comprehensive safety protocols, ensuring a strong safety record.
Education
B.Sc. Joint Major in Chemistry and Molecular Biology -
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC08.2019
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Process Optimization & Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Decision-Making
- Research & Development
Certification
- Certificate in Genomics - Simon Fraser University
- Six Sigma Black Belt - Linkedin
Licenses
Cannabis Security Clearance - Health Canada
Timeline
QA/QC Team Lead
HayStackID
11.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Laboratory Technician
BZAM Management
02.2022 - 11.2023
Production Laboratory Technician
BZAM Management
01.2020 - 02.2022
B.Sc. Joint Major in Chemistry and Molecular Biology -
Simon Fraser University