MANJU TIWARI
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated quality assurance professional with a dual master's degree in Biotechnology. Known for maintaining high standards and consistently achieving exceptional results. Skilled in identifying and resolving quality issues to ensure top-tier product standards. Highly regarded as a reliable team player, committed to collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements. Proficient in food safety processes, product development, and quality and regulatory documentation, with a keen eye for detail in BRC and SQF certified industry. Demonstrates resourcefulness and a results-driven mindset, fueled by a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and enhance service value.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist
Sierra Supply Chain Services
Brampton, Canada
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance as per CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) guidelines.
- Conduct regular internal audits of manufacturing processes, documentation, and facilities to identify potential areas of noncompliance and reduced errors by 5%.
- Investigate and resolve quality-related issues, including customer complaints and non-conformances, through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors, effectively handle shipping and receiving processes, ensuring the integrity and safety of food products from the point of origin to the destination
- Create and maintain batch specific documents, QC samples and receive suppliers' records to ensure compliance with product specifications
- Contributed to product innovation by suggesting quality improvements based on testing feedback.
- Responsible for FSQ KPI meetings , projects and trainings.
- Create quality assurance reports for periodic audits such as BRC (British Retail Consortium) and take corrective actions to address the identified deficiencies
- Maintain site statistical process control system including deviation reports, consumer feedback and complaints information
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures , allergen programs, sanitation effectiveness (SOPs) and, calibration protocols (MD's, Thermometer, Scales, data tracers etc.)
- Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with GMP and GLP guidelines, including batch records, swabbing site updated, test results, and, audit findings
Quality Assurance Technician
General Assembly Pizza
Woodbridge, Canada
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized and maintained laboratory inventories and future reference
- Wrote SOP's (Standard operating procedures) and Forms, verified and validated the proper use
- Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Performed training on SOP's, GMP, and various forms' usage
- Maintained the Master Sanitation Schedule with the supervisor
- Performed allergen control program to maintain food safety
- Wrote procedures of lab testing for raw materials, final products, and environmental swabbing
- Performed quality check of the production site by using ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) Luminometer
- Defined procedures collected samples for lab testing and evaluated the results
Research Laboratory Assistant
Defence Research and Development Establishment
India
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: India
- Performed cell culture from mouse fibroblast cell line including inoculation of cells using aseptic techniques
- Monitored cell cultures for growth, viability, and morphology, and performed regular sub-culturing and passage to maintain healthy cultures in sterile condition ~50 samples per day.
- Ensured proper storage and handling of cell lines including cryopreservation techniques
- Maintained and documented records of all necessary parameters such as cell counts, media preparation, temperature, and incubation time for various experiments
- Prepared cell line samples for flow cytometry analysis
- Assisted scientists on clinical trials and maintained accurate and timely data entry
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the cell culture laboratory, including proper disposal of biohazardous waste and de-contamination of work areas
- India
Intern
Bhopal Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Organized and maintained laboratory inventories and future reference data to provide a seamless platform for conducting research regularly
- Developed key safety protocols and SOPs to accomplish advanced laboratory safety and administration
- Liaised between research groups and senior scientists to improve information transfer and assist in troubleshooting issues
- Extracted DNA from the experimental rat's brain and liver tissues to perform molecular analysis to determine the preliminary effect of Arsenic toxicity
- Performed Elisa, Electrophoresis, and PCR to support the research projects
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce accurate results and generated laboratory technical reports for the project team
Education
Master of Technology - Biotechnology
RGPV University
India07.2010
Skills
- Experienced with SQF and BRC Compliance
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Critical Analysis
- Detail-oriented
- Insight into Product Development Lifecycle
- Clinical Practice Standards
- Aseptic Technique Proficiency
- Conducting External Audits
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- GMP
- GLP
- Deviation Control
- Documentation Development
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified in transportation of dangerous goods - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
- Certified in Good Clinical Practice
- Methods of molecular biology, Coursera
- CGMP Certified in Documentation and Record-Keeping, Biopharma Institute
- MS Excel 365 Course, LinkedIn Learning
- HACCP Certified - Udemy
Timeline
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist
Sierra Supply Chain Services
01.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
General Assembly Pizza
06.2021 - 12.2021
Research Laboratory Assistant
Defence Research and Development Establishment
01.2010 - 05.2011
Intern
Bhopal Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Certified in transportation of dangerous goods - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
- Certified in Good Clinical Practice
- Methods of molecular biology, Coursera
- CGMP Certified in Documentation and Record-Keeping, Biopharma Institute
- MS Excel 365 Course, LinkedIn Learning
- HACCP Certified - Udemy
Master of Technology - Biotechnology
RGPV University