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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
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
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
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
India
07.2010

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

Languages

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
MANJU TIWARI