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Navneet Kaur

North York,ON

Summary

Determined Quality Control Chemist offering a strong background in lab sample testing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to assure quality. Driven to consistently adhere to standard operating procedures when performing all work in the lab. Highly adept in communicating quality issues and offering corrective actions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Quality Control Chemist

Apotex
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Perform analysis of Packaging Material, Labelling, Raw Material, In-process, Dosage, Purified Water, Process, and Cleaning.
  • Calibrated balance, pH meter and Milli-Q water and qualification of instruments according to SOPs
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by developing and optimizing analytical methods for routine testing.
  • Investigated out-of-specification/out-of-trend results, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Contributed to successful audits by maintaining an organized lab space and up-to-date documentation.
  • Carefully handled lab samples and disposed of waste by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Prepared and standardized test equipment, test solutions, and reagents to enable successful testing completion.
  • Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products, including Dissolution, Assay, TLC, UV analysis, ID, LOD, CU, and Average Weight as per methods, following the company SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
  • Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
  • Generated technical reports and other documentation to record analytical test results and conclusions in LIMS, Chemstation/Agilent Software.
  • Maintains compliance with all health and safety standards, cGDP, cGLP, cGMP, and regulatory
    requirements, with all aspects of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs).
  • Perform SAP results recording.
  • Provides technical troubleshooting support or training to other team members where appropriate.

Security Officer

Paragon
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Providing first responder services for all incidents, life safety emergencies, and security needs
  • Enforcing property regulations, Criminal Codes, and Legislative statutes
  • Complete daily and special occasions reports and collaborate with management as needed.
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.

Cashier/Sales Associate

Suzy Shier
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided quality customer service and resolved customer conflicts
  • Promoted brand loyalty through communication, accessibility, and credibility
  • Completed daily, monthly, and quarterly financial reports

Data Entry Clerk

Maan Silk Mills
04.2016 - 03.2020
  • Conducted daily audits of data entry
  • Reviewing and entering data information into the appropriate databases and Proactively verifying data through source documents
  • Complying with security backups and regular checkups to ensure the safety of the data being stored.

Graduate Research Assistant

Punjab Agricultural University
07.2016 - 10.2018
  • Thesis published titled 'Isolation, derivation of compounds from wild ginger oil and evaluation of its antifungal potential.' Extraction of major compounds from wild ginger essential oil and its derivatization via chemical reactions
  • Analysis of the essential oil and compounds for their antifungal properties against rice fungi
  • Evaluation of its phytochemical and antioxidant properties
  • Contributed to professionally written scientific papers for publication.
  • Streamlined data analysis processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in research results.
  • Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Chemistry

Lambton College Toronto
Toronto, ON
12.2022

Master of Science - Chemistry

Punjab Agricultural University
Ludhiana, Punjab
10.2018

Skills

  • Chromatographic & Spectroscopic techniques
  • GC-MS and HPLC
  • Calibration & Validation of Laboratory equipment
  • Analytical Laboratory skills
  • Quality Assurance
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Technical Reports
  • Experienced in LIMS, Chemstation
  • SAP Systems
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Critical thinking & Problem solving
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Global Quality Control Chemist

Apotex
01.2023 - 01.2024

Security Officer

Paragon
01.2022 - 12.2022

Cashier/Sales Associate

Suzy Shier
10.2021 - 02.2022

Graduate Research Assistant

Punjab Agricultural University
07.2016 - 10.2018

Data Entry Clerk

Maan Silk Mills
04.2016 - 03.2020

Post Graduate Diploma - Chemistry

Lambton College Toronto

Master of Science - Chemistry

Punjab Agricultural University
Navneet Kaur