Pratiksha Ghimire
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Internationally Educated Pharmacist from Nepal with over 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Skilled in laboratory analysis, GMP/HACCP compliance, SSOP implementation, deviation handling, and CAPA. Experienced in maintaining food and pharmaceutical product quality, auditing procedures, and documentation review. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and food safety knowledge in a Quality Control Technician role in food processing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Salad Maker
Three Kretans Restaurant
Kitchener
08.2024 - 01.2025
Business Executive
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Nepal
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Coordinated with QA and regulatory teams during product launches, ensuring smooth compliance.
- Provided compliance-related support and assisted in documentation review for healthcare products.
Quality Control Officer
Kasturi Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Nepal
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted QC analysis of raw, intermediate, and finished products.
- Performed reagent preparation, solution standardisation, and laboratory instrument calibration.
- Reviewed laboratory documentation and analytical reports for accuracy and compliance.
Quality Assurance Officer
Kasturi Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Nepal
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Audited and reviewed batch production records, deviations, and CAPA reports for GMP compliance.
- Supported internal and external audits with accurate QA documentation.
- Monitored temperature-controlled storage of raw and finished products.
- Trained staff on SOPs, HACCP principles, and compliance requirements.
Intern
CMC Hospital Pharmacy
Nepal
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Gained hands-on experience in out-patient, in-patient, and Operation Theatre (OT) pharmacy operations.
- Managed medication dispensing and inventory and maintained accurate patient records, adhering to pharmaceutical standards and procedures.
Intern
Time Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Nepal
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Assisted with QA/QC sampling and laboratory testing.
- Prepared reagents, performed micropipetting, and reviewed documentation.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Strategic Marketing Communications
Conestoga College
08.2025
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HACCP Food Safety System in Food Processing Industry
02.2025
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences - undefined
Pokhara University
04.2015
Skills
- Quality Control & Assurance: GMP/HACCP Compliance, QA Documentation, Record Review, Deviation Handling, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA Implementation, Internal Audits
- Laboratory Techniques: Sample Preparation, Micropipetting, Reagent Preparation, Instrument Calibration (balances, pipettors, dispensers), SOP & SSOP Adherence
- Regulatory & Data Management: Regulatory Standards Compliance, Data Integrity, Traceability, Test Report Preparation, Microsoft Office Suite
- Food Safety: HACCP, SSOPs, GMP, Sanitation, Sampling, Storage & Temperature Monitoring
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience training staff on procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Part-Time Salad Maker
Three Kretans Restaurant
08.2024 - 01.2025
Business Executive
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
04.2019 - 06.2023
Quality Control Officer
Kasturi Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - 03.2019
Quality Assurance Officer
Kasturi Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
03.2016 - 03.2018
Intern
CMC Hospital Pharmacy
04.2015 - 06.2015
Intern
Time Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 03.2015
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HACCP Food Safety System in Food Processing Industry
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences - undefined
Pokhara University
Postgraduate Diploma - Strategic Marketing Communications
Conestoga College