SHEFALI BABU
London,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented microbiology and food safety professional with over two years of hands-on experience in molecular biology and food microbiology. Proven ability to perform high-level laboratory procedures, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure food safety through HACCP, WHMIS, and allergen control. Known for managing lab operations, conducting quality testing, and supporting cross-functional audits, and documentation. Experienced in customer service and retail operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Consumables Associate
Walmart
London, Ontario
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed inventory and restocked shelves to maintain product availability.
- Handled cash transactions with precision, and provided excellent customer service.
- Maintained store cleanliness, collaborated with team members, and followed safety protocols to ensure a smooth and satisfying shopping experience.
Student Research Assistant (Part-time)
Centre for Research and Innovation, Fanshawe College, Ontario
London, Ontario
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Drafting and documentation of reports.
- Assisted in project meetings with clients and team members.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to culminate current knowledge in product improvement, and summarize the findings.
- Proofread documents before submission to supervisors.
Science Lab Instructor
Little Flowers International School
Delhi, India
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed lab inventory of over 100 items, and facilitated hands-on experiments, improving student engagement by 90%.
- Ensured compliance with school and government lab safety protocols, reducing incident reports to zero during my tenure.
Science Teacher
Narayana e- Techno School
Ghaziabad, India
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Created an engaging science curriculum, reinforced lab practices, and discipline.
- Researched new methods of teaching science concepts more effectively.
- Instructed students on the use of scientific equipment and techniques.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Food Processing Product Development
Fanshawe College
London, ON04-2025
Graduate Certificate - Food Processing Operational Leadership
Fanshawe College
London, ON04-2024
Master of Science - Microbiology
NIMS UNIVERSITY
JAIPUR, INDIA08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
NIMS University
Jaipur, India08-2016
Skills
Food safety: HACCP, GMP, food handling, food safety guidelines, and cleaning and sanitation of equipment
Quality control and assurance: Hazard analysis, CCP monitoring, SQF
Animal cell culture: Maintaining cell cultures and subculturing
Microbiology: Media preparation, isolation, culture of microorganisms
Biostatistical tools: T test, Z test, ANOVA, Post-hoc test, data tool pack
Molecular Biology: Isolation, DNA extraction, protein quantification, electrophoresis, Western blot, SDS-PAGE and staining
Certifications
- Advanced Food Handler
- WHMIS 2015
Research Experience
Undergraduate Researcher,
Department of Biotechnology
Project Title: Phytochemical Analysis and antioxidant activities of fruit pulp of Aegle marmelos
- Conduct research and identification of plants and their medicinal properties
- Explored antioxidant potential to combat oxidative stress-related diseases
Post Graduate Researcher,
Department of Microbiology
Project Title: Phytochemicals and antimicrobial screening of Parthenium hysterophorus against some pathogenic microbes.
- Conduct experiments to check the presence of phytochemicals in plants.
- Scientific writing, editing, referencing and proof reading.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Research Assistant (Part-time)
Centre for Research and Innovation, Fanshawe College, Ontario
01.2025 - 02.2025
Consumables Associate
Walmart
09.2023 - 05.2025
Science Lab Instructor
Little Flowers International School
12.2021 - 07.2023
Science Teacher
Narayana e- Techno School
10.2019 - 11.2021
Graduate Certificate - Food Processing Product Development
Fanshawe College
Graduate Certificate - Food Processing Operational Leadership
Fanshawe College
Master of Science - Microbiology
NIMS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
NIMS University
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