SONA ELIZABEATH JOHN
Northyork,Canada
Summary
Results-driven QC/QA Associate with expertise in analytical testing and compliance at Peak Processing Solutions. Demonstrates proficiency in HPLC and data analysis, excelling in non-conformance management and process improvement. Committed to ensuring adherence to quality standards while fostering a collaborative team environment. Aims to leverage skills for driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest safety and hygiene standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC/ QAAssociate
Peak Processing Solutions
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Proficiency in carrying out in-depth analytical testing and inspections of raw materials, including cannabis and noncannabis, ensuring compliance with supplier Certificates of Analysis (COA) and Certificates of Compliance (COC)
- Skilled in performing pre-operational inspections through ATP and allergen swabbing, guaranteeing the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in production environments
- Experienced in inspecting Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) prior to the filling and mixing of products, as well as conducting thorough label verifications and in-process quality checks
- Proven ability to manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), driving continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory standards
- Conducting analytical testing on products to monitor and verify the process compliance against the specifications
- Ensuring the safety policies, quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed in the lab and production area according to the Health Canada Cannabis act and regulations.
Quality Control Analyst
Nature’s Fresh Farm
Leamington, ON
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Conduct thorough inspections of produce to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications
- Identify and document defects, and deviations from quality standards
- Generate detailed quality reports using ERP systems to document inspection results
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality inspections and corrective actions
- Analyse ERP data to identify trends and implement quality improvement initiatives
- Oversee the proper handling and storage of produce within the WMS framework to maintain quality standards
- Promote and enforce safety and hygiene standards within the inspection and storage areas
- Ensure all quality control activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Microbiology Laboratory Associate
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Kerala
, India
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Protein & DNA Interaction Studies: To comprehend gene control mechanisms, analyze how microbial proteins bind to DNA
- Protein Expression & Purification: Use dialysis, affinity chromatography, and the BCA test to express and purify proteins for quantification
- Methods of Molecular Biology: To investigate protein-DNA interactions, use PCR and the Electrophoretic Mobility
- Shift Assay (EMSA)
- Microbial Genetic Analysis: Examine how microbial proteins regulate transcription by contrasting them with known regulatory proteins
- Laboratory Research & Quality Control: Utilize microbial genetics methods, DNA-protein interaction tests, and electrophoresis to aid in research and diagnostic applications.
Education
Master of Medical Biotechnology -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON12.2023
Bachelor's - biotechnology
Anna University
Chennai, India04.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft NAV
- WMS
- QC-ONE
- HPLC
- GC
- Technical review of documentation
- Teamwork
- Non-conformance management
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Documentation management
- Process improvement
- 5S methodology
- Inventory control
- Demand forecasting
Certification
- WHMIS - University of Windsor
- CGMP Good Manufacturing Practice - Biopharma Institute, USA
- NextGen CTO Program - EPICentre University of Windsor
- HACCP CERTIFICATION - Canadian Food Safety-Safecheck-NSF International
Projects
- Performing Antimicrobial resistance in the detection of Helicobacter Pylori and Quantification using PCR for the analysis of determining successful treatment -University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
- Project based on Binding Analysis of RV1255c DNA sequence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to its neighbouring DNA sequences through EMSA - Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, India
Leadership Experience
Parkinson's Society of Southern Ontario (PSSO), 07/01/23, present, Windsor, ON, Volunteering at the Walk for Parkinson's marathon welcoming the participants, helping the runners, cheering, and encouraging them to finish the line and navigate the pathway and make friendly connections.
Timeline
QC/ QAAssociate
Peak Processing Solutions
07.2024 - 12.2024
Quality Control Analyst
Nature’s Fresh Farm
09.2023 - 07.2024
Microbiology Laboratory Associate
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Kerala
12.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Medical Biotechnology -
University of Windsor
Bachelor's - biotechnology
Anna University
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