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Sonam Sharma

Peterborough,ON

Summary

High performing professional with 4 years of experience delivering high-impact work in biotechnology industry. Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate collaborative achievements of high-priority goals. Confident in ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and leverage skills in control & assurance, project management, analytics, forensics and research, and the leadership, to enable team success. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to contribute to facilitate continuous improvement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

PepsiCo
07.2023 - Current
  • Met internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others.
  • Led development, training and maintenance of plant quality and food safety programs.
  • Reacted productively under constantly changing priorities with numerous interruptions and continuously monitored food safety.
  • Worked extensively in hands-on food processing environment before developing expert focus on food safety.
  • Audited internal activities and conducted thorough inspections.
  • Stayed up to date on current and proposed changes to FDA standards and maintained all internal SOPs, training documentation and records.
  • Tasted or smelled foods or beverages to evaluate whether flavors met specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.

Academic Peer Tutor

Fleming College
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
  • Developed valuable problem-solving strategies with peers to provide assistance in understanding difficult concepts.

Pharmacy Assistant

Remedy Rx Pharmacy & Compounding
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information.
  • Trained new pharmacy staff on computer system and drug management protocols.

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Sharma Clinic And Laboratory
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
  • Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
  • Assisted with laboratory research projects to advance knowledge and discovery in healthcare.

Quality Control and Research Analyst

Rapture Biotech International
09.2017 - 02.2020
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
  • Planned and implemented performance improvement and quality assurance programs.
  • Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
  • Redesigned and updated the chemical analysis Program Website

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of bacteria in harvested/ processed produce to ensure food safety by executing testing by` working to GLP/ GMP standards and following SOPs.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Applied Technology - Biotechnology

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
08.2023

Bachelor of Applied Science - Biotechnology

Guru Nanak Dev University
Punjab, India
05.2020

Skills

  • Inspection and Examination
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Audit Monitoring
  • FDA Regulations

Certification

  • ● Genomics and Proteomics.
  • Applied Industrial Microbiology.
  • · Bioprocess Engineering and Fermentation Technology.
  • · Molecular and Cell Biology.

Timeline

Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

PepsiCo
07.2023 - Current

Academic Peer Tutor

Fleming College
01.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

Remedy Rx Pharmacy & Compounding
02.2022 - 03.2023

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Sharma Clinic And Laboratory
07.2020 - 11.2021

Quality Control and Research Analyst

Rapture Biotech International
09.2017 - 02.2020

Advanced Diploma - Applied Technology - Biotechnology

Fleming College

Bachelor of Applied Science - Biotechnology

Guru Nanak Dev University
Sonam Sharma