Vikrant Charak
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Adept Microbiology Supervisor with a proven track record at Oceania, I excel in ensuring health codes compliance and fostering outstanding interpersonal relationships. Skilled in quality control and team management, I've significantly enhanced sample integrity testing and SOP modifications. My expertise bridges meticulous analytical problem-solving with effective public speaking, driving team success and operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiology Supervisor
Oceania
Oamaru, New Zealand
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Evaluated finished goods for compliance.
- Conducted pre-testing sample incubation.
- Performed regular cleaning and sterilization of laboratory areas and equipment.
- Managed temperature-controlled water baths.
- Conducted EPIC and GBTA testing to evaluate sample integrity.
- Ensured smooth collaboration among executives and department heads.
- Handled escalation process, contributing to issue resolution.
- Performed location-specific swabbing to identify presence of harmful pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria, and Cronobacter.
- Maintaining and modifying SOPs, validation studies, and reports.
- Troubleshot and serviced laboratory equipment including pH probes and EC meters.
- Trained personnel on proper use of instrumentation, laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
Microbiology Analyst
Analytica laboratories
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed biological specimens.
- Cultivated various microorganisms from food samples.
- Thermophilic, mesophilic heat treatments, E. coli detection, Staphylococcus detection, and pipetting with different dilutions.
- Manually batched samples onto the worksheet.
- Skilled with methodologies of Gene Up, Solus Elisa, ISO, FDA, MPI along with GB.
- Oversaw careful incubation processes for samples.
Bartender
Messines Bar & Restaurant
Featherston, New Zealand
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Created a variety of alcoholic beverages.
- Simultaneously handled multiple tasks to address customer needs and ensure smooth business operations.
- Supervised and coordinated tasks in the bar zone.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Analytica Laboratories
Hamilton, New Zealand
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Ensured all laboratory instruments were sterilized regularly.
- Guaranteed precise and punctual collection of samples.
- Analyzed samples to detect contaminants in honey and methamphetamine.
- Organized and categorized lab specimens adhering to laboratory protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
St Clair College
Windsor, ON02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Hamilton, Waikato University
Hamilton, Waikato03-2020
Skills
- Health codes compliance
- Outstanding customer service
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal Relationship Management
- GHP & GMP
- Expertise in Detail Orientation
- Statistical analysis
- Quality control
- Team Management
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Proficient Computer Literacy
- Public speaking
- Time management abilities
Affiliations
- Rugby
- Dancing
- Camping
- CrossFit
- Baking
Certification
Canada G driver's license, First Aid Medical Certificate, Fire Extinguisher Training Certificate, Narcotics Training Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Microbiology Supervisor
Oceania
02.2019 - 11.2021
Microbiology Analyst
Analytica laboratories
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bartender
Messines Bar & Restaurant
06.2017 - 01.2018
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Analytica Laboratories
02.2016 - 05.2017
Canada G driver's license, First Aid Medical Certificate, Fire Extinguisher Training Certificate, Narcotics Training Certificate
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
St Clair College
Bachelor of Science - Applied Science
Hamilton, Waikato University
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