Vinika Tyagi
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organised pharmacy assistant with expertise in prescription processing, compounding, and drug development. Proficient in WinRx prescription typing, inventory management, and delivering exceptional customer service. Strong background in drug composition and pharmaceutical formulation, particularly in pain creams and customized medications. Motivated to expand knowledge by acquiring proficiency in Kroll pharmacy software.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant (Volunteer)
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted pharmacists in processing and organizing prescriptions
- Gained hands-on experience with WinRx for prescription typing
- Managed inventory, restocked shelves, and checked expiry dates
- Provided customer support for general inquiries and product recommendations
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace
R&D Lab Technician
LifeScan
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted quality testing of pharmaceutical products following GMP and SOPs
- Conducted research and analysis on drug compositions and interactions.
- Examined stability and interference of drugs with substances like glucose, paracetamol, and ibuprofen
- Assisted in technical writing for laboratory protocols and product testing
COVID-19 Sample Analyst
National Health Services (NHS)
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked in a controlled healthcare environment, handling clinical samples following strict safety protocols
- Ensured proper identification and processing of patient samples for laboratory testing
- Analyzed samples for damage, leakage, or contamination, ensuring compliance with NHS regulatory standards
- Maintained accurate record-keeping to ensure proper tracking of healthcare samples
Lab Pharmacy Technician
SMBJ Pharmaceuticals
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Examined drug formulations to assess compatibility and effectiveness.
- Hands-on experience in compounding, including the preparation of customized pain creams
- Developed and tested pharmaceutical formulations in a controlled lab environment
- Gained expertise in the stability and efficacy of active ingredients in various drug formulations
Education
MBA - International Business
Trinity Western University
Richmond, Canada08.2025
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Analysis
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, UK09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Manav Rachna University
Haryana, India07.2020
Skills
- Prescription Typing & Processing
- Compounding Experience
- Drug Development & Formulation
- Healthcare & Laboratory Experience
- Customer Service & Patient Care
- Inventory & Pharmacy Operations
- Regulatory Knowledge
Certification
- Drug Development Course – University of California, San Diego (Coursera)
- Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course – Duke University (Coursera)
- Molecular Spectroscopy – Manchester University (Coursera)
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant (Volunteer)
05.2024 - 07.2024
R&D Lab Technician
LifeScan
05.2022 - 11.2023
COVID-19 Sample Analyst
National Health Services (NHS)
12.2021 - 05.2022
Lab Pharmacy Technician
SMBJ Pharmaceuticals
01.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Analysis
University of Strathclyde
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Manav Rachna University
MBA - International Business
Trinity Western University
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