Vishal Christian
Sr. Formulation Technician
Whitby,ON
Summary
Results-driven Pharmaceutical Technician with hands-on experience in the production and analysis of pharmaceutical products. Operating and maintaining state-of-the-art manufacturing and analytical equipments while strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices(GLP), Good Documentation Practices(GDP) and regulatory guidelines. Skilled in conducting thorough quality checks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring product consistency and purity. Proven track record of optimizing production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Seeking to leverage my technical expertise and commitment to quality in contributing to the success of a forward-thinking pharmaceutical team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Sr. Formulation Technician
Thermofisher Scientific
08.2022 - Current
- Set-up, operate, trouble-shoot pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and gowning and safety protocols with 100% adherence to company policies.
- Execute batch production records (BPRs) and manufacturing instructions with precision, maintaining meticulous documentation of all production activities. (dispensing, granulation, compression, coating)
- Achieving RFT (Right First Time) as per company’s policy. Achieved 100% accuracy and 0 error leading to Deviation.
- Reviewing and formatting processing development reports, stability reports, executed batch records.
- Initiate and support change control process for deviations.
- Participate in CAPA management. Successfully supported investigations to solve root cause.
- Support in SOP review and update.
- Conduct in-process quality checks and inspections to verify product integrity, purity, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory standards with good understanding of CI metric, Quality metrics.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams to investigate deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to maintain product quality.
- Participate in equipment qualification and validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) to ensure equipment reliability and compliance to improve OEE.
- Support in sample and data collection.
- Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity.
- Train new manufacturing technicians on equipment operation, GMP requirements, and safety procedures to ensure a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Participate in safety and compliance audit inspections and creating change control requests
- Working independently in night shift under minimum supervision with sop driven, on-the-spot decision making.
Pharmacist, Development Officer
11.2014 - 12.2021
- Increased workflow efficiency by leading process and product development within department.
- Wrote SOPs and protocols for F&D and R&D department.
- Collaborated with doctors and scientists to generate and analyse reports.
- Proficiently developed software based on MS office and Adobe Acrobat to regularised smooth process and product transitions between departments.
- Led government-initiated projects such as TB eradication and vaccine campaigns.
- Monitor medication inventory levels and order supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medications.
- Participated in regulatory audits from USFDA, ANVISA, Health CANADA.
Education
Post-Grad Diploma - Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Science
Canada01-2023
Master of Pharmacy - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat03-2012
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
Gujarat University
Gujarat03-2010
Skills
Process Improvement
Process Development
Equipment/ Mechanical Operation
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Quality Control
Documentation
Problem-solving
Chemical handling
Cleaning validation
Teamwork and collaboration
GMP compliance
Certification
Awarded with OQJT(Quality On the Job Trainer) certificate
Timeline
Sr. Formulation Technician
Thermofisher Scientific
08.2022 - Current
Pharmacist, Development Officer
11.2014 - 12.2021
Master of Pharmacy - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
Gujarat University
Post-Grad Diploma - Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Science