• Analyze food, natural health products (NHPs) and environmental samples for their qualitative and quantitative pathogen testing• Proficient with plate counting and petrifilm reading for pathogens like Coliforms, E.coli, Staph aureus, Yeast & Mould, Clostridium, Lactic acid bacteria, Bacillus cereus, Listeria mono, Spore former bacteria, Campylobacter, Enterobacter aerogenes, etc.• Experienced in performing and reading of MPN tubes food and shellfish products• Trained in rapid… Show more • Analyze food, natural health products (NHPs) and environmental samples for their qualitative and quantitative pathogen testing• Proficient with plate counting and petrifilm reading for pathogens like Coliforms, E.coli, Staph aureus, Yeast & Mould, Clostridium, Lactic acid bacteria, Bacillus cereus, Listeria mono, Spore former bacteria, Campylobacter, Enterobacter aerogenes, etc.• Experienced in performing and reading of MPN tubes food and shellfish products• Trained in rapid detection methods like BAX, VIDAS and Bio-Rad, and conventional detection method for pathogens like L. mono, Salmonella, Campylobacter, E.coli 0157, Vibrio spp. And Pseudomonas aeruginosa• Perform confirmation tests for all pathogens• Interpret and release result for the tests and confirmation performed• Team management and organization, leadership, training, and problem solving Show less

• Designed and performed experiments for the growth curve study of different pathogen strains for various growth media, temperature and pH• Performed validation and verification for client’s new product formulation and development• Carried out method validation for laboratory methods as well as clients’ protocol • Worked on more than 100 projects for method validation and outgrowth studies• Hands-on with sample preparation for High Pressure Processing of food and temperature… Show more • Designed and performed experiments for the growth curve study of different pathogen strains for various growth media, temperature and pH• Performed validation and verification for client’s new product formulation and development• Carried out method validation for laboratory methods as well as clients’ protocol • Worked on more than 100 projects for method validation and outgrowth studies• Hands-on with sample preparation for High Pressure Processing of food and temperature treatment using pathogen or surrogate• Analyzed and interpreted results as well as performed confirmation tests• Isolation, growth and maintaining pathogen cultures for laboratory usage• Closely worked with Senior Scientific Specialist for planning project outline and execution of the same• Well versed with equipment- EASY Spiral Pro, Centrifuge, MAP machine and Autoclave for decontamination purpose• Environmental monitoring, calibration and maintenance of incubators, fridges, refrigerators, pH meter and other lab equipment Show less

• Analyzed more than 500 different food samples for their qualitative and quantitative testing• Comply to GMPs and GLPs• Well acquainted with LIMS• Conducted quality control checks, calibration and troubleshooting of different laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy.• Perform environmental monitoring• Proficient in preparation of culture media and hands-on with masterclave and autoclave• Carried out shelf-life archiving, retrieving, testing of samples for their… Show more • Analyzed more than 500 different food samples for their qualitative and quantitative testing• Comply to GMPs and GLPs• Well acquainted with LIMS• Conducted quality control checks, calibration and troubleshooting of different laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy.• Perform environmental monitoring• Proficient in preparation of culture media and hands-on with masterclave and autoclave• Carried out shelf-life archiving, retrieving, testing of samples for their organoleptic and microbiological analysis • Trained new staff and co-op students and prepared training manuals• Participated minor and major projects for the process improvement and lab set-up improvements. Prepared work instructions, SOPs and training manuals• Conducted internal audits and quality control inspections on processes and equipment, maintain inspection reports.• Report non-conformities and root case analysis for the same.• Perform document verification and filing.• Ensure employees are following all Good Laboratory Practices and Workplace Health and Safety Show less

• Worked as a lab instructor for under-graduate students and efficiently conducted practical laboratories and taught students the laboratory procedures. • Performed and demonstrated a dissertation ‘Evaluation of effect of chlorpyrifos on protein content of Labio rohita’ under good laboratory practices