Quality Control Microbiologist
Vadodara Area, India
LABORATORY SKILLS:• Independently performed all the QA and QC functions of the lab.• Mainly performed FOOD, MILK quality testing, WATER and AIR quality testing.• Carried out FOOD Microbial testing by Coliform Analysis on MacConkey Agar plates for Qualitative measurement and microbial testing on N-Agar plates for Quantitative analysis.• Carried out WATER testing at lab level using water testing kit for checking Chlorines content, TDS or water and hardness of water.• Microbial analysis of water samples was performed for presence of legionella Bacteria.• Performed ENVIRONMENTAL monitoring where Hands and Equipment’s and work stations were checked using swabbing and AIR Quality was checked using settle plate technique.• Performed basic microbiological testing for identification of specific microorganisms such as sterility checks (gram staining), maintenance of cultures, sub culturing.• Monitored laboratory instruments such as laminar air flow and autoclave to ensure accuratetesting procedure• Calibrated laboratory instruments in lab level such as pH meter, analytical balance, weighing balance and micropipette for accurate results.• Maintained all media, diluents, and stock cultures for the microbiology laboratory.DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS: • Documented all results of product testing and maintained daily records using Microsoft word and Microsoft Excel.• Performed Quality Control Audits and made checklists to maintain hygienic conditions and Standard procedures.• Made Charts and Graphs for presenting trends in results over time in board meetings using Power Point presentation skills.• Maintained detailed record of all tests performed for Food Safety Audits.• Under Quality Assurance, I was responsible to undertake in house audits and fill checklist for all hygiene measures being followed in the premises.• I report to the Head microbiologist of all the hotel chains.
