SHALINI RAVINDRAN

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Chicago, Illinois 60616 773-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full time position in a reputed organization, where I can develop and utilize my versatile skill set, add demanded

value to the organization I work for and further my professional career with industrial experience.

EDUCATION

Illinois Institute of Technology – Chicago, Illinois. (2011-2013)

Master’s in Food Process Engineering. G.P.A 3.80

Visveswaraya Technological University - Bangalore, India. (2006-2010)

Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology. G.P.A 3.80

SKILLS

Laboratory Skills: Genesis – Nutritional Analysis Software, HACCP, OSHA, SOP, USDA and GMP regulations, Sanitation

Team, Fluorescent Microscope, Homogenizer, HPLC, GC, Elisa reader, PCR, High Power Ultrasound, Capillary

Electrophoresis, Flow Cytometer, SDS–PAGE, ELISA, Mass Spectrometer, Immunoassay, Drug Interaction Studies, Enzyme

Induction, Western Blot Techniques, Immunoprecipitation.

Coursework: Food Analysis Advanced Food Process Engineering, HACCP, Microbiology, Nutrition.

EXPERIENCE

R&D and QA Intern, Lawrence Foods: - (June 2013 - Current)

• Support new product development and existing product reformulation through the use of typical food laboratory skills.

• Performed nutritional analysis and comparison of product using Genesis and altered the nutritional values according to

the customer’s request. Determined the Protein, Moisture, Solids and Fat content in Food Products.

• Performed standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food products.

• Support a wide range of project activities including new products, line extensions, and product improvements all

pertaining to food/bakery ingredient product development. Assist in conducting test batches.

• Assisted QA manager in formulating, reviewing and updating SOPs with respect to any identified change and also in

scheduling the daily work schedule of QA technicians

• Assisted QA manager during internal and external audits, to be in compliance with HACCP and state regulatory audits

• Assisted QA manager in developing and reviewing the HACCP plan and also reassessed it on an annual basis

• Trained employees on GMPs, SSOPs and personal hygiene to deliver a safe finished product and ensured adherence to

the food safety and quality management system

• Conduct Pre-op inspections and ensured proper GMP’s are followed.

• Perform Process Validations and environmental testing to ensure a safe environment for the product

• Perform internal audits and inspections on a monthly basis to ensure regulatory and quality compliance

• Compile, authorize and revise documentation so as to meet the third party audit requirements

• Conducted Pre-Ops and end-shifts.

Research Assistant at Institute of Food Safety and Health, Analysis of the Chemo preventive nature of Sulforaphane

involved in the activation of Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway:- ( Funded by USDA) (Aug 2012- May 2013)

• Involved in drafting and designing the protocol for buffer preparation and accurate weight of the enzyme.

• Preparing a purified component of the drug using HPLC. Carried out Western Blotting and Immuno-histostaining

technique with high accuracy. Responsible for handling the Fluorescent Microscope and maintaining the sterility of the

laboratory according to FDA laws and regulations. Performed duties of Killing /Autoclaving and Sterilizing equipment.

Analysis of Vitamins- Ascorbic acid and Total Phenols in Pineapple juice after Processing using HPLC in Institute of

Food Safety and Health: (Aug 2012- Dec 2012)

• Performed homogenization of Microwave, Retort Processed, High Pressure Processed and PAT Processed samples.

• Accountable for preparing the Standards, Sample Buffer/ Extraction Solution, Dilution Buffer, Working Stock Solution

and precise Centrifugation, Filtration of the sample extract.

• In charge of preparing Mobile Phase for the HPLC, loading the samples into the auto sampler and entering the data into

the HPLC system. Used the ELISA reader to analyze and record the results.

Agilent Technologies, India, Internship: (Dec 2009- Dec 2010)

Food Quality and Safety Analysis using Advanced Bio-analytical instruments, Market Coding and Lead Generation

• Title: Food Sample Analysis using Advances Bioanalytical instruments.

Using recent Bio-analytical instruments like HPLC (1290 Infinity LC system), GC (7890 GC System), LC-MS, GC-

MS (6400 Series Triple Quadrapole) Analysis of Triglycerides from olive oil, Aflatoxins from Peanut sample, pesticide residues

from Apple and Flavor components from Mango were carried out.

• Title: Market Coding and Lead Generation.

Conducted a survey by visiting well renowned research institutes in India to create a lead.

Certifications:

• SQF

• HACCP

• Food Microbiology and Food safety analysis in (IFSH): Study on microorganisms that inhabit and contaminate food.

• Industrial Training in Recombinant DNA Technology, Protein purification, Bhatt Biotech Labs.

• Training in Applied Bioinformatics in the field of Insilico Modeling and Drug Design, Vittal Mallya Research Institute.

ACTIVITIES:

• Student Assistant for the fall / spring Career Fair.

• Chief Editor for the college magazine “GENESIS.

• An active volunteer and member of the social service organizations BLUECROSS and CANSTOP.

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