Quality Assurance Control

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NIRANJAN KALLE

OBJECTIVE: To be a part of a progressive group that can provide a

challenging work environment and an opportunity to utilize my education and

experience.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Food Safety and Technology

GPA: 3.4

Illinois Institute of Technology. Chicago, IL .

(Expected Graduation: May 2011)

Bachelor of Technology, Bio Technology, JNTU, Hyderabad, India.

GPA: 3.5

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE

Research Assistant at IIT, NCFST, Chicago.

[Oct 2009 - Till date]

Project: System approach to minimize pesticides hazards associated with

fresh vegetables and fruits.

Contribution:

. Developing washing technique to reduce pesticide hazards from produce.

. Analyzing the samples by GC-MS and HPLC.

. Extraction by using QuECHERS method.

. Multi residue analysis of pesticides by dispersive solid phase

extraction (DSPE) with GC-MS.

. Application of Ultrasonicator for reduction of pesticide hazards.

. Rinsing off pesticides with various solutions.

. Analyze results and experimental data from GC-MS and LC-MS.

. Develop the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and

safety.

. Profound training and experience in the use of statistical process

control and design of experiments

. Statistical analysis of the data.

. Documentation and record keeping.

Student Lab Technician, IIT, FDA, Chicago

[Dec 2008--Oct 2009]

. Carrying proficiency test for various food samples with Food and Drug

Administration Quality evaluation team.

. Knowledge of ISO, FDA and USDA regulations.

. Conducting environmental swabbing techniques.

. Managing chemical inventory work of all the FDA labs using VERTERE

inventory management software.

. Performing QA checks on autoclave function by sterility check and

temperature monitoring devices.

. Packaging and labeling integrity of tested food sample.

. Conduct lab safety audits and perform monthly checks of safety

equipment.

. Hobart mixer validation and writing SOPs.

. Maintaining quality control of equipment in the lab.

. Remarkable familiarity with lab equipment and procedures.

. Stayed current with new technology and developments and maintained

professional contacts with individuals and organizations.

GRB Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, India

Quality Assurance Co-op

[May 2006 - April

2007]

. Worked as a Quality Assurance Executive in the Products division of

GRB Dairy handling the production of butter, ghee, curd and flavored

milk.

. Conducted all the QC tests on the incoming raw materials (milk, cream,

butter, flavors', SMP) including packaging materials.

. Monitored the Critical Control Points of HACCP along with GMPs and

reported the deviations to the Quality Assurance manager and helped in

taking the corrective actions.

. Participated in factory HACCP activities to ensure food safety.

. Monitored the temperatures on the raw milk silos on hourly basis and

performed the quality control tests during storage.

. Helped the Processing department in the standardization of milk as per

the standards for preparation of the respective products.

. Validated the CBMM machine for the churner speed to the fat% of the

butter which reduced the total process time for making a batch of the

butter.

. Performed the Quality control tests on the finished products and

issued the product release note to the distribution department.

. Performed audits on all finished products.

. Developed a filter to sort customer orders, which helped the business

users make decisions easily.

CERTIFICATIONS

. HACCP certified from International HACCP Alliance

SKILLS

Laboratory skills

. Gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GCMS)

. High pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

. Soxhlet extraction .

. Kjeldhal method for protein extraction

Computer skills

. Programming languages: C

. Software : MS office tools(Excel, Word, Power point), Adobe

Photoshop, PageMaker.

. Operating systems: Windows, and Macintosh

Awards : GRB - Together Caring and Sharing

. Recognized as the 'Best Knowledge Managed Team' in March 2007, GRB

dairy foods, Bangalore, India.

. Recognized by GRB with One hundred gems for special contributions

to GRB.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

. Recognized by GRB with One hundred gems for special contributions

to GRB.

. President of the Students counsel, in under-graduation.

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