Pharmacy Technician Quality Control
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have B.S. Pharmacy and M.S. Biotechnology with emphasis in Biomedical Engineering. My most recent experience involves research experience in laboratory set up and internship experience in quality control department. I am looking for opportunities to apply my pharmaceutical knowledge and Biotechnology skills in Quality Control or Research and development area in Pharmaceutical organization.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1+ year of research experience in Laboratory
Internship Experience in Quality Control – Lab Operations at Shire, Los Angeles
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by PTCB, USA
MS in Biotechnology with emphasis Biomedical Engineering (California State University, Channel Islands)
Experienced in a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing environment as well as regulatory guidelines such as GDP and FDA guidelines.
Proficient with MS Office Tools: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.
Effective written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Research experience related to cell culture.
Experience with the equipment like Flow cytometry, HPLC, pH meter, Multimode microplate reader, Optical microscopy, Centrifuge, Flowcytometer, Fluorescent microscope, Instron.
Experience with the software like Chemstation, Q capture, Dinolite, multimode reader, Incyte, Bluehill.
Coca-Cola research has been accepted to TERMIS.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOLDEN BIOTECH LLC, THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Research Associate SEP 2017- Present
Prepared emulsions for the Pharmaceutical development system.
Performed different tests for the identification of the emulsions.
Analyzed particle size using optical microscopy.
Performed sample testing using HPLC.
SHIRE, LOS ANGELES PLANT, CA
Intern - Quality Control FEB 2017 – AUG 2017
Worked on different logs and protocols for QC Lab relocation
Created and updated the criticality assessment (Process requirements) form for instruments related to Lab Equipment like Autoclave, water system, HVAC, QC lab Automation System and Temperature controlled units.
Gathered equipment related information from Microbiology and Biochemistry Labs
Applied knowledge of Lean Principles in the set-up of the new Laboratory operations
Organized Lab equipment’s in floor plan (Layout).
Performed additional tasks to support QC Lab Operations including Budget forecasting to set up the new Lean Laboratory.
Worked on lab equipment decommissioning process and drafted the protocol.
Provided the updates during project reviews, and other department meetings.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU), CHANNEL ISLANDS, CA
Master Student OCT 2016 – DEC 2017
Clone the Human Urokinase Gene into pET28+ expression vector.
Examine the Silencing of Human Urokinase Gene using CRISPR-CAS9 editing tool.
Examine the expression of Human Urokinase Gene using C33A cell line.
Investigated the effect of Coca-Cola, Diet Cola, Fibronectin and Collagen on Human Foreskin Fibroblast cell Adhesion, Proliferation, Migration, Cell Cycle analysis and Integrin Expression.
Conducted multiple functional and non-functional cell assays.
Studied Immunocytochemistry using Human Foreskin Fibroblast cells on Collagen coated, Fibronectin coated and uncoated 24-well plate.
Studied 3D Human Foreskin Fibroblast cell Proliferation with Fibrinogen and Thrombin various concentrations combination (Fibrin clot Formation), and Fibrin beads formation.
Studied 3D Human Foreskin Fibroblast Proliferation using varying concentrations of Calcium Phosphate and analyze 3D gel contraction using Instron.
Presented the results in a scientific article and Poster format.
Examine the scientific literature related to our research.
Investigated the effect of anti-cancer agents, Cannabinoids and Cannabidiol on Human Ovarian Cancer Cell proliferation (MTS assay & Calcein assay), and Cell Cycle Analysis.
FLORENCE HOME HEALTH CARE, THOUSAND OAKS, CA, USA
Home Health Office Manager AUG 2016 – FEB2017
Review of clinical medical records to ensure appropriate documentation, adherence to the care plan.
Review of Oasis, Plan of Care, Skilled Nursing Notes.
Assist Administrative and Human Resources activities
SMALL SCALE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
Quality Assurance Analyst MAR 2014 – OCT 2014
Analyzed sampling of all incoming components and raw materials.
Conducted in-process and final product sampling & testing.
Performed analytical testing including dissolution test, physical measurements and other QC tests in the cGMP manufacturing environment.
Assisted in developing documentation (specifications, logs, reports etc.) for incoming materials and finished products.
Maintained the Quality Assurance (QA) department per company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
BHAVANI MEDICAL STORE, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
Pharmacist AUG 2012 – NOV 2013
Managed in reaching and exceeding weekly sales targets
Communicated with patients regarding medication dosage, drug interactions, medical equipment, directions of use and side effects of drugs and OTC medical products
Dispensed and compounded drug prescriptions ordered by Physicians
Maintained accurate patient records, their drug and dosage information in drug-inventory system
TRIO REMEDIES PVT LTD., AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
Pharmacy Intern Trainee 2010 – 2011 (3 months)
Received fully Industrial Plant training in Three Phases in QA department of tablet manufacturing facility.
Involved in process quality control tests for tablet such as dissolution tests, disintegration tests, weight uniformity tests, tablet thickness tests
Prepared reagents, samples, and standards as per company standard procedures.
Maintained accurate batch records review and change control documentations of all applicable activity.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU), CHANNEL ISLANDS, CA, USA
MS in Biotechnology with emphasis in Biomedical Engineering, Dec 2017
GPA: 3.83/4.0
Quality Control Internship
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD (PTCB), CA, USA
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Current
DHARMASINH DESAI UNIVERSITY, Nadiad, Gujarat, INDIA
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, May 2012
69.26 % as an aggregate [GPA: 3.12/4.0 @ evaluated by WES]
Pharmacy Internship
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Organizing
Positive Attitude
Teamwork
Attentive in data collection
Attention to Detail
Continuous Learning
Time management
Multi-tasking
Prioritize Tasks
EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLEMENT
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) – Apr 2016
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