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Objective :
To obtain a position in Microbiology Laboratory Analyst or skills to a challenging career within an organization committed to growth and progress.
Professional Profile :
Over five years of working experience in the food microbiology laboratory processes, sampling, analysis and reporting.
Proficient in methods and practices of microbiological analysis
Strong aptitude for learning and applying new concepts.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Extensive knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry, sterilization.
Achieved accurate results in isolation, pure culture of food, dairy product and water analysis quality assurance.
computer working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, Food security and good analytical skill.
Excellent punctuality, hard working, can work independently as well with team members.
Highly skilled in microbiology techniques, terminology and equipment and supplies
Professional Experience :
Prepared and processed media, performed media quality checks and Autoclaves waste media.
Performed and assisted with Class 100,000 Microbial Testing Room Cleaning, Sensitization and other cleaning duties including scheduling
Ordered laboratory supplies, maintained inventory and consignments.
Changed charts on temperature recording equipment.
Interfaced with other departments to answer questions and communicated sample status.
Performed certifications and performance checks.
Prepare samples, media and buffers for daily analysis.
Experienced in standard method of inoculation isolation of bacteria and yeast and molds and food technology from water soil and food sample.
Checked samples releases for microbial limits, environmental and water and food sample test
Verification and monitering of temperature, weighing balance & validation for the equipments
count coli form and Determine aerobic colony e-coli dehydrated technique
Performed cell counts using Petri plate, pure culture and different cultures
Enumerated yeast and mould in food, and coli form group with pour plate techniques as per SOP.
Prepare sample for processing and maintained documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedure
Enumeration of coliform group of bacteria by determining the most
Probable number(MPN) technique.
Perform confirmation testing to identify strain of bacteria.
Knowledge of different types of media for the water sample analysis
Determined and identified salmonella in food and environmental samples.
Reduced testing costs and made needed improvements in the laboratory.
Performed environmental monitoring and general housekeeping as
Per standard Procedure
Perform microbiological testing of dairy products.
Monitor products and environmental results for trends with action taken as needed.
Perform product swabbing and environmental sampling
Maintain good hygiene and asepsis
Experienced in operating devise such as-- microscope centrifuge sterilizer, Colony counter and disinfectors
Work with good hygiene practice, GMPs and related trainings.
Responsible to train co-workers to the Food Safety & Quality system as indicated by Management and QA.
Work History
Laboratory Analyst Maxxam analytical laboratory Mississauga 2007 – 2015
QC Laboratory technician—Synergy foods pvt ltd., India 2001-2002
Education and Training
Certification of HACCP AND GMP from Seneca college 2016-2017 Diploma in medical laboratory technologist (Baroda, India) 2002
Bachelor of science Microbiology (Gujarat University, India) 2001
World education service (WES) Credential evaluation report in Bachelor of science
WHMIS, Fire safety training.
Certification of OFFICE AUTOMATION 2001
Reference: Available upon request.