ALPA AMIN
*** ********** ****, **** ****, ON L*A 6B5
Phone: 647-***-****
OBJECTIVE:
To effectively utilize my professional abilities to obtain a challenging
position in Pharmaceutical/food/chemical or medical equipment Industry.
SKILLS AND SUMMARY:
. OACETT (The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians
and Technologists) certified me "Technical Specialist" in Bioscience
. Approved by Food & Drugs Control Administration (Gandhi Nagar, India)
as a "Technical Person" in Microbiological testing, Pyrogen, Toxicity
and Sterility testing sections
. Canadian CO-OP work experience from Maple Leaf Foods and ILC Micro-Chem
Laboratory
. Hands on working experience as a Microbiologist/Quality Assurance
analyst from Pharmaceutical, Food and medical equipment industries.
. A dedicated and highly motivated team player and quick learner
. Knowledgeable of computer software: Microsoft Word, Excel
MICROBIOLOGY / QUALITY ASSURANCE EXPERIENCE
. Water sampling, testing and system validation as per USP, EP, BP, JP
pharmacopoeia
. Media preparation, growth promotion tests and Biological identifications
of contaminants
. Monitored daily Logs, Records and other documentation as required in SOPs
. USP/EP Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing (AET).
. Microbial Limit Test, Total Aerobic Microbial Count, Total Yeasts and
Molds Count,
according to customer requirements, current compendia and
regulatory requirements
. Routinely performed Sterility, Toxicity, Bacterial Endotoxin Test and
Biological Assay
. Proficiently performed Environment monitoring, Sterilization method
validation
. ATCC Culture identification and population verifications
. Trained technicians in new techniques and oversee the progress as
required
. Documentation control, i.e. proper laboratory notation for data entry
to log books and report writing
. To recognize and report OOS results or deviations
. Specialized in Qualification and Calibration of instruments and
Physical-Chemical testing of finished products and raw materials
. In process QA control, Validation of Gamma radiation method
. Performed pre and post market stability (RT and accelerated), and
validation testing
. Prepared and revised analytical forms for laboratory analyses based on
approved test methods and monographs
. Maintained systems for control, issuance and reconciliation of analytical
forms
. Coordinated the preparation and issuance of forms and worksheets with
sample receipt to ensure documentation is available to the laboratory
in a timely manner
. Maintained custody of original copies of approved test methods and
monograph
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Manager / Owner October 2009 to
September 2013
E-Z go Convenience, Fort Erie, ON
Packaging Operator 2007 to 2008
Patheon Inc. Mississauga, ON
Q.A Officer and Microbiologist 2006 to 2007
Universal Medicap Ltd., India - manufactures pharmaceutical rubber
closures in technical collaboration with Naniwa Rubber Co. Ltd. Japan; has
gamma radiation plant
Quality Control / Assurance Officer 2003 to 2006
Tonira Pharma Ltd., India - manufactures APIs & Intermediates (100% EOU)
Microbiologist 2000 to 2003
Mercury Laboratories Ltd., India - manufactures pharmaceutical products
Microbiologist 1997 to 2000
Elysium Pharmaceuticals Ltd, India - manufactures pharmaceutical products
(formulation of injection, liquid, ointment, tablets, etc.)
EDUCATION:
2009 Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Employability Skills with Cooperative Education Practicum
1995 M.B.Patel Science College, Anand, India
Medical Lab Technician Diploma
1994 Sardar Patel University, Anand, India
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
CERTIFICATION:
OACETT (The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and
Technologists) certified as "Technical Specialist" (Bioscience)
Approved by food & drugs control administration (Gandhinagar, Iindia) as a
"Technical Person" in following fields:
1) Microbiological testing section (since Oct-1999)
2) Pyrogen & toxicity testing section (since April-2001)
3) Sterility testing section (since September-2003)