Danny Thakur
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
A position in a company where I can apply my experience in high standards
of Quality Control, Production and Laboratory testing.
SKILLS
Computer applications including MS office suites, Outlook and Excel
spreadsheets and Mas 200 and LIMS, SAP.
EDUCATION:
Associates Degree (equivalent) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech,
1986 - 1988
B.H. Shah I T I College, Gujarat, India
High School Diploma. Full time study Chemistry, Biology and Physics, Math
courses, 1985
C.U. Shah Science, School. Gujarat, India
Certificate Of Achievement, HVAC Tech, 2006 - 2008
Northern ROP, Anaheim, California
CERTIFICATION:
EPA Certified Universal
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Bausch & Lomb, Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Temporary assignment)
Quality Control Laboratory Technician, June 2013 - Feb 2014
. Receiving and inspecting inbound materials against engineering
drawings and SOPs following ANSI guidelines and using microscope,
micrometer, height gauge and compactor device.
. Reviewing and auditing device history and updating calibration
reports.
. Scanning documents and uploading reports to computerized quality
control system.
Quemetco, Inc, City of Industry, CA (Temporary assignment)
Quality Control Laboratory Technician, Aug 12 - Oct 2012
. Setting up, adjusting and operating laboratory equipment and
instruments.
. Making chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Prepares and
makes samples for testing.
. Testing materials used in process for content of elements. And testing
at final stage.
. Recording test results on forms and in SAP computer system.
. Identifying where materials require modification to meet standard
product.
. Performing environmental sample analysis such as TCLP and metals and
pH for water samples.
. Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory equipment. Calibrating laboratory
instruments.
The Metropolitan Water District, La Verne, CA (Temporary assignment)
Laboratory Technician, Oct 2011 - April 2012
. Receiving and logging samples in LIMS computer system
. Collecting, washing, drying and sterilizing all glassware and lab
ware.
. Operating glassware washing machine and sterilizing using an autoclave
and oven.
. Delivering clean glassware to lab areas and to storage.
. Making buffer solutions and media for microbiology Lab.
. Assisting with receiving and delivering supply packages.
. Assisting with other related lab prep duties and assisting with
special projects as needed.
James Hardie Building Products, Fontana, CA (Temporary assignment)
Mechanical Lab Technician, Jun 2011 - Aug 201
. Used saws and other tools for preparation of test samples.
. Used precision tools and machines to perform dimensional inspections
and mechanical tests.
. Performed Tensile, Shear, Recess Torque and Hardness testing
. Document mechanical tests and examination results for product
acceptance.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc, Corona, CA (Temporary assignment)
Laboratory Technician, Dec 2010 - April 2011
. Collect, wash, dry and sterilize all glassware and lab ware
. Operated washing and sterilization equipment such as an autoclave.
. Distributed clean and sterile glassware to areas within the laboratory
. Maintained inventory of glassware and glass-washing supplies; order
and replace items as needed.
. Removal and transport of bio hazardous waste from the lab to holding
areas.
. Following GLP, cGMP, FDA, SOP.
B Braun Medical, Irvine, CA (Temporary assignment)
Quality Control Laboratory Technician, May 2010 - Jun 2010
. Obtained and tested environmental samples from compressed air, water
and finish products.
. Microbial testing techniques included dilutions, filtering and
evaluation of plates for microbial growth.
. Recorded data in controlled notebooks, controlled data sheets and
validated spreadsheet.
. Data input into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
McGuff Pharmaceuticals Inc, Santa Ana, CA.
Production Lab/QC Support Technician, Oct 2005 - April 2010
. Obtained water and steam samples from WFI, DI ports for TOC, LAL and
Bioburden, conductivity and environmental monitoring samples from
personnel, air, Surface, clean rooms for testing by Microbiology lab.
. Cleaning and sanitizing lab ware, glassware, serum vials,
manufacturing equipment, clean rooms and filling rooms and
microbiology and chemistry lab.
. Weighing, mixing chemicals for compounding according to batch records.
. Receiving and inspecting raw materials against purchase orders,
recording data in component history and pulling samples according to
CGMP, SOP, ANSI specifications, quarantining raw materials to await
testing.
. Product ID Testing and PH Testing of finished and received products
. Operating filling, labeling, capping machine and In-Line Process
visual inspecting of filling serum vials in light,
Leak testing of vials in vacuum chamber.
. Packing and shipping finish goods for customer via FedEx, UPS.
. Record data in controlled notebooks, on controlled data sheets, and on
validated spreadsheets. Following GLP, cGMP, FDA, SOP.
3M ESPE Dental Products, Irvine, CA (Temporary assignment)
Warehouse Clerk, March. 2005 - May. 2005
Order picking, receiving, shipping and packing.
. Operated standup forklift and pallet jack.
. Used scanner for pulling orders and restocking.
. General warehouse duties
Super 8 Motel, Kingsport, Tennessee
Front desk clerk / night auditor, Jul. 2004 - Jan. 2005
. Taking reservations in person and by phone, receiving and assisting
motel guests.
. Responsible for daily auditing of all cash and credit card
transactions and preparing and submitting computer reports to head
office.