Kuldeep Kaur Brar ** Franca Crescent, Etobicoke Ontario
Email: *************@*****.***
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/kuldeep-kaur-brar-086b651bb Career Objectives:
A position in Food safety as a Quality Assurance Laboratory technician, Chemistry lecturer and Head of Science Department, where my experience in food industry, Sanitation and pre-operational practices, teaching, laboratory skills, analytical skills, organizational and time-management skills, strong work ethics will contribute to your high-quality standards and advanced workplace safety. Summary of Skills:
• Experience in chemistry and food labs with practical knowledge of standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of writing a SOP for manufacturing, sanitation, pre- operational and environmental sampling.
• Skilled in using pipetting handling, preparing dilutions, chromatographic and aseptic techniques and testing the food samples.
• Capable of maintaining and recording instrument calibrations such as PH meter, spectrophotometer, MP-AES, HPLC, GC etc.
• Can work with various laboratory and industrial equipment such as weighing balance, drying oven, incubator, and analytical balance.
• Effective communication skills, ability to read, write and audit log books and lab reports correctively as well as effectively.
• Ability to maintain workplace safety and experience in making NCR and deviation reports including deviation procedures followed to immediate corrective actions and root causes.
• Good sense of conducting laboratory analysis by following aseptic techniques.
• Conduct or assist in air, water and soil quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring and protection activities, and development of and compliance with standards.
• Measure quality characteristics which are critical to customers, define improvement projects to satisfy customer requirements and reduce variability using six sigma process improvement techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills, management skills, effective interpersonal skills and a team player.
Work Experience:
QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (Jul. 2019- Sep.2020) Nestle, Food Company (INDIA)
• Communicated laboratory results to production in a timely manner to ensure a quality product.
• Supported the plant formulation system by delivering up-to-date batch formulations, integrated formula modifications with new packaging/promotions, and implemented least- cost formulation process.
• Planned, set up and undertook controlled experiments and trials.
• Maintained and operated all laboratory equipment including troubleshooting and calibrating.
• Created SOPs for the manufacturing processes.
• Maintained a sanitized and aseptic environment in the experiments to minimize cross- contamination.
• Maintained good team communication and worked as a Team leader (Quality Assurance technologist).
• Worked in accordance with GMP and HACCP
CHEMISTRY LECTURER AND SCIENCE H.O.D (Jul. 2015- Jul.2018) Central Board of Secondary Education (INDIA)
• Organized seminars and co-curricular activities for the overall growth of children.
• Utilized a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods, such as audio-visuals, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, and independent or group projects which assist students in attaining performance objectives of the course.
• Conducted laboratory tests according to equipment specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Trained students on lab safety and ensured all experiments are carried out responsibly.
• Developed new laboratory procedures or enhancements to improve test quality and productivity.
• Performed various administration functions, which included updating student records and keeping track of lab supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Attended staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing education programs.
SECURITY OFFICER ( Dec. 2021- Present)
Securitas Company, Canada
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
• Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations MAIL SORTER (May 2021 - Nov. 2021)
Purolator, Etobicoke, Canada
• Checked information such as addresses and postal codes to ensure that they are correctly placed.
• Received and checked outgoing mail in order to determine destinations.
• Operated scanning equipment to ensure updates on digital databases.
• Performed recordkeeping activities in order to ensure that proper incoming and outgoing mail records are maintained.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ( Jun. 2021-Sep. 2021)
Voyant beauty warehouse, Etobicoke, Canada
• Checked capping for good torque and proper closure on bottles as they proceed along the line.
• Used personal protective equipment (PPE) as communicated and required.
• Built positive relationships with Production Supervisor or delegates such as Line Technicians or other relevant staff.
• Ensured that manufactured product meets customer specifications. Education:
Chemical laboratory Analysis (Post Graduate Diploma)
(2020-2022)
Lambton College, Toronto, Ontario
Master of Science (Chemistry)
(2013-2015)
Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, India
Bachelor of Education (2012 -2013)
Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, India
Bachelor of Science
(2009-2012)
Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, India
Certification and Training:
• Worker Health and Safety Certificate by Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
• Appreciation Certificate by SOF National Science Olympiad - Credential ID: 22254
• Appreciation Certificate by 19th SOF National Science Olympiad- Credential ID: 21855
• First Aid and CPR (Training and certificate)
• ISO certified HACCP and GMP training
• Quality Assurance/Control, Food Safety, Sanitation practices.
• Sanitation and pre-operational training and experience