VIDYA SAMPATH
** ******** *****, # ***, ***********, ON M1E 4S8
647-***-**** **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Manager, Bioanalytical Validation and Methods Development where my lab skills, technical knowledge and communication abilities will contribute to a successful operation of an industrial lab.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
●Strong communication skills and an ability to work well individually or as a part of a team in a diverse environment
●Data recording, performing calculations, statistical result interpretation and technical report writing skills
●Theoretical knowledge of regulations and standards for the food and pharmaceutical industries, including GMPs and HACCP
●Ability to perform microbial isolation, enumeration and identification from raw materials and finished products.
●Ability to perform Bacteriological testings like total counts, testing for pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas spp., Salmonella spp., Sterility Test like Membrane Filtration Technique.
●Ability to perform Preservative Effectiveness Test [PET] and Preservative Challenge Test [PCT]
●Ability to demonstrate microbial limit testings like Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
[MIC] and Minimal Bactericidal Concentration [MBC].
●Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as strong research and record keeping skills
EDUCATION
Biotechnology Technologist – Industrial Microbiology Diploma 2010 – present
Centennial College, Scarborough, ON
Masters in Biochemistry June 1992
Bharathidasan University, India
Bachelors in Chemistry June 1990
Bharathidasan University, India
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Head of the Biochemistry Department Dec. 2005 – Feb. 2010
Quest Laboratories Pte., Ltd. Singapore
• Well trained in Biochemistry Auto analysers such as Bayer’s 1650, 1800, Centaur and directly reported to Technical Manager.
• Quality control officer, answerable to my Quality Control Manager (QM). Handled various QC program in accordance with Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (RCPA)
• Trained all staffs in my department and to grade them in accordance to their performance index and reportable to my Laboratory Manager.
• Part of the internal auditing team, and had performed internal audits in my company.
• Documented the Standard Operating Procedures and the Working Instructions to be followed at workplace.
Deputy Lab Manager/Head of Biochemistry Depart. July 2004 – Nov. 2005
Gribbles Pathology, Singapore
• Trained in Biochemistry Auto analysers such as Bayer’s 1650, Centaur, ELISA techniques and directly reported to General Manager.
• Quality control officer, handled various QC program in accordance with RCPA
• Trained all staffs in my department and to grade them in accordance to their performance index and reportable to my Laboratory Manager.
Senior Medical Technologist Jun. 1999 – Jul. 2004
Quest Laboratories Pte., Ltd. Singapore
● Incharge of Satellite Laboratory
● Performed various laboratory tests in Biochemistry, Hematology and Serology.
● Performed quality controls and Instrument Maintenances.
● Duties included telephone communications with doctors and patients.
● Gained strong teamwork, time management, prioritization and communication skills
References Available Upon Request