SHILPA PATEL, B.Pharm
Markham, Ontario. Tel: 905-***-**** E-mail: **************@*****.**
Career Objective:
Pursuing a challenging position that matches my skills and enhances the experience which requires excellent dispensing, pharmaceutical and problem solving skills, wherein, my experience can be effectively utilized to contribute towards the growth and profitability in the reputed organization to build up a good career and establish myself in a respective profession.
Professional Experience:
A Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate with extensive 5 years experience as a Quality Assurance Chemist in mostly all area of Pharmaceutical Company engaged in manufacturing of Oral Liquids, External preparations, Tablets & Capsules. Having strong knowledge of SOPs, WHO-GMP & ISO standards.
Acron Pharmaceuticals, Ahmedabad, India March’99 – August’04
(WHO-GMP certified & bearing ISO-9001 2000 certified)
Quality Assurance Chemist
Participated in QA compliance initiatives including writing; review and revision of SOPs, MFC, etc., also involved in reconcile Batch Documents or verification of BMR.
Ensured that all process improvements activities are in compliance with GMPs, GLP, all regulatory requirements and established safety standards, also Quality exposure to ISO 9001 -2000 processes and systems.
Conducted and assessed sampling aseptically using moderate effort.
Performed QIR (Quality Investigation Reports) on-line.
Recorded & maintained all data in computerized tracking systems.
Completed documentation accurately as required and report any deviations.
Routine and random audit of manufacturing facilities and documentation as a part of self-inspection programmer.
Issued Change Control Forms to revise master documents for audit or compliance requirements as needed.
Performed documenting in-process checks during all pharmaceutical formulations.
Provided QA support to other departments to resolve difficulties or as required and Facilitate communication with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Research and Development, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Planning & Logistics, Technical Operations, as well as Packaging, Sales, Marketing, Shipping department personnel.
Resolved investigations, product complaint and quality issues, making corrective action recommendations, as required.
Assisted in training staff in the correct use of equipment and in safety procedures.
Suggested continuous improvements (Operational Excellence) for increased productivity, safety cleanliness and compliance.
Technical Expertise:
Expertise in pertinent SOPs, GMP/cGMP, and related compliance legislation.
Ensure product Quality and Productivity Targets are established and met.
Adhere to Health & Safety procedures or regulations.
Excellent communication skills: verbal and written both.
Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude and motivation to produce consistently high quality work.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Computer Literacy:
Computer Fundamentals
Operating Systems like MS-DOS, MS-Windows, MS-Office (Word/Excel /Access / PowerPoint)
Programming Techniques (ERP) & Outlook
Internet Essentials & Internet Browsing
Education Qualification:
University graduate (Bachelor of Pharmacy) - 1999
College graduate (Diploma in Pharmacy) - 1995
I have passed PEBC (The Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada) MCQ Part-I and OSCE Part-II Qualifying Examination - 2009
I have also secured 7 Bands in IELTS English Exam from Conestoga Ontario Canada - 2010
Training / Seminars:
I have given seminar on “Pharmaceutical lubricants”
I have taken 3 months full-time training at Food & Drugs Laboratory, Baroda, India. During this training I have worked in various divisions like Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology, etc
I have given training on “Various body systems”
Reference: Available upon request