Quality Assurance Control

Joseph Varkey

E-Mail: r7u96e@r.postjobfree.com ~ r7u96e@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: +971-**-******* ~ Phone (R): +91-490-*******

Current Address: P.O. Box No 15937, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E

Permanent Address: Thonakkara House, Chungakkunnu Post, Kottiyoor via, Kannur District-670651, Kerala, India

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Seeking assignments in Microbiology/ Quality Control/ Quality Assurance with an organisation of repute

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Academic Credentials

2004 M.Sc. (Applied Microbiology) from Periyar University Salem, Tamil Nadu, India with 62%

2002 B.Sc. (Microbiology) from University of Calicut, Kerala, India with 67%

1999 12th from Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, India with 55%

1997 10th from Board of Public Examination Kerala, India with 64%

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Executive Summary

 Microbiologist with 5 years of experience in Microbiology Operations and Quality Control/Assurance.

 Currently working with Al Ain National Juice and Refreshment as QC Executive (Microbiology).

 Deft at performing routine assay analysis and monitoring the environment.

 Adept at performing all Microbiological Techniques.

 Expertise at conducting training sessions for plant operators and lab chemists on equipment and processes.

 Possess exceptional team spirit helping in the easy achievement of the organizational & personal goals.

 Knowledge in HACCP of food Industry.

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Areas of Exposure

Microbiology: Monitoring and assessing samples from a range of sources. Using a variety of identification methods to test samples. Tracking the development of specific micro-organisms in the environment. Developing products, such as enzymes, vitamins, hormones, antibiotics and antimicrobials. Managing and overseeing laboratory work.

Quality Control/Assurance: Identifying areas of quality failures and taking corrective steps to rectify the system. Practicing quality standards with key emphasis on improving quality. Handling quality assurance activities, audits, feedback, improvements, etc. Handling customer complaints and quality improvements. Following for proper safety measures while working in the lab.

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Career Contour

Since Nov’06 with Al Ain National Juice and Refreshment (IFFCO Group) Company, Al Ain, UAE

Growth Path:

QC Microbiologist Nov’06-Jun’07

QC Executive (Microbiology) Jul’07- Till date

Accountabilities

 Conducting Microbiological Testing in Lab by International Standard testing Procedure (BAM ,US FDA).

 Performing routine microbiological examination of Tomato Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Sauces & Salad and dressings long with conducting microbiological examination of Juices, Drinks, Milk and flavored Milk.

 Carrying out the hygiene checks for personnel (Swab tests), processing area (Air quality checks), Machines (equipment Swabs), etc.

 Leading the Microbiological Analysis of processing water via Membrane filter tech.

 Maintaining laboratory with Good Laboratory Practice and maintaining equipment with timely calibrated.

 Coordinating with Pest control along with maintaining the Third Party Records.

 Implementing new microbiological techniques along with analyzing/ preparing the case study of the customer complaint samples.

 Extending the support quality assurance function in facility.

Highlights

 Efficiently worked for the Internal Auditor for HACCP, GMP and BRC.

 Proficiently introduced new testing procedure for lactobacillus indentification, Rapid Hygiene monitoring techniques, revised CIP study in facility to eliminate risk of microbial contamination, introduced new technique for identification of coli form bacteria.

 Implemented new SOPs as per BRC version 5 and YUM! International requirements.

 Revised the sampling plan and reduced the sample as required, Developed a system to carryout test in own lab rather than depending third party lab, Supporting activity for new vendor development as second tire supplier in group like pre assessment of sample, verification of documents audits, etc.

 Appreciated by YUM! Global QA Team for maintain QA/QC Standard as per YUM Requirements for their reference audit April 2010.

Jul’05- Oct’06 with Heinz India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India as QA Microbiology Lab Assistant

Accountabilities

 Conducting Microbiological Testing of Tomato ketchup, Tomato paste, Raw Material, Air Hygiene, personal Hygiene, Processing Water, etc.

 Conducting analysis of Shelf life study of Tomato ketchup samples.

 Managing the online process verification and maintaining the records.

Highlights

 Proficiently introduced SOP for sampling frequency for water testing. Created data base for shelf life study of tomato ketchup in glass bottle and sachets, Comparative Data base for Viscosity and HMC & Blotter test in Indian and Chinese tomato paste.

 Awarded Best cricketer in Heinz Bangalore team year 2005 tournament.

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Knowledge Purview

 New Product Developments; Quality Assurance, Quality Control; HACCP – Food Safety System; QMS – ISO & BRC, GMPs, GHK, GLPs; Sanitation & Hygiene Management; Pest Control Management; Conducting Audits & follow-up for CA/PA – Internal & External; Vendor Audits & Development; Trainings Programs; Customer Complaints Handling – Internal / External.

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IT Skills: Knowledge in Computer applications such as MS Office, Internet, E-Mail

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M.Sc. Dissertation

 A Project titled Strain Improvement of Bacillus subtitles for production of Amylase by mutagenesis. Conducted at Vel Biotech Research Institute, Bangalore.

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Membership: Member-Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM) UK - Since 2009

Member-American Society for Microbiology USA –Since 2010

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Trainings Undergone

 ISO 22000:2005- Food Safety Management System - Internal Auditor Training Program. Two Days training Program conducted by SGS Gulf (UAE-DUBAI) on 27-28 Sep-09 at Sharjah.

 Diploma in Quality Assurance training –Hygienic Processing and Packaging a four days training program carried out by Tetrapak Arabia on 14th to 17th Feb 2010 at Al Ain.

 Hygienic Process and packing –Laboratory Course, five days training conducted by Tetra pack-Arabia-at Al Ain, UAE on 21st -25th October, 2007.

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Passport No.: F0602376 (Date of Expiry-08/09/2014)

Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil

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