DIVYA PATEL6969 Bayers Road, Apt 1011, HalifaxPhone: 647-629-0490 divya.qc.micro@gmail.com

PROFILE • 3 year of experience as quality control microbiologist.

• Master of Science in Microbiology

• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of microbiological techniques

• Experience in analytical, production and microbiology lab

• Quick learner, reliable and creative with strong analytical skills

• Knowledge of WHMIS, MSDS and GMP, HACCP

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet Explorer

• Highly motivated and committed to delivering top quality testing and analysis

• Ability to work well in diverse environment, hardworking, organized and punctual

• Recognized to work overtime/odd shifts to complete client orders in a timely manner

EMPLOYMENT HISTORYSandwich Artist (p/t) April 2016- presentSubway, Halifax

• Prepare food and maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Packager/Assembler

Starplex Scientific.Inc, Ontario Oct-2015 – Jan 2016

• Labeled and packing tablets and liquid syrup

• Reported any problems or deviations in packaging procedures

• Prepared associated packaging documentation according to provided SOPs.

Microbiologist Swiss Parenteral Pvt Ltd (India) Sep 2013 – July 2015Microbiologist Mercury Labs. Ltd (India) Sep 2011 – Nov 2012

• Quantified bulk sample by bioburden or microbial limit test

• Identified pathogen of water e.g. E.Coli ,S.Aureus, Pseudomonas.aeruginosa and Salmonella.Spp.

• Validated bacterial endotoxin test by gel clot method, label claim verification of endotoxin, lysate sensitivity test.

• Analyzed raw water, D.M. water, Purified water, W.F.I. Water.

• Validated and calibrated of instrument e.g. Autoclave, Dry Heat Sterilizer, BOD Incubator, Zone Reader, Colony Counter, Heating Bock, Micro Pipette, PH Meter, Weighing Balance and Laminar Air Flow.

• Collected microbial samples from the compressed air system, surfaces and ambient air throughout the manufacturing facilities.

• Prepared microbial culture, media and reagent.

• Disinfectant efficacy test of chemical disinfectant.

• Evaluated sterile area by Gowning qualification and Personal Monitoring, Finger dab test and Swab test.

INSTUMENTATION & EQUIPMENT SKILLS• Laminar Air Flow • Colony Counter• Air Sampler • Heating Block• Autoclave • Karl Fischer• BOD Incubator • Centrifuge • Zone reader • Ultraviolet meter• Microscope • Micro Pipette• Leak Test Apparatus • PH meter • Dry Heat Sterilizer • Weighing Balance

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Microbiology, India 2009

Master of Science in Microbiology , India 2011

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST