Microbiology Department Head

• Sep 2020 - Present

Microbiologist

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2020

QC Executive

• May 2011 - Jun 2014

Worked in Sandoz as a QC Executive in Microbiology,Quality Control Department. During this period main tasks were: • Analyzed microbial count and survey of pathogens in all types of non-sterile products with documentation review • Identified microorganisms for maintenance of standard strains in laboratory • Performed testing of purified water and drinking water • Conducted Environmental monitoring of manufacturing area, personnel & equipment in manufacturing. • Prepared and sterilized media and conducted its growth promotion testing regularly • Submitted and timely released reports of Environmental monitoring and water by ensuring error free analytical documentation to QA Department • Accomplished Autoclave Validation, MLT method validation successfully • Prepared and presented for all types of lab audits,also demonstrated water testing to USFDA auditors • Supported and improved quality system in Lab as per cGLP • Reported results and trends on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to the Plant manager and QA Director as required by the Quality Management System • Trained and successfully worked in market complaint department in Austria Sandoz (Europe) during the period of November 2012 to October 2013 as a Quality Assurance specialist • Investigated all type of complains with documentations and conducted trend analysis to track them Show less

QA Expert (Worked on Market Complaint)

• Dec 2012 - Oct 2013

Trained and successfully worked in market complaint department at Bio-pharmaceutical Business unit of Sandoz Pharmaceuticals in Austria(Europe) for period of one year as a Quality Assurance specialist. Investigated all type of complains with documentations and conducted trend analysis to track them. Main tasks during the period of an International Assignment were: 1) Investigation of complaints 2) Correspondence with the complaints(Worldwide) 3) Correspondence with 3rd party manufactures 4) Regular reporting of complaints Show less

Microbiologist

• Feb 2009 - May 2011

All microbiological Analysis and routine activities in QC Microbiological Lab. Main Job Responsibilities during this period were: • Analyzed microbiological testing of in-process, finished products, cleaning validation samples and stability samples. • Evaluated analysis of microbial count and survey of pathogens in purified & potable water. • Accomplished water validation of purified water plant system. • Conducted Environmental monitoring of manufacturing area. • Prepared and sterilized culture media and supervised laboratory reagents. • Accountable for all lab audits preparations and presentations. • Prepared and reviewed of SOPs as per requirement. Show less

QC Chemist

• Aug 2007 - Feb 2009

Chemical Analysis in QC of Pharmaceutical Industry. Main Tasks were: • Accomplished chemical tests for raw material, in-process, finished products. • Calibrated instruments on monthly and weekly bases such as Spectro -photometer, pH meter, Analytical Balance. • Conducted testing of Purified and potable water Chemically as well as Microbiological. • Performed vitamin assays by cup plate method. Chemical Analysis in QC of Pharmaceutical Industry. Main Tasks were: • Accomplished chemical tests for raw material, in-process, finished products. • Calibrated instruments on monthly and weekly bases such as Spectro -photometer, pH meter, Analytical Balance. • Conducted testing of Purified and potable water Chemically as well as Microbiological. • Performed vitamin assays by cup plate method.