Highlights:Dedicated Microbiologist with 6+ years of experience in analytical testing with innovative microbiological solutions. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing laboratory operations, and conducting quality control to ensure compliance with industry standards. Seeking a challenging role where I can utilize my expertise to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and drive impactful outcomes.

Skills:Analysis, Conscientiousness, Good Documentation Practices, Ensuring Compliance, Good Laboratory Practice, Laboratory Information Management System, Laboratory Management, Microbiology Testing, Quality Management System, Regulatory Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Time Management

Goal:Long Term Goal: In five years, I want to become a Expert in Food microbiology with practical experience leading a cross functional teams. The world is adapting to advanced tools and systems for the food safety, and I look to grow into a senior role in the field. Short Term goal: In the short term, one of my professional goals is to continue improving my Microbiology skills. I am passionate about learning new skill and gaining knowledge on advanced techniques in the filed of Food Microbiology would help me reach this goal.

Membership:Member of Association of Microbiologists, India (AMI)

Certification:Certified on ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Certified on HACCP and its implementation with food industries

Honor:Scholarship from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, India

Microbiology Specialist 11/2020 - current
United Integrated Laboratories, LLC, Muscat, Oman
Industry: Food Testing Services
Senior Microbiology Specialist
Specialist in assessment of microbiological quality of food, feed, water, cosmetics, and ready to eat foods and multi-residue pesticides by LC MS MS and GC MS MS in fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, legumes using QuECheRS as per ISO/IEC - 17025 : 2015 guidelines. • Part of a team in the establishment of a functional food analysis laboratory as per the strict guidelines of ISO/IEC : 17025 : 2017 for the regulatory compliance. • Role specific to manage Microbiology laboratory and support equipment E.g., Autoclaves, • Biosafety cabinets, laminar Air flow, Incubators etc., and consumable including glassware, media and oversee overall laboratory functions. • Integrating Quality Management Systems, documentation (GDP) , regulatory standards, and procedures (GLP) as per ISO/IEC : 17025-2017 and LIMS management. • Validated and implemented RT-PCR for the detection of GMO in Food and food products including spices and cereals, Fruits and vegetable products, and Cosmetics. • Standardized the methods for the precise and robust identification of Pork/Porcine derivatives in cosmetics. • Food products including spices, meat and meat products, and Cosmetics by RT-PCR • Conscientious to read, analyze and interpret scientific methods and data, writing reports, training procedures and SOPs.--
Scientist- Food Microbiology 04/2018 - 10/2020
Vimta Labs LTD, Hyderabad, Telangana India
Industry: Food Testing Services
Scientist Food Microbiology
Expert with analytical experience in the field of biological testing laboratories of food industry across a functional platform based on ISO/IEC : 17025 : 2017 guidelines. • Quality control check by environmental monitoring including Biosafety cabinets, Surface monitoring, Work areas, Personal monitoring, Temperature, and humidity monitoring of • Microbiology laboratory • Organized the Microbiology laboratory session by preparing cultures, media, solutions, and sterilizing equipment. • Quality control of microbiological media by aseptic preparation, sterilization, and verification • Growth promotion test, GPT and verification of critical consumables • Effectively maintained microbiological stock cultures and storage and maintenance of reference stocks, working stocks and daily culture usage • Performed and documented microbiological analysis and reporting of food, feed, water, and agricultural products targeting the pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria, Vibrio, E. coli, E. coli • O157, Coliforms, Clostridia, Enterobacteriaceae as per IS, ISO, BAM, APHA and AOAC standards. • Used sophisticated lab equipments' including VIDAS, RT-PCR for the rapid identification of pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria, Shiga toxin producing E. coli. • Maintained accuracy and compliance in several research and development activities for product development, antimicrobial efficacy test and Shelf-life studies. • Ensured accuracy in the review of laboratory records, and preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols as well as good documentation practices (GDP) • Conducted microbiological tests for the determining the efficiency of customized water purifiers using antimicrobial efficacy test (AET) • Facilitated a project for the detection of Pathogenic microbes including sulphite reducing bacteria •SRB, clostridia in industrial sewage sludge samples. • Provided technical support for antimicrobial efficacy test of hand sanitizers and cosmetic samples. • Performed microbiological assay for the detection of viruses including MS2 phage in water using bacteriophage assay. • Ensured accuracy in the analysis for the detection of critical pathogens including viable Legionella in engineered water systems. • Monitored the microbiological study on the association between water quality and phytoplankton community in marine water environment and prepared the detailed report of the results.--
Research Associate 08/2017 - 04/2018
ICRISAT, Hyderabad, Telangana India
Industry: Research and Development
Research Associate-1
Provided technical support on the India - South Africa Joint S&T Research Collaboration project titled Nutritional and nutraceutical properties of cereal and legume-based traditional foods from India and South Africa and their role in addressing malnutrition, hidden hunger and chronic non - communicable diseases. • Conducted assays by collecting and generating a database of indigenous sorghum, millet and legume-based food products in India claimed for their nutraceutical/health benefits. • Performed the profiling of different varieties of millets used in the preparation of indigenous food products. • Studied on the respective preparation methods of the traditional foods for their nutraceutical, nutritional and functional food properties. • Oversaw the standardization of prebiotic properties and probiotic characteristics in the indigenous food products. • Experienced and skills gained on probiotic, nutritional and nutraceutical profiling of traditional varieties of millets, sorghum, legumes, and other crop variety foods. • Performed experiments on nutritional parameters include starch digestibility study (SDS, RDS) , protein quality amino-acid profiling and digestibility assay, micronutrients of several traditional millet based fermented foods. • Worked on the study of bioactive properties and antioxidant profiling of several traditional millet based fermented foods. • Handled sophisticated lab instruments including HPLC, LCMS for protein and bioactive peptide profiling of millet based fermented foods. • Maintained and organized an infographic database on the different kinds of traditional foods consumed in different parts of India for their nutraceutical, nutritional and functional properties.--
Senior Research Fellow 04/2015 - 02/2017
University Of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka India
Industry: Research and Development
Senior Research Fellow
Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications. • Oversaw studies, documented data, and extrapolated results. • Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research. • Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence. • Presented talks at various international conferences, speaking about research topics of interest and related subjects. • Won research grants and completed research studies funded by Government groups. • Supported and supervised students in research programs from brainstorming areas for potential research through publishing papers on completed project--

University Of Mysore 06/2006 - 04/2009
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Microbiology, Biochemistry & Biotechnology
• Member of Association of Microbiologists, India (AMI) • Completed Research Project on the process of Waste-water Treatment Plant in Mysore region, Mysore, Karnataka, India. • Completed Research Project on process of sample analysis in Microbiology Department in JSS medical college and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India. • Participated in several National Seminars and presentations.

Microbiology Specialist Microbiology Testing, Laboratory Management, Quality Management System, ISO 17025: 2017