Gayatri Ramchandani
Perrysburg
Summary
Quality-focused laboratory professional with ISO/IEC 17025 experience in environmental monitoring, testing, and compliance. Passionate about ensuring product safety and quality, with a strong ability to tackle complex problems and support continuous improvement. Seeking to contribute to food safety and quality systems in a manufacturing setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician(Hybrid Microbiologist/Chemist
Green Analytics Labs
10.2024 - Current
- Perform chemical and microbiological testing under ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory standards, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
- Execute comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP) for both internal laboratory operations and external client facilities to assess microbial contamination risks.
- Collect and analyze environmental samples (surface swabs, air, water, and contact points) to detect indicator organisms and pathogens, supporting sanitation verification.
- Evaluate environmental data to identify contamination trends, potential harborage sites, and areas requiring corrective action using a risk-based approach.
- Analyze diverse product matrices using advanced instrumentation including HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, qPCR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and automated colony counters.
- Perform sample preparation, extraction, and analysis following validated methods, SOPs, and strict chain-of-custody procedures.
- Support quality assurance activities including method validation, instrument calibration, performance checks, and documentation control.
- Maintain audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping in LIMS (QBench) and adherence to quality management system requirements.
- Identify deviations and contribute to corrective actions to maintain process integrity and reliable results.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
- Prepare calibration standards and Certified Reference Materials for trace-level detection.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to meet tight turnaround timelines while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
- Train and support new personnel on laboratory procedures, safety practices, and quality protocols.
- Manage sample intake and accessioning, verifying documentation, labeling, and chain-of-custody to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Coordinate prioritization and workflow of incoming samples to meet turnaround timelines while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintain organized inventory of samples, reagents, and materials, ensuring proper storage conditions and stock rotation.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to prevent workflow disruptions.
- Control disposition of samples including storage, retention, and disposal according to regulatory and quality requirements.
Quality Control Technician
Pinnacle Agritech
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted in maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory and field activities to support compliance with company quality standards.
- Performed routine quality checks and inspections on products and materials under supervision.
- Supported internal quality audits by organizing documentation and verifying adherence to procedures.
- Assisted with basic testing and data collection to evaluate product quality and process consistency.
- Maintained accurate records of test results and quality activities to ensure traceability.
- Supported laboratory certification and compliance activities through documentation preparation and housekeeping.
- Followed safety guidelines and good laboratory practices to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Education
BS - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2024
Skills
- ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Systems
- Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP)
- Microbial Testing & Environmental Sampling
- HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, qPCR
- Sample Preparation & Method Execution
- Instrument Calibration & Preventive Maintenance
- SOP Compliance & Documentation Control
- Audit Support & Corrective Actions (CAPA)
- Data Integrity & Traceability
- LIMS (QBench) & Microsoft Office
- Sample Intake & Chain-of-Custody
- Inventory & Materials Management
Research Experience
University of Toledo
Dr.Tomer (research lab)
- Supported daily laboratory operations by preparing samples and conducting preliminary analyses for research on sperm dynamics.
- Assisted with the calibration and maintenance of lab equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements.
- Contributed to data entry and generated detailed reports using LEICA and internal systems. Key findings included: Quantified sperm head-neck angle changes during swimming under various stimuli, revealing that DBC tubulin acetylation levels significantly influence sperm movement coordination.
- Identified that the dynamic basal complex (DBC) acts as a mechanical controller, impacting sperm head-kinking and tail-beating patterns, with implications for improving andrology diagnostics and treatments for centriole-related infertility in bulls.
- Adhered to safety protocols and standard operating procedures to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
University of Toledo
Dr. Diakonova research lab
- Investigated the active role of adipocytes in tumourigenesis, proposing that beyond passive energy storage, adipocytes contribute to the growth of invasive breast cancer cells.
- Designed and executed co-culture experiments employing a transwell assay to quantify directed migration of cancer cells towards adipocytes.
- Through meticulous analysis of migration rates, revealed potential chemostatic influences of adipocytes on breast cancer cells.
- This research contributes to the understanding of the dynamic interplay between adipocytes and cancer, with implications for therapeutic strategies in breast cancer treatment.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician(Hybrid Microbiologist/Chemist
Green Analytics Labs
10.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Pinnacle Agritech
10.2017 - 11.2018
BS - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
University of Toledo