Priyal Patel
Hoffman Estates,ILLINOIS
Summary
Results-driven professional with over four years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, specializing in Microbiology Laboratory Operations. Expertise in validation and testing of samples according to USP and regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Recognized for exceptional communication, meticulous attention to detail, and effective time management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Officer Microbiologist
Amanta Healthcare LTD
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Preparation of the Microbiology Laboratory for internal and external audits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Review of qualification protocols and report for aseptic manufacturing environment like Air handling units, Autoclave load cycle and media fills.
- Ensure annual maintenance contact renewal (if any), calibration of laboratory.
- Prepare risk assessment in for various processes in microbiology department.
- Ensure 100% training of subordinates in microbiology department as per the job requirement.
- Ensure timely sampling, analysis and release of water samples.
- Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
- Suitability testing of incoming raw materials and finished products.
- Supervising autoclave cycles and glassware washing and testing as per requirement. Validation of prepared media plates and broth.
- Coordination of Instrument Preventive Maintenance and Calibration activities.
- Conducted purified water sampling and micro count testing per USP, EP.
- Performed growth promotion to ensure quality of purchased and in-house media.
- Performed bacterial endotoxin test, lysate sensitivity.
- Comply with laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP), cGMP, safety and FDA environment requirements.
- Perform investigation into out of specification or limits occurrences either in the lab or environmental monitoring provide CAPAs where needed.
- Performed Supervisor’s duties to cover short absence.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency across departments.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
A. N. Patel Post Graduate Institute of Science & Research
Anand, India 07.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
India 01.2011 - 03.2015
Skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle an ever changing, fast paced critical work environment
- Strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft programs like Outlook, Word, Excel
- Bioanalytical instrument calibration and maintenance
- Working knowledge of cGMP, cGLP and USP requirements applicable to laboratory environment including method development and validation
- Working knowledge of current GMP and related regulatory health authority guidance as they relate to the pharmaceuticals industry
- Excellent interpersonal and communication, strong commitment to perform excellence and great team player
Timeline
Officer Microbiologist
Amanta Healthcare LTD
04.2019 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Microbiology
A. N. Patel Post Graduate Institute of Science & Research
07.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
01.2011 - 03.2015