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Sunil Pandey

Sunil Pandey

Herriman,UT

Summary

Enthusiastic, adaptive, curious person with a broad interest in microbiology. Experience in GMP production, process development, scale-up, validation, customer service and improvements to commercial GMP processes; skilled in resolving complex issues where analysis of situations and data requires an in-depth analysis of process data gained from multiple sources. I particularly enjoy new skills and solving new challenges.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterilization Validation Coordinator

Sterigenics
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained sterilization validation plans; executed studies in compliance with ISO 11135
  • Drafted, reviewed, and maintained validation protocols and reports
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Monitored industry regulations, recommended process improvements based on insights
  • Investigated sterilization non-conformities; proposed CAPAs
  • Conducted training on sterilization validation standards and processes
  • Ensured regular calibration and maintenance of sterilization equipment like data loggers programmer(iPBX) and reader (PBC TH-28), Opulus
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Participated in internal/external audits and responded to regulatory inspections
  • Analyzed validation data using statistical techniques to assess process capabilities
  • Provided technical support and consultations to clients on sterilization processes.

Teaching and Research Assistant

George Mason University
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for teaching and instructing students in the microbiology lab (BIO301)
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Consistently providing feedback on assignments, lab manual Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials, aimed at delivering undergraduate-level subjects
  • Engaged in professional development and regularly update subject-related knowledge base.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.

LabExposure

  • Experience in Performing media and solution preparation, maintain cell lines,
  • Experience in cellular based assays while utilizing aseptic techniques
  • Experience in molecular techniques like qPCR, Western blot,
  • Experience in PCR, DNA, RNA extraction, Gel Electrophoresis.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Northern Virginia Community College
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Delivering lectures in the classroom, facilitating discussions, and leading hands-on laboratory activities to support student learning and understanding of biological concepts
  • Lab Preparation and Safety: Developing and preparing laboratory activities and materials, ensuring that the laboratory environment is safe and secure, and enforcing laboratory safety protocols and procedures
  • Curriculum Development: Developing and updating course materials, syllabi, and assessments to ensure alignment with course goals and objectives
  • Collaboration: Collaborating with other faculty members, department chairs, and administrators to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment.
  • Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
  • Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to personnel.
  • Used technological equipment to enhance the process of students' learning.
  • Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  • Taken part in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Trinity Washington University
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Consistently provide feedback on assignments, lab manual
  • Teach and supervise laboratory exercises associate with topics cover in class
  • Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service
  • Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate curriculum
  • Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.
  • Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
  • Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to personnel.
  • Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Quality Control Specialist/Inspector

Becton Dickinson
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Responsible for providing knowledgeable representation during laboratory audits and reviewing data procedures, controls, and final reports for completion and accuracy, and monitoring reagents and materials to avoid testing delays
  • EO sterilization cycle revision, BI testing after sterilization
  • Studying the factors that affect the EO sterilization: Gas, temperature, humidity, and time
  • Help in validation and requalification
  • bio-burden, support routine quality control testing of medical devices, including bio-burden testing, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, biological indicator testing, enumeration, and environmental monitoring
  • Ensured customer complaints are reviewed, evaluated, investigated, documented, and closed in a timely manner to ensure compliance with all applicable global regulatory requirements
  • Monitored field quality and analyzed field returns to determine the root cause
  • Performed analytical measurements and experiments to qualify or resolve product and process issues
  • Participated in Product Review Boards
  • Identify non-conformance trends and develop technical investigation plans
  • Investigated and analyzed customer/internal complaints
  • Generated internal quality documentation such as quality plans, standard operating procedures, and inspection procedures
  • Ensured QA, FDA, and ISO compliance.
  • Inspected finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.

Quality Control Microbiologist

Analytical Resource Laboratories
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Performed pathogen testing on behalf of both manufacturing industry clients and individual clients, including microbiological tests on raw and finished materials and pathogen testing on E. Coli, P. Aeuroginosa, Salmonella, Listeria, S. Aureus.
  • Ensured compliance with EPA and USP in performing and analyzing total plate count, aerobic plate count, anaerobic plate count, combined yeast and mold plate, responsible for PCR, DNA, RNA extraction, Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis
  • Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
  • Onsite and outside microbiological water testing
  • Determining the reason of deviations, nonconformances, OOS, and CAPA investigations.
  • Make sure the LIMS records for non-conformances, deviations, customer complaints, OOS, reworks, and CAPAs are accurate.
  • Routine examination of batch data, QC findings, and records of environmental monitoring.
  • SOP and test method-related document change requests (DCRs) are examined and approved.
  • Assist with QA on-the-ground by inspecting the samples that arrived in the lab and QA following the test.
  • Take part in internal and external audits, publish reports, and follow up to complete any corrective measures.
  • Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.

Lab Assistant

Kathmandu Model Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships between organisms and their environment; encouraged cooperative management strategies, interpreted research findings, and summarized data into reports
  • Worked with several teams on microbiology and biochemistry department research and examined specimens of bodily fluids for microorganisms, as well as analyzed fluid samples to determine how patients are reacting to treatments.
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.

Education

Ph.D. - Bioscience

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
09.2024

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology

Nobel College, Pokhara University
Kathmandu, Nepal
11.2016

Skills

  • PCR, Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, Team Building & Training,
  • USP methods , , and , Testing & Training Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Project Management
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Data Entry
  • Medical Terminology
  • Writing Requirements
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Medical Billing
  • Customer Service
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Assistance
  • MS Office
  • Process & Continuous Improvement Process Design & Scale Up,Strong Thinking/Problem Solving, OOS Investigation & CAPA, Technical issues
  • Database Management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Data Management Familiarity
  • Process Improvement
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Report Preparation
  • Data Verification
  • Strategic Planning
  • Corrective Actions

Accomplishments


Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant Award—George Mason University-2020

Graduate Teaching & research Assistant Award — Eastern Illinois University2018

William Travel Grant Award — Eastern Illinois University-.2017

Undergraduate Research Award — Nobel College, Pokhara University-2014

Summer SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP—George Mason University-2021

ASM Future Leaders Mentoring Fellowship—American Society for Microbiology-2022

Languages

English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working

Additional Information

Publications:

  • Pandey, S., Lo, A. L., & Shrestha, R. B. (2015). Intestinal parasitic infections among school children of Northern Kathmandu, Nepal. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 5, S89-S92.
  • Gurung, B., Pandey, S., Shah, D. K., Mandal, M. K., Bhatta, B., Timalsina, B., ... & Ahmad, T. (2016). Antibiogram pattern of Salmonella in blood samples of enteric fever patients at Lalitpur, Nepal. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease 2017; (1): 22-25.
  • Pandey, S., Lamichhane, A., Byanjankar, A., Kharel, A., Rai, C., Lekhak, S. P., & Karki, M. (2017). Direct detection of rpoB and katG gene mutations of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in clinical samples. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 7(8), 698-701.
  • Bhattarai, A., Bhattarai, B., & Pandey, S. (2015). Variation of soil microbial population in different soil horizons. J Microbiol Exp, 2(2), 00044.

Poster Presentations:

  • Pandey, S., Hung, Kai. (2019, June). Detection of Beta-lactam antibiotic Resistant Gene in Wastewater. ASM Microbe 2019, Moscone Center California.
  • Pandey, S. (2017, August). Intraspecies Diversity of E. coli from Urban and Rural Creeks in Coles County, IL. Poster presentation in Indiana Branch American Society for Microbiology, Indiana, IL.

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Sterilization Validation Coordinator

Sterigenics
06.2023 - Current

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Northern Virginia Community College
01.2023 - 04.2023

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Trinity Washington University
08.2022 - 12.2022

Teaching and Research Assistant

George Mason University
08.2020 - 06.2023

Quality Control Specialist/Inspector

Becton Dickinson
01.2020 - 08.2020

Quality Control Microbiologist

Analytical Resource Laboratories
06.2018 - 12.2019

Lab Assistant

Kathmandu Model Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2015

Ph.D. - Bioscience

George Mason University

Master of Science - Biological Sciences

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology

Nobel College, Pokhara University
Sunil Pandey