Shania Snehal
Lautoka,Fiji
Summary
Accomplished under-graduate professional from USP. Ability to design and implement experiments in accordance with IAS. Initiate new opportunities of applied research with view to bringing value adding with existing. Conducted microbial research – Vatukoula Gold Mine. Above average communication skills with ability to adapt to changing environment. Organized Microbiologist with 2 years of Microbial research and 1 year of professional QC Microbiologist experience. Sound knowledge of laboratory tests and microbiological analysis. Adept and successful in writing grant proposals. Strengths include bacteria, fungi studies, detection, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility, Bioremediation and microorganism classification. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiologist
Douglas Pharmaceuticals Fiji
11.2022 - Current
- Ensure testing of raw materials, stability samples, raw material evaluation samples & finished products are done on schedule
- Maintenance & reconstitution of microbial laboratory cultures as per DPFL SOP
- Monitoring & review of environmental and hygiene tests of production and site
- Advise Facility/Production/Maintenance/QA of any anomalies in test results
- Ensuring all micro lab equipment’s are calibrated & validated as per GMP & in compliance to Douglas SOPs
- Monitoring of Purified Water/ site water trends
- Ensuring microbiological medias preparation & growth promotion is carried out routinely
- Certified in Desertfire implementation for Process Picture Maps to aid Operator’s as memory joggers for better quality and time efficiency in packing of products.
Production Chemist
Douglas Pharmaceuticals Fiji
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Look after the quality aspect of the products, doing start-ups, Quality investigations, deviations, Quality control of the department and products been packed
- Proficient in use of SAP Logon Application (Generating Bill of Materials, Post/Scraping off packed materials)
- Review of GMP batch documents prior to QAs approval
- Online inspection/ release of materials to commence and complete packing products
- Report writing of Quality investigations both of inhouse and customer complaints with root course analysis and CAPA implementations
- Ensure quality of products are as per CGMP, GMP, HACCP requirements
- Certified in Desertfire implementation for Process Picture Maps to aid Operator’s as memory joggers for better quality and time efficiency in packing of products.
Customer Services Officer
CGM Freights Pte Limited
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling
- Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
- Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools
- Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents
- Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies
- Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail or social media
- Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information
- Assist General Manager on other office admin work.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Science (Biology)
The University of The South Pacific
true09-2024
Bachelor Of Science - Biology & Chemistry
The University of The South Pacific
03-2019
Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination -
Lautoka Central College
Fiji School Year 12 Certificate Examination -
Lautoka Central College
Skills
- Microsoft Office Products
- R-Software (Statistical)
- PSPP Software (Statistical)
- PowerLab/8M Metabolic system with metabolic module software
- R Software (Statistical)
- SAP Logon
- DesertFire Software (Process Picture Map)
- Microbact Software
- Microbiological Techniques
- Experimental Design
- Statistical Analysis
- Quality Control Procedures
- Aseptic Technique
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Interpretation
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Media Preparation
- Report Preparation
- Specimen Processing
- Test Planning
- Equipment Calibration
- Environmental Monitoring
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Sample Preparation
- Research and Development
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Culture
- Microscopic Analysis
- Technical Report Writing
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control
Affiliations
- The Chemical Society of the South Pacific – Member since 2019
- Project Survival Pacific- Member since August 2020
- Microbiology Society- Member since October 2020
- Federation of European Microbiological Societies- Member since October 2020
- Australian Microbiology Society (MASM)-Certification of Professional Microbiologist in assessment is in progress with AMS Society.
Marital Status
Single
License
Full driving licenses classes - 2
References
DesertfireDesertfire
- Sharon Ram, Team Leader Microbiology, Douglas Pharmaceuticals Fiji LTD, Ph:(679) 8692945, Email: sharonr2593@gmail.com
- Roselyn Lata, Teaching Assistant-Chemistry, School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean, and Natural Sciences, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, Suva, Republic of Fiji, Ph:(679) 3232868, Email: lata_r@usp.ac.fj
- Dr. Vinay Vikash Narayan, Ph.D., Microbial Geneticist, Suva, Republic of Fiji, Ph:(679) 9221663, Email: vinay.nryn.vn@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Tennis
- Watching Rugby/Cricket
- Reading
- Socializing
- Keeping Active
- Modern Day Research Methods & Techniques
- Opportunities to Extend my Language Skills
Languages
Fiji Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Microbiologist
Douglas Pharmaceuticals Fiji
11.2022 - Current
Production Chemist
Douglas Pharmaceuticals Fiji
08.2021 - 11.2022
Customer Services Officer
CGM Freights Pte Limited
09.2020 - 04.2021
Postgraduate Diploma - Science (Biology)
The University of The South Pacific
Bachelor Of Science - Biology & Chemistry
The University of The South Pacific
Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination -
Lautoka Central College
Fiji School Year 12 Certificate Examination -
Lautoka Central College
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