SUSHIL MAHARJAN
St Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished Diagnostic Microbiologist with a proven track record at Analytical Food Laboratories, showcasing expertise in aseptic and microbiological laboratory techniques. Renowned for a detail-oriented approach and effective interpersonal communication, I excel in delivering accurate, defensible results and implementing quality control procedures. Demonstrated success in enhancing laboratory operations and client satisfaction through meticulous data interpretation and collaborative oversight.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Microbiologist
Analytical Food Laboratories
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Perform variety of technical laboratory functions in the daily operation and maintenance of Microbiology Diagnostic laboratory
- Independently perform testing and quality control procedures and record laboratory data according to laboratory policies and procedures
- Produce accurate, defensible, traceable test results and report them in a timeframe consistent with client requirements
- Read and interpret microbial growth on various platforms like VIDAS, GDS, MDS including performing confirmation testing when necessary
- Prepare culture and perform QC, quality tests such as positive controls, air plates, sanitation swabs, hand swabs, temperature logs, daily laboratory opening and closing records, DI water sampling and testing
- Proficient testing pathogens using VIP kits, API 20E and API Listeria
- Reading plates, petrifilm, MPNs and cultural confirmation
- Data interpretation and data entry
- Handle customer's queries on microbiological testing
- Gram stain and other serological tests
- Participate during internal and external proficiency testing
- Performed technical laboratory functions, ensuring daily operation and maintenance of Microbiology Diagnostic laboratory.
USP Microbiologist
Analytical Food Laboratories
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Effectively perform routine Microbiological testing of in-process samples, finished products, purified water, environmental monitoring, isolate identification, and samples related to product complaints in order to meet testing
- Operate testing equipment (Scales, PH Meter, stomachers, Autoclave, Pipettes, Electronic pipettes, Biolog and any other laboratory testing equipment.)
- Test labeling, plating, incubation and transferring the sample to various selective agar for detection of bacterial growth
- Perform microbial limits testing (USP and ) and specified microorganism testing (USP and ), tests for Burkholderia cepacia complex (USP ) and Probiotic Tests (USP )
- Perform standard USP testing- Antimicrobial effectiveness testing (USP 51), USP, Growth Promotion, as per SOPS
- Report writing for USP 51 and Growth promotion
- Provide support to facility to resolve nonconformance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions
- Notify customers and assist quality with out of spec reporting when needed
- Confirmational testing for various objectionable Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Communicate with clients for changes in testing methods, and reporting results
- Participate in annual GMP training for laboratories testing pharmaceutical products
- Provide training to new hires, sign off their training records once demonstration of competency is verified
- Conducted routine microbiological testing of in-process samples, finished products, purified water, environmental monitoring, and product complaint samples to ensure compliance with testing standards.
- Scheduled and trained technical staff members.
- Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.
Tutor
University of Texas at Arlington
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Provide one to one tutoring classes for Biology, General Chemistry, and lower-level mathematics undergrad courses
- Gained the ability to explain different concepts to a variety of learners
- Worked with instructors to create techniques and methods to help students understand topics
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Arlington, TX05.2021
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - SCIENCE
MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
Dallas, TX05.2019
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Microbiological laboratory techniques
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Pipetting
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Isolation, Colony Morphology, Gram Staining, Microscopy
- Bacterial Turbidity Assessment
- Biolog
- Bacterial Identification (APIs)
- ELFA (VIDAS) and LAMP technology (MDS)
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Prioritization and Scheduling, Collaborative Oversight
- Perform Effectively Under Stress
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Quality control procedures
Timeline
Diagnostic Microbiologist
Analytical Food Laboratories
11.2022 - 09.2023
USP Microbiologist
Analytical Food Laboratories
06.2021 - 10.2022
Tutor
University of Texas at Arlington
08.2020 - 12.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - SCIENCE
MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE
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