Abhishek Banerjee
Assistant Manager - Microbiology (Technical Service)
Kochi
Summary
With over a decade of experience in Microbiological analysis, I am currently an Assistant Manager at Neogen Corporation, a global leader in food safety and animal health solutions. In this role, I perform the duties of a Technical Trainer and Quality Control Specialist, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of the laboratory processes and results.
I have extensive knowledge and certification in various techniques and instruments used for microbiological testing of food, cosmetics, water, and pharmaceutical products, such as ELISA, qPCR, VIDAS, LAMP,API 20E kits, and Gel Clot Assay. I have also successfully faced audits from various national and international agencies, such as NABL, BIS, MOEF, WBPCB, ISO, OHSAS,
APEDA, and EIC. My passion is to ensure the safety and quality of products and services that impact the health and well-being of consumers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager- Microbiology(Technical Service)
Neogen Corporation
Kochi
12.2020 - Current
- Carry out Equivalency and spike recovery studies for Rapid tests vs Conventional methods for parameters related to Food, water, Packaged Drinking water, RO water, pharma and Nutraceutical matrices.
- Carry out Swab tests & Contact plates for Environmental pathogen testing in food contact surfaces.
- Responsible for carrying out Pathogen testing by LAMP technology (Molecular Detection System- AOAC approved ) & OBOP(One Broth One Plate - AOAC & Afnor approved )
- Responsible for training personnel for aseptic operation, Microbiological sampling , testing & related documentation
- Responsible for testing Process Control parameters using Soleris Next Generation (Growth based technology approved by AOAC-PTM & RAFT ), 3M Petri film ( AOAC-OMA & RAFT approved)
- Carry out allergen tests by ELISA & Reveal 3D ( rapid kits - Lateral flow technology)
- Carry out pathogen tests by Reveal 2.0 (Lateral flow technology)
- Carry out testing of Mycotoxins & Aflatoxin M1 through Raptor Integrated Analysis Platform ( AOAC- PTM & RAFT approved)
- Carry out Growth Promotion test of Culture Media as per ISO:11133:2014
- Responsible for Hygiene monitoring using 3M Clean Trace Luminometer & Accupoint Advanced Next Generation(AOAC approved)
- Responsible for inventory in Microbiology Laboratory
- Knowledge about Quality Management System as per ISO 9001:2015 & laboratory QMS as per ISO 17025:2017
- Demonstration and Installation of Rapid kits and instruments to customers.
- Carry out investigation to find out root cause and solving customer Complaints.
- Carry out Method verification and validation studies as per ISO 16140 standards.
- Carry out fill media checks, Shelf life study of Media
- Supervise and analyze Microbiological samples related to food, Packaged Drinking Water.
- Responsible for maintenance of GLP.
- Preparation & Carrying out Environmental monitoring in Laboratory.
- Authorize test reports.
- Provide training to Junior Microbiologists & Trainees.
- Looks after internal Quality Control and Internal calibration of instruments like incubators, Hot Air oven, pH meter, Laminar hood & Bio-safety Cabinet
- Carry out Autoclave verification
- Carry out sterility testing of media
- Media Preparation and sterilization techniques
- Maintenance of Reference Cultures
- Sample Preparation
- Document Control as per ISO/IEC 17025
- Knowledge on ISO 22000, FSSC22000,ISO9001
- Faced regulatory audits like NABL,BIS, FSSAI,EIC,OHSAS,ISO:9001
- Preparation & implementation of Microbiology Laboratory manual, SOPs & Work instructions
- Calculate Measurement Uncertainty as per ISO 19036:2019
Deputy HOD(Section Head -Microbiology)
Merieux NutriSciences
Noida
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Leading a team of 6 Microbiologists.
- Providing training to Analysts and freshers Sample allotment to Analysts
- Authorize test reports as Authorized Signatory granted by NABL
- Maintenance of Pure Culture & Passage preparation
- Carry out shelf like check of Media & pH Buffers
- Carry out Growth Promotion test of Media as per ISO 11133:2014
- Preparation & implementation of SOPs
- Document Control as per ISO 17025:2017
- Responsible for overall quality control of the department and carrying out internal calibration of Instruments.
- Faced Regulatory and customer audits like Lactalis, Kellogs, GSK, Conagra, PepsiCo, Mondelez etc.
- Carry out Environmental Monitoring of the department.
- Supervision of the department
- Operation of Invisible Sentinel ( Veri-Flow assay to verify lab contamination in suspect positive client samples)
- Observing Trend analysis through Zeta chart ( Merieux Requirement)
- MBL Pellet verification ( Merieux Requirement) and Monthly lot preparation in UHT Milk(Merieux Requirement)
- Responsible for maintenance of TAT.
- Supervision of all daily maintenance records
- Responsible for Method verification and validations
- Responsible for Trouble Shooting & CAPA
Deputy Section In-Charge
Intertek
Gurgaon
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Leading a team of 6 Microbiologists.
- Providing training to Analysts and freshers Sample allotment to Analysts
- Authorize test reports as Authorized Signatory granted by NABL
- Maintenance of Pure Culture & Passage preparation
- Carry out shelf like check of Media & pH Buffers
- Carry out Growth Promotion test of Media as per ISO 11133:2014
- Preparation & implementation of SOPs
- Document Control as per ISO 17025:2017
- Responsible for overall quality control of the department and carrying out internal calibration of Instruments.
- Faced Regulatory and customer audits
- Carry out Environmental Monitoring of the department.
- Supervision of the department
- Responsible for Carrying out analysis in qPCR, ELISA
- Responsible for maintenance of TAT.
- Supervision of all daily maintenance records
- Responsible for Method verification and validations
- Responsible for Trouble Shooting & CAPA
Technical In-Charge
Mitra S.K Pvt Ltd
KOLKATA
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Leading a team of 6 Microbiologists.
- Providing training to Analysts and freshers Sample allotment to Analysts
- Authorize test reports as Authorized Signatory granted by NABL
- Maintenance of Pure Culture & Passage preparation
- Carry out shelf like check of Media & pH Buffers
- Carry out Growth Promotion test of Media as per ISO 11133:2014
- Preparation & implementation of SOPs
- Document Control as per ISO 17025:2005
- Responsible for overall quality control of the department and carrying out internal calibration of Instruments.
- Faced Regulatory and customer audits
- Carry out Environmental Monitoring of the department.
- Supervision of the department
- Responsible for maintenance of TAT.
- Supervision of all daily maintenance records
- Responsible for Method verification and validations
- Responsible for Trouble Shooting & CAPA
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
University Of Calcutta
Kolkata 08.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology Honours
University of Calcutta
Kolkata 06.2007 - 05.2010
Higher Secondary Examination -
Bidhan Nagar Municipal School
Kolkata 06.2005 - 04.2007
Class X Examination (Madhyamik) -
Bidhan Nagar Municipal School
Kolkata 03.1995 - 04.2005
Skills
Method Validation & verification
Growth Promotion Test
Shelf Life Study
Good Laboratory Practice
Training
Quality Management System
Internal Verification
Culture Maintenance
Environmental Monitoring
Sterility Test
Process Flow
Risk Management
Document Control
Supervision
Analysis
Rapid Testing
Laboratory Set-up
Pathogen handling
Sampling & Sample preparation
ISO 22000
ISO 17025:2017
ISO:9001:2018
FSSC:22000
FDA-BAM
GMP
Accomplishments
- Developed State of Art Microbiology Laboratory at Merieux Nutri Sciences (Noida Branch) and Laboratory successfully got NABL accredited as per ISO 17025:2017.
Certification
Laboratory Quality Management System & Internal Audit As Per ISO17025 & NABL Requirement
Timeline
Assistant Manager- Microbiology(Technical Service)
Neogen Corporation
12.2020 - Current
Deputy HOD(Section Head -Microbiology)
Merieux NutriSciences
10.2018 - 11.2020
Deputy Section In-Charge
Intertek
10.2017 - 10.2018
Technical In-Charge
Mitra S.K Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Microbiology
University Of Calcutta
08.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology Honours
University of Calcutta
06.2007 - 05.2010
Higher Secondary Examination -
Bidhan Nagar Municipal School
06.2005 - 04.2007
Class X Examination (Madhyamik) -
Bidhan Nagar Municipal School
03.1995 - 04.2005