KALARANI C
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGIST AND BUSINESS ANALYST
Chennai
Summary
As an aspiring Business analyst with a background knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, I am an enthusiastic about learning on a career in analytics. I hold a solid foundation as pharmaceutical Microbiologist and having a 17 years of an experience in pharmaceutical industry. I have learned data analysis concepts and tools, developed through coursework and self-studies. My educational background includes Master in Microbiology and Executive post graduate diploma in Data science, which has equipped me with skills in data cleaning, visualization, Python, MySQL, and basic statistical analysis.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Executive - Microbiologist – Endorsed Microbiologist
RAPTAKOS BRETT & CO LTD.
11.2014 - 01.2024
- Excellent skills in laboratory techniques and equipment usage.
- Perform routine microbiology laboratory tests, report generation for routine laboratory tests performed.
- Trend data preparation for purified water and microbial bio-burden.
- Procurement, identification and maintenance of standard microbial Cultures (ATCC/NCTC).
- Adhere to cGMP, GLP and GDP.
- Microbial Limit Test for raw materials / intermediate products / finished products.
- Validation of Disinfectants.
- Review of QC Microbiological documents.
- Microbial assays for Vit B12, Niacinamide, Calcium D-pantothenate, antibiotics and Lyophilised Saccharomyces Boulardii.
- Growth promotion test of Microbiology media.
- In-charge of Sampling of raw materials, packing materials and bulk products.
- Handling and investigation of 'Out Of Specification (OOS) results' in the Microbiology laboratory.
- Handling of change control.
- Handling of deviation.
- Preparation, Review and Execution SOP’s and Protocol’s.
- In-charge of analysis of packing materials and its documentation.
Executive Microbiologist – Endorsed Microbiologist
NOUVEAU MEDICAMENT PVT LTD.
03.2013 - 10.2014
Executive Microbiologist - Endorsed Microbiologist
RAPTAKOS BRETT & CO LTD.
04.2006 - 11.2008
Officer - Microbiologist
THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS
07.2002 - 03.2006
Education
Executive PostGraduate diploma - Data Science
IIIT Bangalore & upGrad
Bengaluru, IN 05.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Microbiology
Thiagarajar College of Arts & Science, Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, IN 06.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor' of Science - Zoology
Seethalakshmi Achi College of Arts & Science, Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, IN 06.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
Data Analysis and Visualization
Business problem solving
Willingness to learn new tools
Focus and determination
Strong desire to learn
Ability to meet deadlines
Python
Visualization in Python
Statistics
Business Analytics
Tableau
Advanced Excel
Power BI
MySQL
Quality control procedures
Good laboratory practices
Microbial identification
Pathogen detection
Antibiotic susceptibility testing
Equipment maintenance
Data interpretation
Cell culturing techniques
Extra Technical Knowledge And Certification
- Typing - junior grade (English)
- Diploma in MS Office (MS word, MS excel and power point presentation)
- SAP - Operating and handling knowledge
- ERP - Operating and handling knowledge
Personal Information
- Husband's Name: K. Rajesh khanna
- Date of Birth: 07/08/79
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Executive PostGraduate diploma - Data Science
IIIT Bangalore & upGrad
05.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Executive - Microbiologist – Endorsed Microbiologist
RAPTAKOS BRETT & CO LTD.
11.2014 - 01.2024
Executive Microbiologist – Endorsed Microbiologist
NOUVEAU MEDICAMENT PVT LTD.
03.2013 - 10.2014
Executive Microbiologist - Endorsed Microbiologist
RAPTAKOS BRETT & CO LTD.
04.2006 - 11.2008
Officer - Microbiologist
THE MADRAS PHARMACEUTICALS
07.2002 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Microbiology
Thiagarajar College of Arts & Science, Madurai Kamaraj University
06.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor' of Science - Zoology
Seethalakshmi Achi College of Arts & Science, Madurai Kamaraj University
06.1996 - 05.1999