LAKHAN SALAVE
Hyderabad
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Microbiology professional seeking a position in Quality Control Microbiology where I can apply my knowledge of microbiological testing, GMP practices, and quality assurance to ensure product safety and compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
Chromogenic life sciences India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted microbiological testing on raw materials and finished products.
- Ensured compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and performed routine calibration
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
- Developed and updated standard operating procedures for testing protocols.
- Utilized aseptic technique when working with cultures, reagents, equipment.
- Performed routine and non-routine microbiological tests on various products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Tested water samples for contamination by coliforms and other microbes as per EPA guidelines.
- Conducted environmental monitoring of laboratory areas to detect microbial contamination.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments such as pH meters, autoclaves, incubators.
- Developed and implemented proper methods for the collection, storage, handling, processing, analysis and disposal of biological samples.
- Participated in safety training sessions provided by the company's safety department.
- Analyzed culture media for bacterial growth using microscopy techniques.
- Prepared media plates and tubes for culturing bacteria from clinical specimens.
- Reviewed SOPs related to microbiological testing processes and updated them as needed.
- Collected blood samples from sheeps
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology, Chemistry
HINDI MAHAVIDHYALA COLLEGE
Hyderabad 06.2016 - 04.2019
Skills
- Environmental Monitoring (Air, Surface, Personnel)Microbiological testing
- Laboratory safety compliance
- Aseptic technique
- Sterility Testing(GPT)
- Data analysis and entry
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Endotoxin Testing (LAL)
- Gel electrophoresis
- Cell culturing techniques
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Good laboratory practices
- Quality control procedures
- Microbiological techniques
- Media Preparation & Sterilization
- Gram Staining & Microbial Identification
- SOP & GMP Documentation
- Hands-on experience with GMP & cleanroom practices
- Bioreactor operations
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Certificate in poultry farming
- From The School of agriculture
Accomplishments
- Conducted routine sterility, bioburden, and MLT testing with 100% SOP compliance
- Played a key role in environmental monitoring programs, maintaining cleanroom compliance
- Identified and reported out-of-specification (OOS) microbiological results promptly
- Supported internal and external audits by ensuring complete and accurate documentation
- Contributed to contamination control strategies, improving lab efficiency
- Quick learner with strong understanding of pharma microbiology standards
Affiliations
- Performed daily QC microbiology testing as per approved SOPs
- Conducted environmental and personnel monitoring activities
- Reviewed and maintained microbiology logbooks and records
- Coordinated with QA during audits and inspections
- Ensured compliance with GMP, GLP, and safety guidelines
- Supported investigations for OOS and contamination incidents
- Assisted in preparation, sterilization, labeling, and storage of culture media
- Practiced strict aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination during testing
- Followed biosafety and waste disposal procedures as per laboratory guidelines
Timeline
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
Chromogenic life sciences India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology, Chemistry
HINDI MAHAVIDHYALA COLLEGE
06.2016 - 04.2019