Prachi Avadh Soni
Ahmedabad
Summary
Dynamic Microbiologist with extensive experience at Pharmaceuticals. skilled in microbial identification and quality control procedures. Proven ability to enhance lab efficiency through effective communication and collaborative teamwork. Committed to maintaining compliance with GMP standards while optimizing workflows and ensuring a sterile environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiologist Research Associate
Omgene Life Sciences Pvt.ltd.
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Perform daily monitoring of controlled area and instruments used in microlab.
- Perform daily and monthly calibration of different equipments.
- Perform media preparation with growth promotion test.
- Maintain stock cultures weekly in thenlab for positive.
- Perform water analysis using filteration method.
- Perform water pathogen test with positive cultures.
- Perform general lab duties including glassware cleaning & perparation.
- Knowledge about fumigation process.
- Perform environmental monitoring of all zones of microlab and other controlled areas of production.
- Sterilize biohazardous material by running autoclave cycles.
- Perform Microbial Limit Test on solid and luquid finished products.
- Maintained detailed laboratory records for compliance and future reference.
- Implemented safety compliance measures to uphold a sterile work environment.
- Trained new staff on laboratory protocols and proper equipment handling practices.
- Ensured proper maintenance of laboratory equipment to extend lifespan and reliability.
- Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Perform Antibio assay on product.
- Conduct and write investigation reports for out of specification results.
- Finalized reports.
- Perform microbial identification as per procedures.
- Perform gram's staining method.
- Monitoring microbiology laboratory testing and reviewing of other microbiologist work.
- perform microbial testing on active and excipients of raw materials using USP /in- house method.
- Optimized lab workflow by training junior staff members on proper equipment usage, sample handling, and data recording practices.
Microbiologist Officer
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Pvt.ltd
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted microbial analysis to identify and characterize bacterial strains in pharmaceutical products.
- Perform routine testing of samples using various techniques included to microbial quality .
- Perform Bacterial Endotoxin Test by Gel-clot method.
- prior experience in sterility testing by membrane filteration method.
- Analyst Qualification.
- Validation and verification of test methods , equipment and professes to comply with GMP standards and the pharmacopoeia.
- Supporting & maintaining cleanroom operations, including environmental monitoring, sample handling , waste management, cleaning, calibration and servicing.
- Apartaking in quality - related activities where required, including out of specification /trend investigation , incidents , deviations, CAPAs and Change controls.
- Preparation of water and EM trends .
- Following standard operating procedures, Good manufacturing practices, Good documentation practices and adhering to all health and safety requirements.
- Perform QC equipments including Ph meter , conductivity meter, polarimeter.
- Have brief knowledge about stability chambers.
- Practical experience in pharmaceutical microbiology test methods and aseptic techniques for non-sterility testing including method verification / suitability tests, including maintains records and report writing.
- Knowledge and experience in identification techniques for bacteria including Gram's staining , biochemical identification and morphology.
- Perform bioburden test.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support project objectives and timelines.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
Anand, India06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
Anand, India06-2018
Skills
- Good laboratory practices
- Microbial identification
- Quality control procedures
- Behaved and effective communication
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Pathogen detection
- Microbiological techniques
- Microscopic analysis
- Laboratory management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Sterilization techniques
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Gujarati
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Microbiologist Research Associate
Omgene Life Sciences Pvt.ltd.
04.2025 - 11.2025
Microbiologist Officer
Mercury Pharmaceuticals Pvt.ltd
06.2023 - 03.2025
Master of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University