PRADNYA Chindarkar
Executive QA/QC
Virar,MH
Summary
Results-driven B.Pharmacy graduate with over 6 years of expertise in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within the cosmetic and personal care manufacturing sector. Proficient in managing QA/QC operations for a diverse range of products, including skincare, haircare, and personal care items such as creams, lotions, shampoos, face washes, and serums. Committed to ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance processes and drive operational excellence. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet consumer expectations.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Executive QA/QC
Yasharth Wellness Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 03.2026
- Operated and calibrated laboratory instruments, such as the pH meter and Brookfield viscometer, as per SOP.
- Prepared and reviewed Certificates of Analysis (COA), Standard Test Procedures (STP), and specifications.
- Conducted accelerated and real-time stability studies as per ICH and cosmetic regulatory guidelines
- Maintained calibration records and logbooks as per Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Performed line clearance, in-process quality checks, and prepared and reviewed Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and Batch Packing Records (BPR).
- Participated in internal quality audits, and external audits conducted by clients and the FDA.
- Provided GMP, and hygiene training to production and quality personnel.
- Coordinated with Production, R&D, and Warehouse departments for new product launches
- Documentation and handling of QMS tools, such as Deviation, CAPA, and Change Control.
Microbiologist
Ganesha Personal Care Products Pvt. Ltd
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Monitored production hygiene and contamination control across manufacturing areas.
- Validated cleaning procedures through swab analysis and environmental monitoring.
- Maintained culture media preparation, sterilization, and incubator performance checks.
- Reviewed microbiology records for compliance with quality standards and batch release requirements.
- Trained junior staff on aseptic technique, sample handling, and laboratory safety practices.
- Optimized lab workflow by training junior staff members on proper equipment usage, sample handling, and data recording practices.
- Ordered laboratory equipment.
- Reviewed culture results, and prepared accurate microbiology reports.
QC Trainee Microbiologist
Ganesha Personal Care Products Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed microbiological testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished personal care products.
- Monitored environmental conditions in production and laboratory areas to support contamination control.
- Reviewed microbial limits against product specifications and released compliant batches for further processing.
- Maintained culture media preparation, incubation, and instrument calibration records for laboratory compliance.
Education
B Pharm -
Yashwantrao Bhonsale College of Pharmacy
Sawantwadi, India07-2019
H.S.C. -
Konkan Board
01-2015
S.S.C. -
Konkan Board
01-2013
Skills
Operating systems: windows platform
Other courses: MS-CIT
Quick learner
Leadership Qualities
Ability to work in teams
Accomplishments
- Prepared circulatory system in pharma craft and poster presentation.
- Poster presented in National Symposium on NOVEL TRENDS IN DRUGS DESIGN AND NATURAL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY.
- 3rd prize in poster making on “WORLD PHARMACIST DAY”
Certification
FDA Approved Microbiologist
Interests
Hobbies : Drawing, painting, reading, sports
Timeline
Executive QA/QC
Yasharth Wellness Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 03.2026
Microbiologist
Ganesha Personal Care Products Pvt. Ltd
12.2020 - 06.2023
QC Trainee Microbiologist
Ganesha Personal Care Products Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 12.2020
B Pharm -
Yashwantrao Bhonsale College of Pharmacy
H.S.C. -
Konkan Board
S.S.C. -
Konkan Board
Work done in Quality Assurance Section
- Preparation of SOP for Microbiology and Quality Assurance section
- Documentation – Preparation, Review and Maintance of Daily registers, BMR, AWR, IPQA documents and other QA documents.
- Data keeping for internal analytical and external lab reports, timely auditing the activities in QC and keeping the record.
- Training of new Employees in R&D and QC department for GMP, GLP.
- Evaluation of the products made in lab against the benchmark and share the reports with the concern team.
- Audit Handling Of Clients Like Marico, TATA, Flipkart
- Also handing Audits of FDA , SGS ( ISO 22716 Certification Company )
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Prepared circulatory system in pharma craft and poster presentation.
- Poster presented in National Symposium on NOVEL TRENDS IN DRUGS DESIGN AND NATURAL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY.
- 3rd prize in poster making on “WORLD PHARMACIST DAY”
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2019 - Present
Work done in Microbiology Section
- Micro-Biological Testing
- Handing of Autoclave, Laminar Air Flow and Incubators
- Raw material Testing
- Finish product Testing
- Water Testing
- Sampling of Raw Material
- Swab Testing
- Environmental Monitoring.
- Preservative Efficacy Test
- Culture Handling
- Growth Promotion Test
SEMINARS /CONFERENCE ATTENDED
- INNOPHARM3 3rd international conference On Academic and industrial innovations: Transitions in Pharmaceutical, Medical and Bio-sciences.
- National Symposium on NOVEL TRENDS IN DRUGS DESIGN AND NATURAL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY
INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP AND TRAINING
Completed 1 month Industrial training at Cipla Pvt .Ltd Verna,Goa
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true and to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1997-07-14
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married