Pratima Rathod
Microbiology
Ahmedabad
Summary
To work in a competitive environment and serve the organization with dedication & competency which believe would result in value to both, organization & individual. Experienced Microbiologist with proven experience improving scientific community by performing accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to research.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Team Leader
Colgate Palmolive
AHMEDABAD
12.2019 - 03.2023
- GMP, Personal Hygiene leader in the plant
- CPM (Control Point Monitoring) Coordinator in the plant
- Conducting Internal Audits. Evaluation, follow-up, and closure of External audit findings
- Reviewer for microbiological Analysis of Raw material/Bulk/Finished Products/Finish products under stability testing.
- Coordinate the C & S Validation and implementation for new product formula in the plant
- Resource management in Micro lab.
- Site Environmental Monitoring program leader. Risk assessment, Location mapping and assessment, CAPA, and trend analysis of the site Environment.
- Instrument Qualification (calibration and PM, PQ) in micro lab.
- Facility Qualification and Assessment.
- Conducting LIR, doing RCA and CAPA for any OOS condition.
- Involvement in LIMS implementation and troubleshooting
- Culture maintenance and their biochemical characteristics.
- Growth Promotion tests of the microbiological media in used.
- Preparation and execution of SOPs.
- Sterilisation of Media and glass wares.
- Calibration of the microbiological instruments.
- Software Application: LIMS, SAP, Google Data Studio
- Projects:-
- 1. Environment air bioburden reduction
- Facility Assessment and GAP Analysis
- Gap closure, False ceiling tiles cleaning
- HVAC GAP Assessment and closure
- Viable and non-viable Particle air count at different locations and situations
- Humidity and RH control
- 2. GMP Implementation in the plant
- Findings divided into sections
- Coordinated cross-functionally, monthly meetings and teams made from all departments
- Rolling trophies and appreciation
Quality Executive
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
AHMEDABAD
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Microbial Analysis of Water, Raw materials, Packing Materials and Finished Goods as per KORE standard
- Raw Material and Packing material analysis
- Operational Activity of WTP and Syrup
- SOP preparation and Documentation
- Analysis of Online Quality parameters of line and Finished goods
- Implementation of new methodology
- Managing Instrumentation, Raw material, Packing material and their services
- GMP and Pest Control Coordinator
- HACCP and FSMS Team Member
- Bottle Sensory Leader (BSL) in Plant to implement sensory compliances
- Coordinating for Maintenance issue in process area
- Implementation of all Systems
- Implementation of all Inspections in Maximo to Digitalize system end to end
- Procurement of Consumables and Spare parts
- Vendor Management.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits
Microbiologist
B Natural Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (A Brand Owned by ITC)
Bengaluru
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Microbial Analysis with IS, ISO, APHA, BAM method
- Raw Material and Packing Material Inspection
- Batch standardization
- Packing Integrity of Tetra Pak
- Preservative efficacy Test
- Claim Studies on disinfectants with EN methods.
Trainee Microbiologist
Wipro Consumer Care R & D
Baengaluru
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Microbial study of Food and Cosmetic Products
- Antibacterial Activity and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Natural and Synthetic Actives used in Cosmetic Products
- Handling with the Organisms and Maintaining the Culture
- Preservative Efficacy Test for Food and Cosmetic Products
- Time Kills Study for Sanitizer.
Education
M.Sc Microbiology -
The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru
07.2011 - 06.2013
B.Sc (Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology) -
The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore
07.2007 - 05.2010
Senior Secondary (XII) -
Rajasthan High School, Ahmedabad
04.2006 - 03.2007
Secondary (X) -
The New Little Flower School, Ahmedabad
04.2004 - 03.2005
Skills
Keen to learnDisciplinedTeam playerTarget orientedPositive attitudeGood Communication skillCommon software tools and their application used in Bioinformatics
Operations support
Documentation and reporting
Projects Workshops Achievements
- Bioremediation of Iron and Copper by Sulphate Reducing Bacteria, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), under Prof. K.A Natrajan, Materials Engineering, 6 months, 11/01/13, 04/01/13
- Medical Microbial Techniques, Institute of Bioscience and Molecular Biology (IBMB), 1 month
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/23/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Training
Basic Microbiology Training from EFRAC Lab, Delhi. Food Safety Supervisor Training and Certificate from FSSAI (FSMS). Training on HACCP, QMS, FSMS, OHAS from LRQA Paramix and FMS training from KHS, Ahmedabad Bottle Sensory Leader Training from FLAVOUR ACTIV Micro Champ Training from Coca-Cola Atlanta Central Microbiologist Internal training on Basics of EOHS, Ahmedabad Internal GMP Auditor Training
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Team Leader
Colgate Palmolive
12.2019 - 03.2023
Quality Executive
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 12.2019
Microbiologist
B Natural Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (A Brand Owned by ITC)
05.2014 - 05.2017
Trainee Microbiologist
Wipro Consumer Care R & D
11.2013 - 05.2014
M.Sc Microbiology -
The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru
07.2011 - 06.2013
B.Sc (Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology) -
The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore
07.2007 - 05.2010
Senior Secondary (XII) -
Rajasthan High School, Ahmedabad
04.2006 - 03.2007
Secondary (X) -
The New Little Flower School, Ahmedabad
04.2004 - 03.2005