Riya Thakur
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven QA/QC Executive with a proven track record at URMI LIFESCIENCES, adept in quality assurance practices and effective communication. Expert in microbiological methods and HACCP compliance, I have successfully enhanced operational efficiency and product quality, ensuring adherence to industry standards while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/QC Executive
URMI LIFESCIENCES
Greater Noida
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted internal audits to identify non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Performed regular inspections of incoming materials for conformance with specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the development of new products or processes.
- Generated SOPs for all activities related to microbiology lab operations.
Quality Assurance Intern
Mondelez India Pvt. Ltd.
Baddi
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Streamlined supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured optimal storage and shipping conditions for raw materials from vendors.
- Conducted quality checks on packaging materials through various testing methods. (NIR, Malvern, Haake Viscometer)
- Documented processes to maintain traceability of materials as required.
- Analyzed product performance against requirements, and identified gaps in COAs.
- Monitored cleaning protocols and ensured compliance with CIP standards.
- Managed hazard assessments to mitigate risks within operations.
- Verified adherence to critical control points (CCPs) during production.
Quality Assurance Intern
TajSATS - Air Catering Limited
New Delhi
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Enhanced food sampling techniques resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with HACCP, PRPs, FIFO, FEFO, GMP, and GHP guidelines for optimal efficiency.
- Conducted a sensory evaluation of food samples.
- Contributed to quality assurance, design, and sensory taste panels to develop a strong awareness of the sensory attributes of seasonings.
- Compiled and approved product specifications and labelling, keeping a keen knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Communicated prevention methods, defect removal, and product enhancements to product development teams.
- Kept accurate and updated records of tests, defect metrics, and product failures to research root causes.
- Performed regular audits of quality control systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for all quality testing processes and results.
Education
Masters - Food Science and Technology
Sharda University
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
SGT University
01.2023
Senior secondary school examination -
Jindal Public School
01.2019
Secondary school examination -
Jindal Public School
01.2017
Skills
- MS Word and PowerPoint
- Excel proficiency
- Effective communication
- Media preparation skills
- Food sampling techniques
- Quality assurance practices
- Microbiological methods
- Gram staining expertise
- Food hygiene enforcement
- Good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Good hygiene practices (GHP)
- First in, first out (FIFO)
- First expired, first out (FEFO)
- HACCP certification
- Operations management
Certification
- ISO 22000 (HACCP and PRPs) for Food Safety, Udemy
- Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager (CFSHM), Udemy
- ISO 22000:2018 FSMS, Udemy
- FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor, Udemy
- Food Allergy and Intolerance Tolerance, FDA
- GMP for Food Safety, Udemy
Languages
- Hindi, First Language
- English, First Language
Timeline
QA/QC Executive
URMI LIFESCIENCES
05.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Intern
Mondelez India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2025 - 04.2025
Quality Assurance Intern
TajSATS - Air Catering Limited
05.2024 - 07.2024
Masters - Food Science and Technology
Sharda University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
SGT University
Senior secondary school examination -
Jindal Public School
Secondary school examination -
Jindal Public School
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