SUCHITA PRASHANT GAWADE
THANE WEST
Summary
Healthcare Professional with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and NABL regulatory compliance in medical diagnostics. Expert in laboratory management, instrument troubleshooting, internal audits, and specimen testing. Proficient in LIMS workflows and advanced data analysis to ensure exact clinical documentation and quality tracking. A proactive leader dedicated to continuous improvement and optimizing departmental productivity.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Quality Manager
Lords Pathology
Thane
05.2026 - Current
- Managed and oversaw laboratory quality management systems and documentation to ensure compliance with statutory guidelines.
- Ensured strict implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across clinical testing functions to uphold quality standards.
- Documented instrument breakdowns and non-conformities in lab with corresponding root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to enhance compliance.
- Conducting Internal Audits
- Monitoring and maintaining Quality indicators of Laboratory
- Monitoring day to day Equipment maintenance, calibrations, IQC, EQAS and sample processing.
- Controlled and maintained documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Senior Laboratory Technician
MRR Children's Hospital
Thane
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Monitored day-to-day laboratory operations including quality control (QC), calibration, and clinical testing.
- Ensured strict adherence to mandatory safety protocols, cleanliness, and biohazard controls.
- Supervised and trained a team of junior technicians to enhance operational productivity.
- Supervised stock utilisation levels and handled procurement to assure uninterrupted diagnostic services.
- Maintained and updated the laboratory database systematically to track essential information efficiently.
- Instrument Handled: Sysmex XN 350, Fuji Dri-Chem, Vidas Kube, ST 200 Aqua, Erba EM 200, Mispa i3, ABL 90 Flex, StartMax, Alifax Roller MC20, Elan 30S, BD Phoenix M50, Cepheid, BD Bactec FX40
Department Incharge - Biochemistry
Lilac Insights PVT LTD
03.2018 - 08.2024
- Provided strong leadership and operational direction to staff, yielding higher performance benchmarks.
- Drove consistent optimisation and development across critical department quality indicators.
- Monitored laboratory processing and optimised departmental operational costs through effective oversight.
- Developed and executed strict structural policies and diagnostic procedures for the department.
- Executed workflow frameworks and updates strictly in compliance with NABL guidelines.
- Managed data analysis for MoM updates in risk calculation software, generated reports, and enhanced patient reporting systems.
- Communicated critical and special cases to doctors.
- Instrument Handled: Cobas e411, Perkin Elmer Autodelfia, Perkin Elmer Victor 2D, Beckman Coulter Access 2, Biorad D10, Beckman Coulter DXH 560, Siemens Centaur CP
Senior Laboratory Technician
Citylab Diagnostics
Thane
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Performing daily Quality controls, calibrations and sample processing.
- Managing outsourced tests and its reporting.
- Result verifications, Critical test notifications, Report dispatch.
- Manage inventory for optimal use and ensure regular and timely reordering.
- Updating records and documents as and when required.
- Instruments Handled: Erba EM200, Sysmex XP100, Agapee Mispa i2, Mini Vidas Kube
Production Assistant (QA)
Eagle Optics PVT LTD
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Final level inspection of Intraocular lenses and Capsular Tension Rings (CTR).
- Separating defective pieces from final lots.
- Final packaging of material and sterilisation processes.
- Preparing lot-wise daily records.
- Analysing data of defective quantities and giving inputs for process improvement.
Laboratory Technician
Isha Pathology Laboratory
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Sample collection and accession following strict laboratory regulations.
- Undertook maintenance, calibration and Quality Control on laboratory equipment.
- Performed tests on biological samples in Hematology, Biochemistry, Serology and Clinical Pathology sections, playing a crucial role in diagnostic processes.
- Disposed of finished samples and related waste materials safely.
- Maintain laboratory Records.
- Instruments Handled: Sysmex XP100, Erba Chem 7
Education
PG Diploma - MLT
MSBTE
01-2018
B.Sc - Chemistry
Dnyansadhana College
Thane01-2013
Skills
- Data Analysis & LIMS Proficiency
- Quality & Regulatory Compliance (NABL)
- Instrument Handling & Troubleshooting
- Specimen Testing & Laboratory Techniques
- Team Leadership & Operations Management
- Internal auditing
Certification
- IA & QMS (ISO 15189:2012)
- IA & QMS (ISO 15189:2022)
- FMF 11-13 Wks scan
Languages Known
Languages Known: English, Marathi, Hindi
Personal Profile
- Date of Birth : 05th June, 1993
- Marital Status : Married
Timeline
Assistant Quality Manager
Lords Pathology
05.2026 - Current
Senior Laboratory Technician
MRR Children's Hospital
08.2024 - 05.2026
Department Incharge - Biochemistry
Lilac Insights PVT LTD
03.2018 - 08.2024
Senior Laboratory Technician
Citylab Diagnostics
08.2016 - 03.2018
Production Assistant (QA)
Eagle Optics PVT LTD
08.2014 - 08.2016
Laboratory Technician
Isha Pathology Laboratory
01.2012 - 10.2013
PG Diploma - MLT
MSBTE
B.Sc - Chemistry
Dnyansadhana College