Vishal Bankar
Baramati
Summary
Dynamic Quality Control microbiologist with extensive experience at Schreiber Dynamix Dairies, Pvt. Ltd. Expert in microbial analysis and pathogen testing, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Proven track record in internal auditing and effective communication, contributing to successful NABL certification and fostering a culture of safety and quality within cross-functional teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Associate- Quality Control
Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Pvt. Ltd.
Baramati
01.2012 - Current
- Jan 2012 - Aug 2017.
- Chemical, as well as microbial testing, of raw milk.
- Well known for special tests for raw milk, such as antibiotics, aflatoxin, and melamine, by the ELISA method, etc.
- Instruments Handled: Milkoscan FT 120, Somatic Cell Counter, Charm Analyzer, ELISA Plate Reader, Rosa Reader, Density Meter, Sodium Analyzer, pH Meter.
- Aug 2018 – to date.
- Hygiene indicators, as well as pathogen analysis of cheese, butter, ghee, yogurts, and powders like SMP, WPC, whey, dairy whitener, WMP, BMP, casein, and lactose, etc.
- Lactose and ORS testing, as per IP.
- Swab, air, line testing, PEM monitoring, and pathogen testing of water.
- Handling the Vidas System for Salmonella and L. monocytogens testing.
- PCR System by Thermo Scientific for Salmonella testing. (Demo)
- Testing of different products as per customer specifications. (Nestlé, Abbott, Parle, Mondelez, Mars, Britannia, Imsofer, ITC, Danone, HUL)
- Maintaining microbiology documentation as per standard. Data reporting.
- GLP, GMP, HACCP, ISO, human and food safety, and 5S.
- Well acquainted with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Decision-making, manpower handling.
- Participation in the Proficiency Test with 100% satisfactory results.
- Calibration and validation of lab equipment, such as autoclaves, weighing balances, pH meters, micropipettes, incubators, and laminar/biosafety cabinets.
- Conducting GLP, Food Safety Internal audits.
- Responsible maintaining and requisition of lab media and other material.
- Contribution to, and successful completion of, NABL certification (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) for Micro Lab.
- Food and Human Safety Training.
- Participation in the Project Trust program to increase food safety culture.
- 5’S Training.
- Coordination with cross-functional teams in root cause analysis.
- Mentored junior associates on industry, lab best practices, and safety protocols.
- Managed team resources, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
- Handling audits and contributions in closing audit points.
Education
M.Sc. - Microbiology
Department of Microbiology, Tuljaram Chaturchand College
Baramati01.2011
B.Sc. - Microbiology
Vidya Pratishthans ASC College
Baramati01.2009
Skills
- Microbial analysis
- Pathogen testing
- Laboratory equipment calibration
- Quality control documentation
- Food safety management
- Internal auditing
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certificate & Achievements
- FSSC 22000 v5.1 internal auditor by SGS
- FSSC 22000 v6 internal auditor by Emaza
- Authorized signatory as technical manager for NABL (ISO/IEC 17025)
- GLP training at Nestlé India Ltd, Moga, Punjab, June 2018
- Training on 'Industrial Food Microbiology Techniques Based on ISO Methods by Uyirgenetics Research / U-Tech International
Projects
Studies on isolation and bioemulsifier production by Pseudomonas sp. and Bacillus sp. from hydrocarbon contaminated soil sample, Journal of Empirical Biology Vol. 1 (1):45-54
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Sr. Associate- Quality Control
Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - Current
M.Sc. - Microbiology
Department of Microbiology, Tuljaram Chaturchand College
B.Sc. - Microbiology
Vidya Pratishthans ASC College