Bijal Patel
Quality Control Lab Technician
Accurate results, clean documentation and safe lab practice, from raw material intake to the certificate of analysis.
About 5 years across food manufacturing, environmental testing, biotechnology and diagnostics. B.Sc. in Biotechnology. Based in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Experience
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Quality Control Lab Technician
Aug 2021 to Nov 2024Bunge Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
- Tested incoming raw materials, in-process materials and finished products against company, government and customer standards.
- Ran AOCS proficiency, ring-test, shelf-life and cross-reference programs.
- Monitored traceability, shipping readiness, process control, SPC and sanitary conditions.
- Recorded results in log sheets and QA databases and prepared accurate Certificates of Analysis.
- Operated and calibrated laboratory instruments, and reported faults and inaccurate results.
- Followed GMP, HACCP, GLP, FSSC and FSMS requirements, and trained new technicians and operators.
- Supported customers and process teams on quality and testing questions.
Ophthalmic Technician / Administrator
Jan 2021 to Mar 2021Blue Health Services Inc, Oakville, Ontario
- Operated and checked diagnostic equipment and reviewed results for accuracy.
- Kept electronic records, equipment documentation, inventory and refrigerator logs.
- Troubleshot equipment and basic IT issues, escalating when needed.
Laboratory Chemist
Jul 2016 to Sep 2017The Green Environment Services Co-op. Soc. Ltd, Ahmedabad, India
- Ran wastewater tests: pH, TOC, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, dissolved oxygen, and oil and grease.
- Collected and prepared samples, and monitored treatment through sampling, analysis and reporting.
- Counted microbial colonies and prepared and stained slides from aeration-tank samples.
Laboratory Assistant / Technician
May 2015 to Jun 2016Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
- Prepared microbiology media and organized lab supplies.
- Used microscopes, centrifuges, autoclave, analytical balance, pH meter, thermal cycler, spectrophotometer and electrophoresis equipment.
- Made minor equipment repairs and guided students in microbiology, biotechnology and chemistry testing.
Earlier roles: Customer Technical Support (Alorica), Cashier (Walmart), Student Services Assistant (Mohawk Students' Association), Medical Coder (Advantmed India LLP).
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Standards, education and availability
Quality and compliance
Education
- Bachelor's degree in BiotechnologyGujarat University, 2014 to 2017
- Health, Wellness and Fitness, 2-year post-graduate diplomaMohawk College, 2018 to 2020
Availability
Open to quality, laboratory, manufacturing, analytical and related technical roles. Comfortable working independently, with a team and on shifts. Authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Contact
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