PRATIK PANCHAL18 Lee Centre Drive, Toronto, ON M1H3H5 | (647)-852-8484 | pratikp1188@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:_________________________________________________________________

To obtain a Food Technologist position where I can utilize my education and work experience towards the growth of the organization

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Skilled in operating instruments like HPLC, FTIR, UV, Viscometer, pH, Karl Fisher, Viscometer and other technical instruments

Practical knowledge of regulatory systems like MSDS. GMP, GLP and SOP Good knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Excellent at conducting chemical experiments, tests, and analysis using techniques

such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and microscopy Proficiency with micropipettes and aseptic techniques, plating and staining

techniques for microorganism Good understanding of optical microscopy, bacterial staining, enumeration and

identification of bacteria, counting techniques, sterile technique, media and buffer preparation

Excellent knowledge of TLC, distillation, filtration, titration and analytical techniques of wet chemistry

EDUCATION:

Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Science Technology |Centennial College April 2013 Focus Area – HACCP, GLP, GMP, Quality Control, Food Product Development

Bachelors in Biotechnology | S.P. University, V.V. Nagar, Gujarat, India May 2011 Biochemistry, Industrial Microbiology, Microbial Technology, Molecular biology

TECHINCAL SKILLS

Standard/Guideline: HACCP, CFIA, FSEP, GFSI, GMP’s, SOP’sLaboratory: DNA Isolation, Microbial Culturing on Agar Plate, Physico-chemical Analysis, sensory evaluations, shelf life analysis, MIC and MBCComputer: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Other: Interpersonal, Communication (written and verbal), Time Management,

and Organizational skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Disciplined, dependable, motivated and dedicated worker, who works with minimum supervision, learns new procedures quickly and works efficiently under pressure

Strong verbal and written communication skills Profound ability to manage, plan, and organize Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Remarkable ability to handle customer's satisfaction Ability to work in rotational shifts Computer literate, confident with Microsoft office

WORK EXPERIENCE:

KG Spray Pak, Ontario Q.A Technician October 2013- Present Performing chemical testing such as Specific Gravity, pH, Viscosity Finished Products as per BP and USP Sampling of Raw Material and Packing Material Responsible for pre-operational inspection, changeover inspection, ATP swabbing Implementing hold procedures, making work orders, and Calibration of instrument

Joriki Inc, Pickering, Ontario Q.A. Technician May 2012-August 2012

Inspecting the obtained raw materials in the productions area Monitoring the processing temperatures, tetra pack, processing time, and parameters Inspection of Brix, pH, acidity, Vitamins and soluble solids Collecting Micro samples from CIP, and performing ATP swabbing Recording the results and reporting to the QA Manager

REFERENCES: Available on request