JASPREET KAUR
Auckland,Flatbush
Summary
Enthusiastic Food Safety and Quality Technologist, eager to contribute to company's success through hard work, dependability and by excellent organizational skills. Skilled in working under pressure with ability to adapt to new situations. Clear understanding of control points, GMP and Food control plans. Willing to take on added responsibilities to upgrade skills and to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Food Safety and Quality Technologist
GSF Fresh New Zealand
01.2021 - Current
- Conducting daily sensory sessions and discussing ideas to prevent product quality issues.
- Champion in SmartWash troubleshooting.
- Environmental swabbing to ensure hygiene and sanitation is in compliance to GMP.
- Sample collection and preparation for external microbiological testing.
- Experience in taking proper corrective action in case of out of spec results.
- Expertise in Positive Product Release.
- Experience in process and shelf life validation of newly developed product and helping team in completing product trials.
- Conducting internal audits for continuous process and product improvement processes.
- Raising Non - conformances (NCRs), taking Corrective actions, finding root cause analysis of any foreign matter finding.
- Investigating customer complaints and implementing procedure to prevent their re- occurrence.
- Assisting in outlining HACCP plan and exposure to Risk assessment.
- Conducting GMP audits, bucket walks, Glass and Hard plastic, Pest control, Chemical Management and SDS update, Trade Waste Analysis.
- Arranging external calibration of equipments.
- Working under SQF, FCP, SQMS and WW standards.
- Document verification, record keeping and regular filing.
- Timely staff trainings on personnel hygiene, food safety, GMP and updating training matrix.
- Raising any Healthy and Safety Hazards to ensure staff safety.
- Leading company specific project every year to achieve full success.
- Assisting QA Manager to close out audit findings.
- Working flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Quality Control Technician
GSF Fresh
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Performed daily Pre- Operational plant check and quality control checks.
- Monitored CCPs and QCPs regularly.
- Performed Finished Good Check for sensory evaluation, size check and moisture check.
- Monitored any packaging/ labeling/ printing problem.
- On- Line monitoring of production.
- Examined incoming raw material for any quality issue, verified and completed Certificate of Analysis, raised NCR to supplier for any quality issue.
- Calibrated equipments on daily and weekly basis.
- Worked with flexibility- Day, Night, Afternoon, Weekend and during holidays.
Laboratory Technician - Chemistry
Eurofins
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Analyzed food samples for various components - Ash moisture, nitrates, fats, peroxides.
- Performed QC checks and maintained control charts.
- Maintained and operated standard laboratory equipments for eg. Centrifuges, pipettes, pH meters, TDS, dispensers and ovens.
- Used computers and performed mathematical calculations for preparation of graphs.
- Worked under ISO 17025 requirements and GLP standards.
- Used eLIMS and data entry of scientific reports.
- Maintained health and safety at work.
- Handled chemicals and disposed hazardous and quarantine waste as per Safety Data Sheet.
- Prepared reagents, standard solutions and ensured standardization of solutions used in laboratory.
Science Teacher- Biology/ Chemistry
Akal Academy
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Food Science
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland07.2017
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Punjabi University
Patiala, India07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Hons
Punjab University
Chandigard, India07.2011
Skills
Analytical Skills
- Sensory Testing
- Product Quality Control
- Troubleshooting Process and Equipment
- Equipment Calibration
- Computer Skill
Interpersonal Skills
- Dependability
- Communication Skills
- Time Management and Organizational skills
- Decision Making
- Self Motivative and Responsible
- Team Work
- Problem solving
- Flexible and Punctual
Certification
- Certificate in Advanced HACCP (3/2022)
- Introductory Auditing Skills Certificate (11/2020)
- PD training certificate for Communication Skills
- Saint John First Aid level 1 Certificate
Additional Information
Research Project: "Partial Purification and Characterization of Lectin from Fusarium chlmydosporum."
- Media preparation, inoculation and isolation of fungal mycelium.
- Partial purification of lectin from fungal culture by different methods.
- Determination of properties of lectin for its characterization.
- Carbohydrate Inhibition Assay, Affinity Purification, Ammonium Sulphate Precipitation, Dialysis.
Internships:
1. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (05/2012 - 08/2012)
- Isolation of tannin degrading micro-organisms from animal gut and soil.
- Extraction and purification of tannate from fungal cultures Isolation and culturing of rumen microorganisms.
- Isolation of lactic acid bacteria from fermented foods.
2. Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd (04/2009 - 09/2009)
- Laboratory analysis of raw and cooked potato chips for various factors.
- Examining ingredients on regular basis.
- Sensory Analysis of potato chips.
3. Verka Milk Plant (06/2008 - 08/2008)
- Manufacturing of various dairy products.
- Sterilization, skimming and bottling of milk.
- Microbial analysis of milk samples.
- Microbial Analysis of Effluent water.
Timeline
Senior Food Safety and Quality Technologist
GSF Fresh New Zealand
01.2021 - Current
Quality Control Technician
GSF Fresh
11.2018 - 12.2020
Laboratory Technician - Chemistry
Eurofins
01.2018 - 11.2018
Science Teacher- Biology/ Chemistry
Akal Academy
09.2013 - 10.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Food Science
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology Hons
Punjab University
- Certificate in Advanced HACCP (3/2022)
- Introductory Auditing Skills Certificate (11/2020)
- PD training certificate for Communication Skills
- Saint John First Aid level 1 Certificate
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