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MANAV CHOPRA 

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MICROBIOLOGIST-leveraging 6+ years of experience

Professional microbiologist with experience as a biological scientist in researching microorganisms to understand how they affect human life and how they can be exploited or used to improve the human lifestyle and biological functioning. Proficient in conducting research, documenting findings, writing reports and research papers, and supervising laboratory staff. Technical and scientific experts with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail and displays a keen interest in treating and preventing diseases that are harmful to humans and the environment.

PROFILE SUMMARY

• Plan and conduct complex research projects, such as improving sterilization procedures or developing new drugs to combat infectious diseases
• Monitor the effect of microorganisms on plants, animals, other microorganisms, or the environment
• Capability to review literature and the findings of other researchers and attend conferences
• Supervise the work of biological technicians and other workers and evaluate the accuracy of their results

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Clinical Pharmacology
• Medical Pathology
• Toxicology
• Epidemiology
• Bacteriology
• Drug and Medicine Research
• Medicine Development
• Mycology
• Parasitology 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procter and Gamble, Bangalore I Feb. 2023 – Present

Microbiologist Associate Scientist

• Review the medical literature to establish and maintain a database of publications on microbiology products
• Guide and influence technical project direction and solve technical problems by leveraging scientific skills and strong foundational biosciences understanding developed through hands-on experimentation and application
• Train on microbiology and biological assays, standard operation procedures, test methods, and standards to enable early learning and developmental work to drive innovation
• Ensured, across a variety of projects, hygiene and cleaning consumer benefits, microbiological assay development, and laboratory information management computer systems
• Conducted capital asset purchasing and tracking for microbiology lab equipment
• Partner in teams for business and technical center shared lab operations and standards for quality and safety
• Interface with contractor resources within the microbiology laboratories for supplemental staffing for surges in work
• Experience hands-on laboratory investigation and documentation of work in electronic lab notebooks and nexus or laboratory information management systems
• Work in laboratory facility with compliance to safety, medical, and laboratory operations norms and standards
• Grow digital innovation skills
• Lead digital innovation for microbiology by leading, updating, and problem-solving for digital innovation tools

IHRC Inc., Bangalore I Jan. 2020 – Jan 2023

Microbiologist

• Provided scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the centres for disease control and prevention and other federal and private sector clients
• Supported the development of molecular assays to determine the viability of leprosy complex bacteria in various sample matrices
• Provided expertise in preparing complex culture media containing specific components designed to select for auxotrophic or drug-resistant mutant microorganisms
• Provided purification procedures for proteins, DNA and carbohydrates from complex biological extracts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• Performed complex enzymatic reactions to splice DNA into cloning vectors
• Conducted DNA and RNA purification following polymerase chain reaction amplification for DNA analysis using agarose and polyacrylamide gels and automated DNA sequencing
• Initiated nucleic acid quantitation using UV spectrophotometry
• Performed animal manipulations on armadillos, conventional mice, knockout mice, and transgenic nude mice to include injection and dissection of major organs and tissue samples for subsequent analysis of immune responses and genotyping leprosy complex bacteria
• Provided assistance in technical design of experiments
• Contributed to documentation and interpretation of data
• Submitted monthly progress reports

Campbells, Bangalore I Nov. 2018 – Nov. 2020

Microbiologist

• Maintained and performed the microbiology programs used to meet corporate and regulatory standards at the plant
• Communicated results of microbiological testing and inspection results and support organizational corrective action if needed
• Kept the plant canned and plastic container set aside or incubated, monitored results, implemented changes or improvements, and sampled plans as needed
• Coordinated activities with warehouse reconditioning and product release if incubation and micro-testing is a condition for disposition
• Completed weekly water sampling and surface swabbing programs
• Communicated results and make recommendations to the appropriate team
• Conducted yearly allergen cleaning validation swabbing
• Contributed to lab cleanliness, organization, supplies, and equipment
• Supported sterilizer or heat distribution testing as needed
• Tested all rotary sterilizers monthly or as required by process safety, conducted annual hydrostatic and rotomat sterilizer testing, and heat penetration testing of new products as quoted by the process safety
• Supported warehouse reconditioning, process safety, and qualitative analysis on incubation and inoculated packs to qualify new products or thermal processes
• Conducted disposition of quality/set-aside and/or thermal processing holds that require micro testing, container integrity evaluations, and process safety disposition
• Coordinated the investigation and resolution of spoilage incidents using microbiological and container integrity testing procedures and equipment
• Planned, performed, reported, and followed up on the quality system, sanitation, and food safety audits assigned through the internal audit program
• Performed pre-shipment review of food safety and quality records, when assigned, for compliance to internal and regulatory requirements
• Investigated product holds, performed dispositions and corrective actions as related to microbiological
• Troubleshoot quality, food safety problems, and foreign material occurrences
• Tracked  corrective actions as part of team support
• Assisted with feasibility, new product trials, and new equipment qualification as needed

Pernod Ricard, Bangalore I Oct. 2017 – Oct. 2018

Microbiologist

• Supported the culture that drives behavior toward excellence
• Ensured the highest standards of quality and food safety
• Provided quick and efficient analytical and technical expertise to support production and ensure a consumer-centric focus
• Collaborated cross-functionally with both the internal and external teams
• Leveraged data collection and trends, standardization, and streamlined processes to drive continuous improvement
• Oversaw the implementation and correct application of microbiological testing methods, including developing work instructions, training, and coaching technicians
• Encouraged and enforced good lab practices and aseptic techniques in the microbiology lab
• Maintained lab and resources necessary for testing of product
• Performed routine microanalysis, recording, and reporting of results on ingredients, resources, and finished products
• Ensured product quality support with conformance to specifications
• Maintained up-to-date training records on methods used in the product quality lab
• Recorded and maintained accurate results
• Reported non-conformance to specifications to appropriate personnel
• Conducted sensory program administration and organoleptic analysis
• Participated in and led sensory analysis of bottled and alcohol products
• Maintained current sensory references, including requesting new samples and placing them on panel for approval, rotating old samples, and appropriate labeling

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS 

• Education – M.Sc. (Microbiology) Presidency University Bangalore 2017
• B.Sc. (Microbiology) MCC Bangalore 2015

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Languages Known: English, & Hindi 

~References and other documents available upon request ~