Vaishnavi Naik – Uncover the Secrets Behind Expert Gas Chromatography: Meet the Rising Star in Food Science!

VAISHNAVI NAIK

Karwar, Karnataka – 581304

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and skilled Gas Chromatography Operator with extensive experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting GC instruments to ensure optimal performance and accurate results meeting ISO 17025 compliance. Strong background in food science and biotechnology, with expertise in sample analysis, calibration, and data interpretation, HACCP, and food product development. Seeking to apply technical knowledge in a challenging role to contribute to team success and efficiency.

Skills

• Laboratory techniques
• Sample analysis
• Chemical handling
• Data interpretation
• GLP & GMP
• Instrument Calibration
• Test planning
• Report preparation
• Lab documentation
• Research & development
• HACCP
• Food safety
• Sensory evaluation
• Chromatographic techniques
• Phytochemical testing
• DNA extraction
• Tissue culture
• Electrophoresis
• Gram staining
• MS-Excel

Work History

Lab Analyst

11/2023 to 10/2024

Sigma Test And Research Centre – New Delhi, India

• Operated and maintained gas chromatograph with flame ionization detector (GC-FID), headspace (GC-HS) and manual gas chromatography instruments to analyze complex samples in compliance with industry standards.
• Conducted routine analysis of cosmetic, food, chemical samples ensuring accuracy and precision of results.
• Interpreted chromatographic data, identifying key compounds and contaminants, and compiled comprehensive reports for client deliverables.
• Troubleshot and calibrated GC systems to optimize performance and minimize downtime, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Ensured proper sample preparation and extraction techniques to achieve optimal separation and reliable results.
• Performed routine maintenance on laboratory instruments to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime due to malfunctions.

Quality Intern

12/2022 to 01/2023

Mother Dairy Fruit And Vegetable Private Limited – New Delhi, India

• Performed analysis of finished goods, such as fruit and vegetable products, to assess quality and ensure they met industry standards before distribution.
• Monitored the processing line to ensure that hygiene practices were strictly maintained throughout the production process.

Intern

06/2021 to 07/2021

Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology – Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

• Insights on advances in food processing technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, innovative approaches in food quality evaluation, advanced food packaging, 3D food printing etc.

Education

Master of Science: Food Science And Technology

09/2022

Lovely Professional University – Phagwara, Punjab

CGPA: 7.13

Bachelor of Science: Biotechnology

09/2020

St Aloysius College – Mangalore, Karnataka

CGPA: 5.96

XII: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology

04/2017

Government Pre-University College – Karwar, Karnataka

CGPA: 7.23

Certifications

• Training on the fundamentals of gas chromatography and its applications offered by Shimadzu Academy India, 9th Sep-10th Sep.
• Highfield Level 3 in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF), 2nd Sep 2022.
• Transformation of the global food system by University of Copenhagen, 3rd Mar 2022.
• Basic and intermediate MS-Excel by Great Learning.

Languages

English, Hindi, Kannada

Skills (Keywords)

• Laboratory techniques
• Sample analysis
• Chemical handling
• Data interpretation
• GLP & GMP
• Instrument Calibration
• Test planning
• Report preparation
• Lab documentation
• Research & development
• HACCP
• Food safety
• Sensory evaluation
• Chromatographic techniques
• Phytochemical testing
• DNA extraction
• Tissue culture
• Electrophoresis
• Gram staining
• MS-Excel

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