Meera Sarath, Quality Control Technician

Meera Sarath

Quality Control Technician

CPL Aromas Fze

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
High school or equivalent, Biochemistry
Experience
11 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 1 Months

Quality Control Technician at CPL Aromas Fze
  • United Arab Emirates
  • September 2016 to July 2019

● Release raw materials for production after QC testing
● Performed analysis of incoming raw materials as well as finished fragrances using
instruments such as Densitometer, Colorimeter, GC, Refractive Index, polarimeter
● Performed daily sensory set up for panelists to evaluate the quality of raw materials
and finished products.
● Conducted routine activities with moderate guidance and supervision
● Performed analytical testing of raw materials, intermediate products and finished
fragrances using different analytical techniques
● Prepared laboratory reagents, standards and solutions for test procedures and aided
others in test procedures and performed odour analysis to analyze samples.
● Evaluated laboratory SOPs and recommend improvement opportunities to maintain
compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines
● Approving samples in QC software of raw materials, intermediate products, and
finished samples
● Liaise with purchasing and production team if a raw material is rejected
● Release fragrance compounds after QC testing to shipping location for dispatch
● Initiate retests and issue pass or fail accordingly
● Rework batches by blending if appropriate
● Check and enter all test results onto the QC System with due regard for the
specification
● Issue concession forms for raw materials to be checked before use.
● Assist production with any queries relating to a formula or raw material
● Discuss fragrance variation with the sales team before dispatch
● Record all non-conformances and adjust stock as necessary
● Investigate and answer customer complaint in a timely manner using analytical
department whenever required.
● File all bottles and pack sheets away and do the necessary storage
● Generate Certificate of Analysis and specifications whenever required
● Check and order lab consumables when required
● Testing solutions and bases made in factory

Quality Control Supervisor at Punarnava Organic Farm And Extracts Private Limited
  • United Arab Emirates
  • March 2010 to June 2014

Perform food safety and standardization audits on food items (Mushroom)
* Review and monitor all set quality control programs and quality control test results
* Generate customer COAs
* Avoidance of cross-contamination - Clean and disinfect internal surfaces
* Organize daily tests on food items
* Review and update quality control reports on a weekly basis
* Perform inspections on raw food materials to ensure food safety
* Evaluate product in accordance to customer feedback
* Inspected raw materials
* Monitored the GMP Program in production
* Checked CCP’s for HACCP on the production floor
* Helped uphold specs on raw materials
* Conducting GMP training and Coordinating sanitation programs.
* Managing health and safety regulatory requirements in the plant
* Providing food safety regulatory compliance advices to the management
* Conducting Internal Food Safety Audit and supplier audits.

Scientific Officer at SLR Ranbaxy
  • India
  • April 2008 to January 2010

Manage specimen collection duties
* Interpret test results and document them appropriately
* Perform laboratory tests using a variety of equipment and reagents
* Disposing off specimens and samples appropriately
* Ensure strict safety and sanitation procedures are carried out

Education

High school or equivalent, Biochemistry
  • at Bharathiyar University
  • April 2008

from

Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry
  • at University of Calicu
  • April 2006

Specialties & Skills

Chemistry
Food Quality
Microsoft Office
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
PURCHASING
QUALITY
SHIPPING
SPECIFICATION
SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Languages

English
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Hindi
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