HARSIMRAT KAUR
Perth
Summary
Master of Agricultural Science graduated at UWA and have 2 years’ experience of working in laboratory setting. I am seeking the position of Laboratory Technician in your organization where my advanced skills, education and experience can be fully utilized and contribute to the organization’s goals and values. Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
CSBP
04.2023 - Current
- Performing soil texturing and performing analysis of soil and plant samples including CFI test, Sulphur and pH tests using ICP- MS
- Performing wet and dry weight of soil samples and gravel content and recording results for (Carbon Farming Initiative) CFI test analysis
- Performing wet chemistry techniques (titrations, pH, standard solution preparation) and performing required calculations
- Sorting the samples in the right numerical order and weighing the grouped samples with similar testing requirements.
Grain Quality Technician Officer
AEGIC
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed Quality control tests using laboratory machines for analyzing wheat flour quality & dough rheology and end- product (baking or other products) evaluation like farinograph test - (water absorption, development time, stability, extensibility and all other parameters), SD Matic test (starch damage), Viscography test (viscosity of starch), Minolta chroma meter test (flour color quality)
- Performed test baking of wheat products according to documented methods and frequency to ensure wheat quality
- Performed inspection of raw samples (skinning, broken, foreign matter)
- Performed quality analysis for measuring physical characteristics including test weight, grain hardness test, protein test, falling number test, Moisture content test & wet gluten test and Sensory Evaluation
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments
- Recorded test results and large data in the specified format
- Printed labels for logged samples to ensure easy identification by lab team
- Maintained electronic database of analytical reports
- Generated reports as required and supported supervisor in issuing the certificates of analysis
- Monitored food safety parameters to enhance the quality of finished products
- Participated in the development of Quality and Food Safety training programs
- Performed Oats de-hulling assessments to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of de-hulling process and recording the findings
- Monitored food safety to enhance the quality of the finished products and participated in the development of Quality and Food Safety training programs.
Laboratory Assistant and Soil & plant Sample preparer, receival
CSBP
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Received and registered samples received accurately in lab software
- Performed soil texturing, crushing, air drying samples, grinding, sieving the soil and plants in preparation for testing
- Packaged the remaining samples for further processing or shipment
- Completed the paper work for logged samples to ensure easy identification by the laboratory team
- Regularly monitored supplies and laboratory consumables
- Assisted in disposal of soil & plant samples of eastern states as per biosecurity parameters
- Performed cleaning and sterilizing glassware as required
- Maintaining good housekeeping and GLP.
Rock Kit Packing Assistant
Gold Industry Group
09.2021 - 10.2021
Glasshouse Assistant
Zaldeesh Farms
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Received and registered samples received accurately in lab software
- Performed soil texturing, crushing, air drying samples, grinding, sieving the soil and plants in preparation for testing
- Performed wet and dry weight analysis of soil samples and gravel content and recorded results for (Carbon Farming Initiative) CFI test analysis
- Performed dry & wet weight analysis of plant samples and recorded results on lab software
- Regularly monitored supplies and laboratory consumables
- Assisted in disposal of soil & plant samples of eastern states as per biosecurity parameters
- Maintaining good housekeeping and GLP.
Accounting Clerk
Indian Oil
10.2016 - 05.2019
Education
Master of Agricultural Science -
University of Western Australia
01.2021
Bachelors of Arts (Economics and Computer Science) -
Punjabi University
01.2016
Skills
- Time Management
- Quality Control
- Microsoft Office (Computer Literacy)
- Report Writing
- Chemical Analysis
- Wet Chemistry
- Numeracy
- Team work
- Attention to detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Organisation Skills
- Safe Chemical handling
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Laboratory Techniques
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Performing laboratory tests like Carbon farming initiative (CFI) test, LECO protein analysis, gluten analysis and wheat flour quality analysis and nutritional analysis
- Having experience in calibrating, maintaining and operating laboratory instruments including analytical balance and spectrometer
- Sound experience of performing wet chemistry (titrations, serial dilution, standard solution preparation) and performing required calculations
- Excellent technical skills with proficiency in software programmers like Microsoft office, Excel including formula functions to carry out statistical analysis, SAP and LIMS
- Strong Oral communication skills and interpersonal skills which have resulted in positive relations with team
- Proven ability to maintain documents and analyze lab data
- Ability to accurately monitor and report on results of laboratory tests
- Strong organizational skills and strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with speed to meet deadlines
- Having attention to detail & accuracy with ability to complete tasks as per SOPs and SDS
- Understanding and knowledge of Australian Standards, general laboratory QA/QC criteria, HACCP, FMCG environment and NATA accreditation requirements
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample Preparation
- Microscopy techniques
- Lab result interpretation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Hazardous waste management
- Supply Maintenance
- Equipment Calibration
- Instrument Calibration
- Materials Testing
- Analytical chemistry
- Titration Techniques
- Spectrophotometry
- Chromatography Techniques
- Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy
- GLP compliance
- Laboratory techniques
- Quality control monitoring
- Laboratory Testing
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Laboratory work competency
- Test Reporting
- Safety Protocols
- Sample Logging
- Documentation Management
- Equipment Setup
- Document processing
- File and RecordKeeping
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Supply Restocking
- Supply Management
- Chemical identification
- Inventory Control
- Chromatography
Certification
- Certificate IV Laboratory Techniques - LTT, Aug 2022
- Short Course Soil Analysis - UWA, Mar 2022
Personal Information
Title: Laboratory Technician
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
CSBP
04.2023 - Current
Grain Quality Technician Officer
AEGIC
11.2022 - 03.2023
Laboratory Assistant and Soil & plant Sample preparer, receival
CSBP
11.2021 - 10.2022
Rock Kit Packing Assistant
Gold Industry Group
09.2021 - 10.2021
Glasshouse Assistant
Zaldeesh Farms
06.2021 - 09.2021
Accounting Clerk
Indian Oil
10.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Agricultural Science -
University of Western Australia
Bachelors of Arts (Economics and Computer Science) -
Punjabi University
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