Amina Rahat

Over EIGHT years of experience in food microbiology lab and training with relevant techniques. Successful completion of research projects in the field of food microbiology as a supervisor. Successfully completed MPhil in Biotechnology (food microbiology).

Well-versed with microbial techniques such as conducting bacterial cultures, calculating microbial load, and identification in food, herbal extractions, fractionation's, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, insecticidal and phytotoxic activities. Excellent written and oral communication developed through hands on experience as a food microbiologist trainer. Bilingual in English and Urdu and conversant in Panjabi, Pashto and Persian.

Quality Assurance Technician (Co-op Student) - Maple Leaf Foods – Poultry - Brampton, Ontario

(2016-09)

• Performed daily GMP audits in Cut-up, Food service and Production area
• Updated the SOPs to include relevant practices being followed on the floor
• Conducted facility audits as per MLF Glass, ceramics and brittle material inspection program
• Completed Post Sanitation audit and Pre-op inspection monitoring forms
• Attended HACCP and GMP meetings held at the plant
• Checked and verified functionality of Metal detectors throughout the plant
• Performed organoleptic evaluation of fresh poultry products to determine their shelf life
• Involved in data collection of various plant projects and validations including chilling of whole birds and portions, line speeds and bird weights
• Conducted orientation training for new employees using Alchemy SISTEM Modules
• Performed and completed Lux readings for various inspection and processing area of the plant
• Performed data entry of daily QA monitoring of metal detector, temperature checks, moisture pick up, water monitoring etc.

Microbiology Lab Supervisor - College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, Pakistan - Peshawar, Pakistan

(2007 - 2016)

• Emphasized on the maintenance of aseptic conditions at food microbiology lab which resulted in contamination free environment at work place
• Conducted bacterial cultures with help of Autoclave, Water Bath, Laminar Flow, Incubation, Calculation of Colonies by Colony Counter, and identified them through staining and microscopic study
• Collected and analyzed samples of different food products from the market to check the pathogenic microbial load and improved methods of food preservations
• Calculated human surface bacterial load to identify and minimize it while performing food microbiological experimentation
• Compared raw, cooked and saturated protein food products using dilution factor, plating technique, incubation and performed microscopic identification to develop best food preservation method

Senior Research Assistant - College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, Pakistan - Peshawar, Pakistan

(2007 - 2016)

• Formulated and standardized poly herbal formulations that improved immunity system and benefited the consumer with obesity related health problems, and improved the life of diabetic patients
• Supervised eight groups of 25 persons daily to train them for conducting different microbial cultures, herbal extraction with the help of Rotary Evaporator and practiced different anti-microbial activities
• Identified different useful herbal anti-bacterial and anti-fungal extractions
• Reviewed new and modified applications techniques, which improved food quality and suggested the use of herbal products for different pathogenic microbes

Research Assistant - Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan - Peshawar, Pakistan

(2003 - 2007)

• Developed methods of cooked packed food preservation by using a combination of Irradiation and UHT treatment
• Analyzed the food quality by Organoleptic test, calculation of moisture content during food storage and calculated protein by the use of digestion plant
• Used HPLC proficiently for food microbiology research
• Clarified and communicated the importance of safe disposal of microbiological materials to obtain healthy environment
• Performed physical and chemical tests on food products, developed for consumption which also can be kept at room temperature stored up to six months

MPhil - Biotechnology (Food Microbiology) - University of Peshawar, Pakistan (2003 - 2007)

Bachelor of Science - Bio-Medical Science - University of Peshawar, Pakistan (1985)