Shakshi Agrawal
Quality Control Professional | Microbiology & Pharmaceutical Lab Background
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About
Detail-oriented Quality Control professional with a B.Sc. in Microbiology and over 4 years of combined pharmaceutical QC and production experience across Canada and India. Currently a Production Technician at Apotex Inc., logging and tracking samples in LIMS, supporting QC inventory and materials management, and coordinating SOP and GMP training within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Prior experience as a QC Chemist at Sun Pharmaceuticals included hands-on analytical testing, documentation, and compliance with compendial and regulatory standards.
Complemented by a Chemical Laboratory Technician program from Seneca College. Known for accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated lab environment — well-positioned to take on the inventory, sample management, documentation, and coordination responsibilities of a Coordinator, QC role.
Experience
Production Technician - Apotex Inc. - Toronto Area, ON
(2024-03)
- Log and receive raw material, semi-finished, and stability samples in LIMS, ensuring accurate, timely documentation to support QC testing and release timelines.
- Support inventory and materials management for the department, tracking availability of lab supplies and ensuring proper labelling, storage, and traceability.
- Perform sample handling and documentation activities in full compliance with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and safety standards within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Coordinate SOP and GMP training activities within the department, helping ensure ongoing compliance and readiness across the team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production and QC team members to prioritize daily workload and meet departmental timelines.
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail across all documentation, labelling, and inventory-related tasks.
QC Chemist - Sun Pharmaceuticals - Mumbai, India
(2019-06 - 2021-10)
- Performed quality control testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products using established chemical and instrumental techniques.
- Interpreted and documented test results, calculations, and observations in accordance with compendial standards and in-house testing methods.
- Maintained accurate, audit-ready documentation of all testing activities in compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
- Supported sample tracking and inventory of laboratory materials, contributing to on-time completion of testing schedules.
- Collaborated with laboratory team members to troubleshoot testing issues and meet departmental turnaround times and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology - Mumbai University (2016-06 - 2019-05)
Diploma - Chemical Laboratory Technician - Seneca College, York Campus (2022-01 - 2023-08)