Gopika Kothalkar

Detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with experience in food manufacturing, food safety compliance, internal audits, and quality control operations. Skilled in monitoring production processes, maintaining QA documentation, conducting hygiene and sanitation inspections, and ensuring compliance with FSSAI, GMP, and SOP standards.

Quality Assurance Executive - Pagariya Food Labs Pvt. Ltd. - Nagpur

(2025-07)

• Conduct daily inspections of CPU operations and monitor production activities.
• Verify records, log sheets, and documentation as per FSSAI requirements.
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, grooming, and cleaning practices.
• Perform sensory evaluation before packing and dispatch.
• Conduct internal audits and implement CAPA.
• Provide food safety and hygiene training to staff.

Quality Assurance Trainee - Shubhalaxmi Food Industry - Nagpur

(2024-07 - 2024-12)

• Performed quality analysis of raw materials and finished products.
• Prepared and verified Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Maintained traceability and QA documentation.
• Supported hygiene, sanitation, and pest control monitoring.
• Coordinated with Amazon, Flipkart, and Zepto projects.

Trainee Researcher – Tissue Culture Lab - iGen Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Nagpur

(2024-03 - 2024-05)

• Worked on mycorrhizal biofertilizer development.
• Performed inoculation, multiplication, and harvesting activities.
• Handled media preparation and sterilization procedures.

M.Sc. - Biotechnology - Dr. Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi (2020 - 2022)

B.Sc. - Chemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology - Shri Shivaji Science College (2017 - 2020)