Sreekutty C B

Dedicated and detail-oriented Microbiologist with over two years of laboratory experience in food and water microbiological testing, quality control, and laboratory quality management systems. Hands-on experience in microbiological analysis, pathogen detection, environmental monitoring, bioburden analysis, method verification, microbial culture maintenance, and ISO/NABL laboratory practices. Skilled in operating advanced microbiological instruments including MALDI-TOF, VITEK® 2 Compact, VIDAS®, TEMPO®, and Assurance GDS.

Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, GLP, GMP, and FSSAI requirements. Seeking a Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Production Microbiologist position where I can contribute to product quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.

TRAINEE ANALYST - QUALITY EVALUATION LABORATORY, SPICES BOARD (MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA) - Palarivattom, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

(2023-11 - 2025-11)

• Performed microbiological analysis of food, spices & environmental samples as per ISO, AOAC, and FDA BAM methods.
• Conducted environmental monitoring and bioburden analysis to maintain controlled lab conditions.
• Maintained MTCC reference cultures for QC and method verification.
• Performed internal calibration of instruments & glassware for accuracy and traceability.
• Conducted Salmonella method verification using ISO, AOAC, and FDA BAM reference protocols.
• Participated in PT and ILC programs to ensure analytical competency and result reliability.
• Estimated measurement uncertainty for microbiological parameters per ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Supported ISO, NABL, and FSSAI audits with documentation review and compliance checks.
• Maintained laboratory documentation & quality records as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
• Operated MALDI-TOF, VITEK 2, VIDAS, TEMPO, and Assurance GDS for rapid microbial ID & detection.

MICROBIOLOGY INTERN - KOCHIN TEST HOUSE - Thripunithura, Kochi, Kerala, India

(2023-02 - 2024-03)

• Performed microbiological testing of food and water samples following standard laboratory protocols.
• Identified and analyzed foodborne pathogens including Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens, Total Plate count, Yeast and Mold.
• Prepared and sterilized microbiological culture media as per GLP requirements.
• Performed autoclaving and sterilization procedures ensuring aseptic conditions.
• Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and standard microbiological safety procedures.

M.Sc. (Hons.) - Microbiology - Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India (2022)

B.Sc. - Microbiology - ST. Mary's College for Women, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala) (2019)