Swaroopa

Biomedical scientist (M.S., Biological and Biomedical Sciences) with research experience in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and autophagy using the S. cerevisiae model, focused on cellular mechanisms relevant to health and disease. Skilled in experimental design, molecular techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing. Complementary industry background in food safety and quality systems (GMP, GLP, HACCP, regulatory compliance), including quality inspections, audits, documentation review, and corrective action implementation.

Strong collaborator with experience training and mentoring others. Interested in drug development, clinical research, regulatory sciences, and biotech/pharma roles.

Graduate Research Assistant at Oakland University (2023-09 – 2026-05)

• Maintained accurate experimental records, data tracking, and documentation in accordance with lab standards, ensuring traceability and audit-readiness
• Conducted quantitative data analysis and quality checks, ensuring reproducibility and consistency prior to reporting results
• Identified process issues and collaborated with the research team to troubleshoot and optimize experimental procedures

Teaching Assistant – Microbiology Lab at Oakland University (2023-09 – 2026-04)

• Delivered hands-on training to undergraduate students on lab techniques, procedures, and safety protocol adherence
• Monitored compliance with laboratory safety standards and mentored students on procedural best practices

Project Manager & Food Safety Inspector at Food Safety Works (2020-10 – 2021-11)

• Served as primary point of contact for quality inspections and audits, ensuring client sites met contractual and regulatory requirements
• Verified documentation and generated reports on quality performance and compliance metrics for external stakeholders
• Identified non-conformances and implemented corrective actions in partnership with site management
• Led training delivery on quality control procedures, HACCP, and safety standards across client teams
• Maintained accurate records and ensured full traceability of operations for regulatory review

Food Safety Supervisor at Delaware North (2019-11 – 2020-02)

• Performed quality checks on products (temperature, consistency) to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Maintained documentation and adherence to quality standards; supported equipment monitoring and calibration

Food Safety Assistant & Supervisor (Part-time) at MCEC (2016-11 – 2019-11)

• Ensured ongoing compliance with FSANZ food safety and quality standards across high-volume operations
• Collaborated cross-functionally with food safety teams to maintain quality assurance protocols

Master of Biological and Biomedical Sciences in Biological and Biomedical Sciences – Oakland University (2023 – 2026)

Master of Biotechnology in Food Safety & Quality Control – University of Melbourne (2016 – 2018)

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology – Bengaluru University (2012 – 2015)