Jigishaben Devang Swami

Enthusiastic incumbent with experience in Microbiology testing and QA/QC -
Chemist. Presently, pursuing Post-Graduate Diploma in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs – Food, Pharma and Cosmetics at AAPS, Toronto. I also hold a MSc in Integrated Biotechnology with a specialization in Environmental Science (WES Equivalency: BSc+MSc).

• Enthusiastic incumbent with experience in Microbiology testing as a QA/QC - Chemist.
• Proficient in membrane filtration analysis with experience in using the same for soil & water analysis as a researcher.
• Competent in Microbiology testing with Good Laboratory Practice and Certified in WHMIS Training.
• Experience in handling lab equipment and LIMS Systems.
• Proven presentation and public speaking skills gained through numerous workshops and presenting research work.
• Teamwork, business etiquette, and consultancy skills gained through volunteering.

1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs | Academy of Applied
   Pharmaceutical Sciences - Toronto, ON [Apr, 2022 - Present]
   • Learned about compliance with established policies and procedures such as
   HACCP, GMP, GDP, Process Deviation, hold & release, and responsibilities of calibrating
   of various instruments.
   • Gained familiarity with the safety and QC requirements for biologics.
   • Attained extensive experience in drafting technical documents such as SOPs,
   deviation reports, and others.
2. MSc in Integrate Biotechnology (BSc + MSc) | Sardar Patel University, India [Sept, 2012
   - Dec, 2018]
   • Thesis: Isolation and Characterization of PHA-Producing Bacteria
   • Prepared stock cultures like agar plates, Agar based dipsticks, surface plating,
   and more.
   • Performed biochemical testing for the identification of micro-organisms like
   gram-positive, gram-negative, and others.
   • Carried out microbiological testing such as Spread-plate, Pour plate, Membrane
   filtration, Four flame, etc.