SAMPATHKUMAR BANDI
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Summary
Highly skilled Microbiologist with proven experience improving scientific community by performing accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to research funding efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Microbiologist
Aurobindo Pharma
08.2022 - Current
- Established rigorous quality control measures to maintain accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Designed and executed successful validation studies for new testing methods, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provided critical support during audits by presenting data effectively and addressing any concerns raised by auditors.
- Mentored junior microbiologists, building a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Conducted training sessions on proper lab techniques for non-microbiology staff members, ensuring adherence to best practices throughout the organization.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts that secured cost-effective supplies without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
- Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison between microbiology teams and other functional areas within the company.
- Played an instrumental role in troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime in the lab.
- Managed overall laboratory functions.
- Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Scheduled and trained technical staff members.
- Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository.
- Created database of organisms in environmental monitoring in manufacturing areas.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous QC testing procedures for microbiological analysis.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with EPA, and ISO guidelines through strict adherence to protocols and proper documentation.
- Assisted in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas of concern within the QC Microbiology department.
- Validated new methods for microbial testing, increasing the accuracy and reliability of results.
- Supported facility audits by providing comprehensive documentation of microbiological tests and results.
Senior Executive - Microbiologist
Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals Unit-16
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Ensured regulatory compliance with FDA, EPA, and ISO guidelines through strict adherence to protocols and proper documentation.
- Reduced contamination risks by maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.
- Validated new methods for microbial testing, increasing the accuracy and reliability of results.
- Assisted in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas of concern within the QC Microbiology department.
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, ensuring minimal downtime in the lab.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address product quality issues related to microbiology.
- Supported facility audits by providing comprehensive documentation of microbiological tests and results.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and increased knowledge within the department.
- Monitored environmental monitoring programs to maintain a controlled manufacturing environment.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical reagents and consumables needed for testing purposes.
- Developed robust test methods to accurately identify various types of microorganisms present in samples.
- Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Scheduled and trained technical staff members.
- Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships between organisms and environment.
Executive Microbiologist
MSN Laboratories Pvt.Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Supported research projects with timely specimen collection, preparation, and documentation for various studies.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining detailed records of laboratory procedures and results.
- Evaluated the efficacy of disinfectant agents using standardized tube dilution methods to inform manufacturing areas to use required concentration of disinfectant for clean rooms.
- Conducted routine environmental monitoring surveys to assess microbial presence in manufacturing facilities, ensuring product safety and quality control.
- Presented manufacturing and microbiology environmental monitoring trends, staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and incorporating them into current methodologies.
- Optimized lab workflow by training junior staff members on proper equipment usage, sample handling, and data recording practices.
Officer Microbiology
Shilpa Medicare
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Boosted team morale through recognition programs, resulting in higher productivity levels.
- Performed Environmental monitoring in Aseptic areas and microbiology laboratory Areas by passive air sampling , active air sampling, surface monitoring and personal monitoring.
- Enumeration of biological indicators and stock maintenance biological indicators which is used for qualification of Steam Sterilizer.
Trainee Raeserch Associate
CRIDA
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Enhanced trainee experience by developing comprehensive orientation programs and hands-on training sessions.
- Preparation microbial culture slants and cryovials.
- Preparation of microbial biofertilizer by using charcoal and talc.
- Sorghum and maize seeds growing by using biofertilizer in drought and temperature stress conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Palamuru University
Mahaboobnagar07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Microbiolgy, Chemistry, Botony
Osmania University
Nizamabad04.2009
Skills
- Sterility Testing
- Bacterial endotoxin testing
- Microbial limit test
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Sterilization techniques
- Quality Control Procedures
- Microbial Identification by Vitek-2
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Protein Purification by SDS PHASE
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Telugu, Hindi
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior Microbiologist
Aurobindo Pharma
08.2022 - Current
Senior Executive - Microbiologist
Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals Unit-16
01.2018 - 08.2022
Executive Microbiologist
MSN Laboratories Pvt.Ltd
09.2014 - 01.2018
Officer Microbiology
Shilpa Medicare
03.2013 - 09.2014
Trainee Raeserch Associate
CRIDA
03.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Microbiology
Palamuru University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiolgy, Chemistry, Botony
Osmania University
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