Sana Abid
FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST
Sharjah
Summary
Innovative Food Technologist offering 6 years of positive industry experience. Well-versed in quality monitoring and food product formulation to drive company sales and customer satisfaction and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Senior Microbiologist
Ain Soltan Desalination and Distribution
02.2021 - Current
- Implemented cutting-edge technologies to optimize lab workflows, reducing costs and increasing productivity.
- Conducted training sessions on proper lab techniques for non-microbiology staff members, ensuring adherence to best practices throughout the organization.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Inspected items and compared them against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Developed new microbial assays for faster detection of pathogens, improving turnaround times.
- Conducted thorough audits of manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Created detailed reports summarizing test results, facilitating clear communication between departments regarding product status and required actions.
- .Served as a subject matter expert in quality control, routinely consulted by colleagues for guidance on complex issues or unique challenges.
- Developed comprehensive training materials, contributing to the professional development of junior analysts and improving overall team performance.
- Evaluated vendor performance by conducting regular assessments, fostering strong partnerships that ensured consistent supply chain quality.
- Ensure SOP, HACCP, ESMA implementations.
- Handling Dubai municipality requirements at the time of inspection.
Quality Control Chemist
Health Pure Water Filling
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Carefully handled lab samples and disposed of waste by adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted routine calibration of laboratory instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
- Generated technical reports and other documentation to record analytical test results and conclusions.
- Developed robust validation protocols for new analytical methods, ensuring their reliability and accuracy.
- Participated in new process development and process optimization programs to enhance overall system capabilities.
- Troubleshot complex instrumentation issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough chemical analyses and implementing corrective actions.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Sir Syed Institute For Technical Studies
Kannur 04.2001 -
Skills
Good laboratory practices
Quality Control Procedures
Training and mentoring
Good Manufacturing Practices
Laboratory Management
Hazard analysis
Food Labeling Regulations
Product Recall Procedures
Personal Hygiene Standards
Incident Investigation
Product Inspection
Corrective Action Implementation
Packaging and labeling knowledge
Product Testing
Certification
PIC Train the trainer
Timeline
PIC Train the trainer
08-2024
Basic Food safety and training
05-2023
Advance level 4 in food safety and management
03-2022
Senior Microbiologist
Ain Soltan Desalination and Distribution
02.2021 - Current
Haccp level 3
06-2018
Quality Control Chemist
Health Pure Water Filling
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Microbiology
Sir Syed Institute For Technical Studies
04.2001 -