Vini Justin
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Senior Microbiologist with over six years of experience in food and water testing within ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratories. Skilled in method validation, laboratory documentation, quality control, and microbiological analysis. Known for strong leadership, precision, and commitment to delivering accurate, reliable results. Seeking a challenging role to contribute expertise to a dynamic and growth-oriented team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior microbiologist
EFLOCHEM LAB - CONCORD CORODEX LLC
Dubai , UAE
11.2024 - Current
- Lead representative during EIAC and internal audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- Develop and validate microbiological methods as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Verify operation, calibration, and maintenance of microbiological equipment.
- Review test reports to ensure accuracy, integrity, and traceability.
- Prepare and approve microbiological test reports in compliance with standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis for non-conforming results and implement corrective actions.
- Safeguard confidentiality of laboratory data and customer information.
Senior Microbiologist , Lab In Charge
RAAX Chemical and Biological Laboratory LLC
Dubai , UAE
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Handled ISO/IEC 17025:2017 documentation and internal audit compliance.
- Updated, revised, and maintained Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual.
- Prepared Standard Operating Procedure, technical documents and quality guidelines.
- Interpreted laboratory analysis results, including uncertainty calculations.
- Conducted proficiency testing for method validation (LGC, FAPAS, ILAC, PHE, ERA).
- Purchase, revival and maintenance of pure culture and verified it's virulence.
Senior Microbiologist -Lab in Charge
GHP Testing and Calibration Laboratory
Dubai , UAE
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Assist with quality Manager to update, revise and maintain Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual.
- Participate in Internal and External Audits.
- Perform Microbiological testing, air quality and other IQC ( Internal Quality Control) procedure.
- Microbiological analysis using APHA, USFDA BAM, CMMEF, ISO, CCFRA, AOAC and rapid detection method with organism identification and serotyping, this include use of petriflim, kit, MPN.
- Environmental Air Quality Monitoring and shelf life studies of food.
- Isolation and identification of food, water and swab( hand swab & surface swab).
- Prepare and check the quality of media as per ISO 11133.
- Led multiple research initiatives for improved scientific understanding of microbes' behaviour.
Senior Microbiologist - cum Quality Control
Avaran Group of water treatment plant
Kerala, India
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Analysing the quality of water by Microbiological and chemical testing as per the method of BIS ( Bureau of Indian Standard).
- Responsible for internal auditing for water treatment operation as well as supplier audit.
- Investigate complaints such as illegal labelling, improper package and customer complaints.
- To determine root cause and advise on methods for prevention of recurrence.
- Give training for the staffs regarding quality of water and it's importance.
- Managing hygiene and quality system of the Company.
- Supervising the industrial safety measures for the work place.
Quality controler cum Microbiologist
Mosa Clean water Environmental Services PVT.LTD
Kerala, India
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Controlled water production to avoid critical control point deviations.
- Checked packaged materials prior to dispatch.
- Ensured safety and quality of the final product for consumers.
- Monitored production area and laboratory hygiene.
- Prepared microbiological media and reagents as per sterilization techniques.
- Conducted microbial analysis of finished products and prepared reports.
- Performed air quality testing and swab analysis for machines and workers' hands.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala 03.2011
Skills
- Laboratory Management
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Documentation
- Method Validation, verification & Uncertainty calculation
- Microbiology Techniques
- Proficiency Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
- SOP & Technical Document Preparation
- Communication & Leadership
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Familiar with ISO 1016:2015, 2017 WHO USEPA AOAC APHA CMMEF DM Guidelines, BS 7592:2022
Certification
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015.
- HACCP Level 3, HABC Award in supervising for food manufacturing.
- HACCP LEVEL 1 and 2
- Hands on workshop on Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics ISO certified.
- Bureau of Indian Standard on Packaged Drinking Water
Timeline
Senior microbiologist
EFLOCHEM LAB - CONCORD CORODEX LLC
11.2024 - Current
Senior Microbiologist , Lab In Charge
RAAX Chemical and Biological Laboratory LLC
09.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Microbiologist -Lab in Charge
GHP Testing and Calibration Laboratory
05.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Microbiologist - cum Quality Control
Avaran Group of water treatment plant
04.2016 - 03.2017
Quality controler cum Microbiologist
Mosa Clean water Environmental Services PVT.LTD
03.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Microbiology
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Mahatma Gandhi University