Saili Dixit Gadkari

- SAILI DIXIT -/- Scientist - Microbiology 604/A1, Shree Laxmi Park phase 1, Lokmanya nagar, Pada number 2, Thane west 400606, Thane, India Quality control microbiologist, with experience of working in a GMP environment, looking forward to working in the field of biology and gain expertise in the current practices of microbiological and biotechnological areas. To stay abreast with the latest trends of the working society. To explore related opportunities in similar areas of work. linkedin.com/in/saili-dixit-ab654859 WORK EXPERIENCE SKILLS Intern – Digital Marketing (remote) NAINLAB 28/12/2020-Present Achievements/Tasks Aseptic technique, Microbial enumeration, culture maintenance, Imparting training to peers, Good documentation practice, efficient communication, selfmotivation, digital marketing, content development Navi Mumbai Content writing including blogs, articles, Market research and analysis, designing social media posts, Providing website improvement suggestions Freelance Content Writer – Self employed 01/11/2020 – Present Achievements/Tasks Microsoft Office, ERP, ELIMS, ELN, SAP, LABNET Working with ERP software for accessing payroll at Precise labs Thane Developing novel, intriguing, well researched scientific and nontechnical content in niches including cosmetics and personal care, beauty, microbiology, medical devices and related fields, pharmaceutical and biological sciences. Generalized content on topic of choice also provided. Associate Scientist - Microbiology Colgate Palmolive 09/2019 - 10/2020, IT LITERACY: Working with ELIMS software for sample entries and data entry, documentation of actual analysis in ELN (paperless documentation) at Janssen Working with ELN, SAP and LABNET systems at Colgate Palmolive Mumbai Achievements/Tasks Total plate count of personal care, oral care samples, water analysis of pilot plant water, Neutralization validation test for oral, personal and home care samples, Cleaning and sanitization (C & S) monitoring of microbiology laboratory as well as pilot plant using Charms ATP swabs, conventional swabs, media preparation and growth promotion, hands on training on MRT and APET tests, daily laboratory temperature and humidity monitoring via datalogger system. Supporting various oral care, personal care, home care projects. New techniques learnt – 1) Celsis rapid technique for estimation of microbial activity 2) Compact dry plate method for rapid screening of microorganisms Achievements – Standardized the variable Bacillus subtilis culture of the lab for tests, coordination with the global team for the same. LANGUAGES English Full Professional Proficiency Hindi Full Professional Proficiency Marathi Native or Bilingual Proficiency INTERESTS Reading books, writing content, cooking,singing Chemist - Microbiology Janssenn Cilag 03/2017 - 09/2019, Mumbai Achievements/Tasks Microbial limit test, water activity determination of pharmaceutical products as per EP, USP, environmental monitoring, sample entry of incoming samples, handling LIMS, Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), media preparation and growth promotion test, shelf-life studies of media, documentation archival of microbiology related books, participated in USFDA and other regulatory audits. Page 1 of 3 Assistant microbiologist Precise Analytics lab (Meyer Vitabiotics) 11/2015 - 03/2017, Thane An NABL, FDA approved, third-party testing laboratory of Meyer Vitabiotics, that deals with the testing of pharmaceutical and food products, water analysis, method validations of analytical methods, stability monitoring and testing of products, sample testing guidance to clients. Achievements/Tasks Performing microbial limit test, vitamin and antibiotic assays, preservative efficacy test, bacterial endotoxin test, spore count assay of pharmaceutical products as per IP,BP,EP,USP, food and water analysis, media preparation and growth promotion test, regulatory body audit preparations, reporting results of samples, sterilization of glasswares and material load, depyrogenation, handling of microbial cultures, looking after purchase requirements of Microbiology Laboratory, faced FDA, NABL and other regulatory and client audits. Page 2 of 3 WORK EXPERIENCE Senior microbiologist Equinox Solutions 04/2013 - 08/2015, Navi Mumbai An NABL approved third-party testing laboratory dealing with various client samples including, food, water, swab, air. Achievements/Tasks Routine microbiological analysis of incoming food, beverage, water and swab samples as per BIS, APHA, BAM, calibration of equipments like weighing balances, ph meter, incubators, sample report writing and submission, NABL audit preparation. ONLINE CERTIFICATES Teach English online (Coursera) Why write a book (Elsevier) Basic cosmetic chemistry for beginners (Udemy) Strategic thinking (Linkedin learning) EDUCATION Certificate course in Quality assurance and Quality management RAAJ GPRAC Institute 09/2018 - 12/2018, Thane Courses Ranked 1st in the LSSSDC entrance exam for this course MSc Microbiology Ramnarain Ruia College 06/2010 - 06/2012, Mumbai Courses Thesis - Study of immunomodulatory effects of algal extracts Internship Summer training at IIT Bombay Mumbai Courses Worked on project titled 'Oxidative stress response in E.coli', got hands-on experience in handling Agarose gelelectrophoresis and SDS-PAGE Page 3 of 3 EDUCATION Extracurricular activities Institution/Place of Education Courses Participation and 1st prize in poster presentation and bioskit in the inter-college event, ‘Synapse’, a Life Sciences departmental event of Ramnarain Ruia college, Mumbai Participation at each year in ‘Microbes’, a microbiology departmental event of Ramnarain Ruia college, Mumbai. BSc Microbiology Ramnarain Ruia College 06/2007 - 06/2010, Mumbai HSC Science M.H. Junior College 06/2005 - 06/2007, Thane SSC Holy Cross Convent High School Thane Page 4 of 3