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Shivani Bhatia
Phone: +64 210 252 3944 Email: shivanibht@yahoo.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a highly motivated and ambitious individual able to give timely and accurate advice,
guidance, support and training to team members and individuals. Possessing excellent
management skills and having the ability to work with the minimum of supervision. Having a
proven ability to lead by example, consistently hit targets, improve best practices and organise
time efficiently.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Quality Assurance/ Quality Control 2012-2012
New Zealand College of Quality, Auckland, New Zealand
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Sciences 2008-2009
Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand
Bachelor of Science 2004-2007
Punjab University, U.T., India
Training/Short courses
HASNO Approved Handler; GLP/GMP
Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO9001 and FSSC 22000)
Project Management; 5S, VSM (Virtual Stream Mapping)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Microbiologist/ Second In Charge Jan 2015 – Aug 2016
Synlait Milk Ltd, New Zealand
 Set up the new on site Microbiology and Pathogens laboratory.
 Set up the Quality Management Systems to meet ISO17025.
 Methods validation, verification and development.
 Ordered and purchased lab equipment and supplies.
 Trained all staff at different levels. Supervised staff and rostered staff.
 Organized day to day lab operations and answered all customer queries.
 Prepared and participated in all external and internal audits (IANZ audits, customer
audits and supplier audits).
 Ensured all equipment is calibrated and labeled properly.
 Result reporting and authorization in LIMS/Lab ware system.
Apart from my key role for setting up the Microbiology Laboratory, I acted as Plant QA
Supervisor for maternity cover and as Plant Hygiene specialist for study leave cover.
Microbiology Supervisor Jun 2014 – Jan 2015
AsureQuality, New Zealand
 Managed and supervised all laboratory staff (approx. a team of 16 staff).
 Ensured all testing is delivered in an accurate manner and within TAT.

2. Curriculum Vitae of Shivani Bhatia
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 Trained all staff at required competency levels.
 Answered any customer queries and contacted customers with results.
 Staff Appraisals, Performance reviews and Staff engagement.
 Ensured correct SOP’s are followed and participated in document reviews.
 Managed Laboratory budget, staff timesheets and overtime.
 Kept lab up to date for any audits and participated in internal and external audits.
 Stock management of laboratory equipment and supplies.
 Ensured all equipment calibrations and validations are current.
Senior Microbiology Technician September 2011 – June 2014
Fonterra Co-operative Group, New Zealand
 Performed all initial start-up and end of the day procedures for the lab.
 Sample preparation and testing using aseptic techniques.
 Reviewed all laboratory Quality procedures and test methods annually.
 Participated in different projects related to efficient processing inside the lab.
 Reference Culture maintenance and preparation.
 Media preparation and validation.
 Reported and authorized all test results for laboratory using laboratory systems.
 Trained new staff in the lab. Managed and coordinated staff as required.
 Prepared Rosters and looking after the engagement projects for staff.
Microbiology Technician
Hill Laboratories Ltd, New Zealand Apr 2010 – Sept 2011
Eurofins Laboratories, New Zealand Feb 2010 – Apr 2010
 Performed all initial start-up procedures for the lab.
 Prepared samples using aseptic techniques.
 Conducted tests for general microbes and pathogens.
 Entered results and essential data into Lab Sys (Microbiology Lab Data Base).
 Participated in different projects related to efficient processing inside the lab and
ways to improve it. Also participated in projects related to Lab Max (5S).
 Prepared media and validated or laboratory as per testing requirements.
 Performed tests using latest and advanced molecular techniques.
 Sample registration and assisted customers on daily basis.
Bio manufacturing/ Production Technician Feb 2009 – Jan 2010
Life Technologies-Invitrogen, New Zealand
 Responsible for the manufacture of products as per production plan.
 Observed all safety rules and reporting all accidents/incidents.
 Participated effectively in quality improvement teams and promotes co-operative
effort between all departments and internal customers.
 Ensured plant hygiene and housekeeping is always maintained. Data entry for
MFG Pro for Routine Production work orders (to be done on a real time basis).
References available upon request