Hemangi R.

Hemangi R.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Process Technologist | Nutrition | Food safety and Quality enthusiast

  • Education

    • University of Mumbai

      2013 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science Biotechnology Distinction

      Graduated with DistinctionRelated coursework: Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Dairy Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Chemistry, ZoologyProject Trainee - Shreedhar Bhat’s Laboratory, Bangalore, India Project experience - completed training at Shreedhar Bhat’s Laboratory, Bangalore in the following fields of Biotechnology- • Recombinant DNA Technology • Plant Tissue Culture •… Show more Graduated with DistinctionRelated coursework: Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Dairy Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Chemistry, ZoologyProject Trainee - Shreedhar Bhat’s Laboratory, Bangalore, India Project experience - completed training at Shreedhar Bhat’s Laboratory, Bangalore in the following fields of Biotechnology- • Recombinant DNA Technology • Plant Tissue Culture • Immunotechnology • Polymerase Chain Reaction Show less

    • Lincoln University (NZ)

      2018 - 2019
      Masters of Science in Food Innovation Food Science Distinction

      Graduated with DistinctionRelated coursework : Food Processing and Quality, Food and Nutritional Biochemistry, Food Safety, Food Product Innovation, Food Contamination and SecurityDissertation: • Effect of nitrogen Nano bubbles combined with refrigeration on the microbiological quality of post-harvest raw fish fillets.The project was done in collaboration with Pacific Driveline Ltd, Auckland who lend us their Nano bubble technology.• New Product Development, concept to… Show more Graduated with DistinctionRelated coursework : Food Processing and Quality, Food and Nutritional Biochemistry, Food Safety, Food Product Innovation, Food Contamination and SecurityDissertation: • Effect of nitrogen Nano bubbles combined with refrigeration on the microbiological quality of post-harvest raw fish fillets.The project was done in collaboration with Pacific Driveline Ltd, Auckland who lend us their Nano bubble technology.• New Product Development, concept to commercialization of fermented fruit beverage using kefir culture blend. Show less

    • University of Mumbai

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Science - MS Biotechnology Distinction

      Graduated with DistinctionRelated coursework: Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Dairy Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Nanotechnology, Biophysics• Dissertation: Project Trainee, Bhabha Atomic and Research Centre (BARC), India Project experience in Food Technology Division at Bhabha Atomic and Research Centre as a part of my dissertation project work on the following topics;- Xanthan Production Using Whey Protein… Show more Graduated with DistinctionRelated coursework: Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Dairy Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Nanotechnology, Biophysics• Dissertation: Project Trainee, Bhabha Atomic and Research Centre (BARC), India Project experience in Food Technology Division at Bhabha Atomic and Research Centre as a part of my dissertation project work on the following topics;- Xanthan Production Using Whey Protein Concentrate - Nutraceutical Properties of Bitter Gourd Show less

  • Experience

    • Chikitsak Samuha's Patkar - Varde College

      Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
      Lecturer

      • Designed and delivered lectures and practical sessions in the laboratory environment – created interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials • Set monitored and marked assessments and examinations • Created presentations to deliver lecture material in the classroom setting and online learning environments • Conducted experiments and supervised undergraduate research projects • Theoretical and practical demonstrations and training in aseptic transfer techniques, microbial classification and identification, molecular biology (PAGE, plasmid isolation, RAPD, PCR), biochemical and histochemical analysis (spectrophotometry, microscopy), environmental analysis (BOD, COD, bioremediation), and statistics Show less

    • Summit Produce

      Mar 2018 - May 2018
      Farm Assistant
    • Foodstuffs South Island

      May 2018 - Aug 2019
      Produce Assistant, New World
    • Fonterra

      Aug 2019 - now

      · Assist the Laboratory to manage the development and implementation of effective systems and procedures to ensure the Laboratory meets safety, food safety, quality, environmental, and industry accreditation standards.· Manage and Perform purchasing, calibrations, and maintenance of equipment at Whareroa Lab, Plants and other in-process labs across LNI region· Participate in 4 step Problem solves with the Lab whenever required· Manage Projects for the Lab including introducing and coaching technicians with new techniques · Oversee the H&S & well-being, organize scenario trainings and Team building activities for the Laboratory Show less • Work in a state-of-the-art ISO/IEC 17025:2018 IANZ Accredited Microbiology Laboratory – primarily involved in microbiological testing of various milk product samples from multiple Fonterra processing plants• Work with modern equipment, ensure test procedures are accurately followed, record and document test results for a wide range of milk products from the production line • Perform routine quality control activities and equipment calibration – complete all tasks in compliance with quality management systems • Utilise LIMS to receive worklist samples and record results • Effectively coordinate with the Microbiology Laboratory team to meet Technical, Quality and Service requirements • Promote a culture of Operational Excellence and Best Practice – comply with all Health & Safety regulations • Make recommendations and promote best practice strategies for microbiology testing and work practices • Conduct microbiological testing of all samples received by the laboratory in accordance with NZTM2 and the laboratory procedural manuals • Ensure testing meets industry best practice policies, and the requirements of the Laboratory IANZ Accreditation Standards ISO/IEC 17025 Show less

      • Process Technologist

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Senior Lab Project Technician

        Oct 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Microbiology Laboratory Technician

        Aug 2019 - Sept 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • New world customer service programme

      New World Supermarket
    • Certified Chemical Handler

      Envirohaz limited
      Nov 2022
    • Foodstuffs retail loss prevention training programme

      Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd
    • Advanced auditing skills

      AsureQuality
      Jul 2023
    • Foodstuffs retail loss prevention training programme

      Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd
    • Certification training on Safety in chemical handling and laboratory working

      Ramnarain Ruia College - Mumbai
    • Essential operator training- Biotyper

      Bruker
      Oct 2022
    • Foodstuffs Food safety training programme

      Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd
    • Advanced HACCP

      AsureQuality
      May 2024
    • Advanced Operator Training- Biotyper

      Bruker
      Oct 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Hemangi R.
      Marketing Head - Efficiently leaded the marketing department of the intercollegiate fest BIOZEST 2013 held on 14th December 2013 at Patkar Varde College.
    • Awarded to Hemangi R.
      Merit Scholarship - Certified and qualified for award of Scholarship for Higher Education(SHE) under Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research(INSPIRE) in March 2011 by Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
    • Awarded to Hemangi R.
      State Microbioolympiad - secured VIth position in the 13th State Level MicrobioOlympiad organized by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, R.C. Patel Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shirpur on January 27,2014