Dr. Muhammad Tariq

Experience

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  PepsiCo

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2008

  Microbiologist

  - Testing of Aquafina & CSD - Completion of ISO records.- PR - SAP etc.

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  Ingredion Incorporated

  Sept 2009 - now

  - Managing the Integrated Management System such as FSSC 22000:2018, HACCP, ISO 17025:2017 (PNAC), ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, Non-GMO, Halal, SMETA & URSA, GOTS & KOSHER certifications.- Maintaining accurately all the laboratory records for compliance with retention and data recording procedure. - Assessing the current demands on laboratory services; prioritizing testing based on business needs and departmental goals. Working with analysts and operations to schedule weekly laboratory support.- Maintaining all the calibration records and standards traceable to NIST where applicable.- Preparing and standardizing chemical reagents when necessary.- Ensuring necessary laboratory supplies and equipment are available. - Overseeing and administering the laboratory proficiency testing program by dispensing appropriate test samples. - Maintaining and monitoring the CRA & LGC check sample program. Coordinating the timely execution of sample orders.- Ensuring special test analysis needed to support optimization of in process parameters is performed in an appropriate and timely manner. - Conducting Out of Specification investigations, monitoring OOS trends, and implementing required corrective action.- Maintaining records to generate Monthly First Pass Compliance reports.- Seeking and implementing processes to continuously improve and optimize laboratory operations and efficiencies. Sustaining 5S2 by assuring performance of weekly audits and follow ups on corrections. - Revising and developing laboratory SOPs to stay current with scientific developments, customer, and business needs. - Evaluating new analytical equipment and instrumentation methodology. - Developing and implementing training on new technology and equipment to expand the skill sets of Analysts. Training laboratory Analysts on current GMP’s, GLP’s, ISO, and standard test methods and procedures. Maintaining training records. Show less - Operating and maintaining the safe, accident-free laboratory environment.- Maintaining a working knowledge of products and customer requirements as well as skills required to operate specified laboratory instruments/equipment and completion of microbiological analysis.- Maintaining the daily operation of the microbiology laboratory including, but not limited to, cleaning, sample testing, calibration, result accuracy/proficiency testing, supplies, and equipment’s.- Responsible for the execution and reassessment of the company Environmental Monitoring (EM) program. Collecting the EM and utilities samples for testing, complete data entry, trending, and investigate out of limits.- Responsible for microbiological risk-identification.- Performed special projects related to problems encountered with microbial testing and instruments and makes recommendations for solutions that will minimize future issues.- Accurately complete data entry into SAP; communicate concerns and nonconformance to Shift Engineer. - Providing the microbiological expertise and performs studies for diverse teams inside and outside the company.- Active member of customer specification review team. Analyzes, negotiates, and implements customer or industry microbiological specifications.- Assist with product nonconformance and customer complaints resolution as needed.- Assist in the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or any Certification pre-audit exercises at various assigned site operation centers.- Completion of internal audits of the Food Safety and Quality programs for the assigned site operation center.- Write, revise and update laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Work Instructions (WI), and Prerequisite Programs (PRRs) to meet evolving customer and business needs. - Coordinate and participate in cross-functional training schedule of Laboratory Analysts as required.- Performed other tasks as assigned. Show less

  • Lead Microbiologist - (Lead Assessor ISO 17025)

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Senior Microbiologist

    Dec 2017 - Sept 2022

  • Microbiologist

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Microbiologist

    Sept 2009 - Mar 2014