Ashish Kumar Das

Experience

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  Icddr,b

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2015

  Senior Research Assistant

  • Analysis and store blood, stool, water, food, and soil samples.• Carry out routine Microbiology, Clinical pathology, Parasitology and Hematology testing procedure.• Perform ELISA, PBMC, STH identification, Kato-Katz, bacteria culture, isolation, staining and microscopy.• Perform biochemical investigation for bacteria like IMVIC, API 20 A, coagulase, catalase, urease and MIU test.• Maintenance sterilization process, sample storage & transport, cooling chain, inventory, budget, calibration, biohazard, and biosecurity.• Data entry & analysis, literature review, article publication, SOP preparation & implementation. Show less

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  Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2022

  Microbiologist

  • Process, storage and microbiological analysis of water and food samples.• Culture for E. coli, Coliform, SPC, Salmonella spp.; Vibrio spp.; Shigella spp.; Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Campylobacter spp., Yeast, Mold, and yeast like fungi etc. • Carry out of bacterial and fungal culture, isolation, identification, stocking, staining, microscopy, and colony count. • Perform IMVIC, API 20A, coagulase, catalase, urease, MIU and drug sensitivity testing.• Maintenance sterilization process, inventory, budget, calibration, biohazard, and biosecurity.• Oversees writing and maintenance of the laboratory QA/QC manual and analytical standard operating procedures (SOP’s) used by the laboratories and other divisions. Show less

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  University of Zurich

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Research Fellow-Microbiolgoy and Immunology
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  Cotecna Inspection

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2023

  Asst. Manager-Food & Agriculture Laboratory

  • Development, operation & maintenance of Agri commodities & Food testing laboratory• Physical & chemical analysis of cereals, vegetable oils, marine & food commodities• Preparation, review, validation & implement of SOPs, testing parameter• Following & maintenance of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AOAC, FOSFA, GAFTA, GLP• Preparation & execution report, presentation, budget, inventory, quotation & business development• Oversee PT, ILC, calibration, validation, sub-contracting, sterilization, biohazard & biosecurity Show less

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  TIC Advisor

  Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

  Sr. Technical Manager-Food & Agriculture Service Division

  • Monitor quality control and regulatory compliance for laboratory tests• Oversee sample collection, storage, and logistics• Conduct inspections and audits for various quality and certification standards• Coordinate technical information sharing with foreign laboratories• Manage junior staff through guidance, evaluations, and training• Update methods and validate new laboratory procedures for accuracy and efficiency• Oversee the laboratory budget to ensure cost-effective resource use• Ensure data integrity through accurate recording, analysis, and reporting• Enforce health and safety standards, performing risk assessments as needed• Provide technical expertise to resolve complex testing issues• Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders regarding services and results• Drive innovation by implementing new technologies and improving workflows Show less

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  Bureau Veritas Group

  Dec 2024 - now

  Lead Auditor