DARSHAN SONI

137 Woodbine Pl, Oshawa ON Phone: 289.927.1784 Email: darshansoni08@gmail.com

LAB TECHNICIAN
~ Quality Assurance, Quality Inspection Pharmaceuticals ~
Dedicated, motivated and reliable Lab Technician with a proven ability to complete
tasks with optimal efficiency, accuracy and while adhering to protocol standards.
Seeking employment opportunity to further expand skillset. Exceptional proficiency in
learning new concepts, working well under pressure and an ability to communicate
ideas clearly and with focus. Additional Strengths:
Proficient with Microsoft/Computer
High
volume
multi-tasking
to
exceed
software
expectations
Ability to prioritize with organizational
Detail orientation; strong initiative & work
strengths
ethic
Analytical
problem
solving
to
Excellent communication & interpersonal
streamline workflow
skills

AREAS OF SKILLS TRAINING

Data Analysis &

Interpretation
Drug Testing on Animal
Tissue
Quality
Inspection/Assurance

Synthesis & Purity Testing

Lab Equipment Operation

Blood Sampling
Record Keeping

Conducting of Chemical
Experiments

Statistical Training

ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2016 - Chemical Lab Technician Diploma Durham College, Oshawa ON
Related Coursework: Food & Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, QA/QC,
Biology, Statistics
Related Work Experience:
Precisely operated and maintained different analytical instruments like GC,
HPLC, IR, Fluorimeter, UV/VIS spectrophotometer
Calibrated instruments and followed procedures according to the SOPs
Accurately performed gravimetric analysis of different sample mixtures
Synthesized different organic compounds and performed purification of the
product as well as purity tests according to pharmacopoeial standards
Skilled to prepare different required materials (solid and liquid) according
to analytical standards
Performed different analytical processes, calculations as well as checking
the data with the standard limits
Strictly followed cGMP while performing experiments under Canadian
Safety Standards
Trained to handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals
Prepared media/culture solutions and performed microbiological
experiments under aseptic environment
2014 - Bachelor of Pharmacy Gujarat Technological University, Gandhinagar,
Gujarat, India

Related Coursework: Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Bio Chemistry Medicinal

Chemistry, In/Organic Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Physical Chemistry,
Mathematics
Related Work Experience:
Operated different pharmaceutical instruments such as tablet press, coating
pan, disintegrator, dissolution apparatus and screening machine
Performed different analytical tests like assay purity, percent moisture,
residual impurity tests
Handled very sensitive organic materials carefully and performed
experiments independently
Operated different analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, UV/VIS, Karl
Fischers Titration, Coulometer, Colorimeter, Flame photometer
Familiar with the parts used in different instruments as well as cleaning
procedures of the same
Prepared fermentation medias and cultures for microbiological experiment
using aseptic techniques as well as used microbiological equipment like
HAO and incubators

DARSHAN SONI
137 Woodbine Pl, Oshawa ON Phone: 289.927.1784 Email: darshansoni08@gmail.com

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Company: Pulse Pharma Mfg Co, Himatnagar, Gujarat, India
Post: Trainee
Duration: 3 months (2012-2013)
Related experience:
Trained under production and quality control departments
Operated different tablet production instruments such as tablet press,
tablet coating pan, mixing equipment, granulator as well as tablet
dedusting equipment
Performed different quality control parameters on tablets using hardness
tester, disintegration apparatus, friabilator and dissolution
Operated tablet blister packaging unit and observed closely to ensure the
standard quality of packaging
Proper documentation and constant updates to the supervisor in charge
Followed step-by-step SOPs while using any equipment or instruments as
well as all the processes were followed under cGMP
Trained to keep the workplace clean, safe and effective
Effective communication with supervisors and other staff to overcome any
difficulty at workplace
PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
2013
Pharmacognosy, Botanical Sciences Gujarat Technological University, Gandhinagar

Under supervision of professors and additional Academics, formulation of Ancient

holistic powder medications
Documentation, communicating with professors, remaining after hours to create
products,
Manipulating and purifying elements primarily from natural sources, foliage and
more submission of findings and requests for additional materials if needed

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
LEADER ~ Community Engagement Project
2013
Coordinated blood donation camp, arranging through friend networking and
social media, hosted by Prathama; Accepted donations from over 50 contributors

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Customer Service Representative Macs Convenience, Bowmanville ON
2015-Present
Customer Service Representative S R Smoke & Variety, Oshawa ON
2015