Naveen Singh
Lurgan,UK
Summary
Quality-driven professional with expertise in high-risk chilled food manufacturing, specializing in molecular biology and technology management. Currently ensuring compliance as a Quality Assurance Technician at Avondale Foods Ltd., conducting internal audits and managing non-conformance procedures. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with production and hygiene teams, effectively communicating technical findings. Committed to driving continuous operational improvements through a risk-based analytical approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Assurance Technician
Avondale Foods Ltd.
Craigavon, UK
2025.11 - 2026.04
- Ensured site compliance with BRCGS, retailer CoPs (M&S, Waitrose, Morrisons), HACCP, and GMP within a high-risk chilled food environment.
- Conducted daily CCPs, temperature, and pH audits; managed non-conformances through root cause investigation, corrective actions, and risk-based product release.
- Maintained traceability, shelf-life verification, seal integrity, water activity testing, and raw material checks from intake to dispatch.
- Applied CI principles in QA/Production Lean meetings to reduce repeat deviations; contributed to cross-functional food safety projects across a diverse chilled portfolio.
Research Intern
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, India
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Investigated drought-stress gene networks in Raphanus sativus using RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, RT-qPCR, and Primer-BLAST.
- Conducted osmotic stress assays with PEG 6000 and ABA; quantified germination rate, root–shoot length, and stomatal density across treatments.
- Built and analysed gene interaction networks using STRING, DAVID, Cytoscape, and BLAST; identified regulatory roles of LEA, ERF, and WASL in drought adaptation.
Education
MSc. - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, UK 2023.09 - 2024.10
BTech - Biotechnology
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, India 2019.06 - 2023.07
Skills
- Food safety and quality systems: HACCP protocols, BRCGS standards, ISO 9001 & 22000, GMP practices
- Internal audits, CCP verification processes, CAPA implementation, Root Cause Analysis
- Laboratory controls: Microbiological testing methods, ATP monitoring techniques, Listeria testing
- Molecular biology techniques: DNA/RNA extraction methods for plants and microbes; PCR methodologies including RT-qPCR and gel electrophoresis
- Core competencies: Microsoft Office proficiency; Time and Project Management; Effective communication
Certification
- Level 3 HACCP for Manufacturing by Highfield
- TACCP and Vulnerability Risk Assessment by LP Associates
- Level 3 Effective Auditing and Inspection by Highfield
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety by High Speed Training
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt by Council of Six Sigma Certification
Accomplishments
- Gate Scholarship of 12,500 Rs. by DIAT Pune and AICTE
- GBP 5000 scholarship by Queen's University Belfast due to merit.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Avondale Foods Ltd.
2025.11 - 2026.04
MSc. - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Queen's University Belfast
2023.09 - 2024.10
Research Intern
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology
2022.07 - 2023.01
BTech - Biotechnology
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology
2019.06 - 2023.07