Hira Aslam is a performance-driven scientist with extensive experience working under FDA, ISO, ASTM and cGMP standards. She has a bachelor's degree in biology from Georgia Gwinnett College and has worked as a scientist at Ethicon since 2014, where she performs various tests on sutures including infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, and chemical assays. She also has experience as a microbiologist, pharmacy technician, and cashier. Hira has received several awards for her work in test method validation, water testing implementation, and protocol handling.

1. Hira Aslam
5190 Stonehaven view, Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (404) 641-0329 · Hiraaslam786@yahoo.com
Career Summary:
Performance-driven with exceptional analytical, technical and problem solving skills. Experienced
Scientist having worked under FDA,ISO, ASTM and cGMP standards. In depth knowledge on writing
protocols, validations and audits and inspections. Gained additional leadership and time management
experience by working for numerous organizations while pursuing my degree. Extensive educational
qualifications including a Bachelor of Science in Biology where I have obtained top academic honors.
Strong ability to work well as team member and leader with an exceptional work ethic.
Education:
Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA
Bachelor of Science in Biology,2014
Professional Experience:
Ethicon 2014 – Present
Scientist
Cornelia, Ga
 Performed infrared spectroscopy on sutures and verify the results in Lims.
 Executed Gas chromatography daily on sutures to check for the polybutilate content.
 Assisted in UV-Vis testing on sutures to figure out the percentage of dye content.
 Routinely tested chemical assays on non-absorbable sutures. Perform Tests that include colorfast,
percent dye, and FT-IRs.
 Performed Vicryl testing including Triclosan, Calcium, HPLC,and Xray.
 Cross trained on In-vitro and In-vivo testing on dyed, undyed, non-absorbable and absorbable
sutures as well as making weekly buffers.
Microbiologist
 Sampled water for extrusion lines and tested for endotoxins levels for negative bacterial growth.
 Ordered all laboratory media and supplies for microbiology testing.
 Tested all media for growth promotion using <USP 61> test method standards.
 Performed bioburden testing on sterile mesh samples.
 Executed weekly environmental testing including particle counts, viable air sampling, and surface
sampling using contact plates.
 Responsible for reporting results, verifying data, and entering information in the logbook.
 Performed endotoxin testing for negative bacterial growth.
 Responsible for sending samples to outside vendors and approving reports.
Other Responsibilities
 Assisted in implementation of new DI-water system to reduce microbial failures resulting in
product disposition.
 Lead project for continuous improvement for route cause investigation and CAPA system.
 Implemented endotoxin testing in house.

2.  Validated test method for growth promotion and microbial testing.
 Created protocols to validate environmental monitoring procedure for the CME.
 Accountable for microbiology documentation for all outside and internal audits.
 Interviewed potential employees for micro projects.
 Assisted in Kaizen and 6S for the chemical suture lab.
 Validated micro instruments, routed them through adaptive, and trained manufacturing on
processes.
CVS Alpharetta, GA 30022 2012 - 2014
Pharmacy Technician
 Provide exceptional customer service in very busy, fast- paced environments
 Responsible for working as a pharmacy technician which included typing scripts, calling doctors
and taking care of insurance needs
 Additionally responsible for counting pills, inventory management, ordering and receiving orders
Publix Johns Creek, GA 2008 – 2012
Kroger Alpharetta, GA 2006 - 2008
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
 Provided exceptional customer service working in very busy, fast paced environments
 Educated customers on products and answered any questions
 Closed the store at the end of each shift and ensured accuracy of the daily transactions
Laboratory Skills:
Cell cultures, aseptic technique, media and reagent preparation, Phylogenetic, PCR,extractions,
identify PH,make buffers, Autoclave, XPA, X-ray, GC, HPLC etc.
Equipment: Agarose gel, Thermo cycler, pipetting, GC, IR, X-ray, HPLC,Steam Sterilizer etc.
Additional Credentials:
Technical Skills: LATCP Certified, MATCP Certified, Lims, empower,
adaptive, Minitab, Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power
Point, Outlook; Mac/PC;
Awards/Honors:
 Awarded for flawlessly executing test method validation protocol
and multi-site cross functional protocol.
 Awarded in recognition of dedication and hard work with water
testing and endotoxin implementation in the facility.
 Awarded by Plant manager for completing a project to install a
new high purity de-ionized water generation and distribution
system in Cornelia.
 Awarded for multiple protocol handling in short notice.
 Awarded in recognition of support of the QA 2015 Credo Team.
Interests/Activities: Credo Action Team – member 2014-present