Experience

Advent Bioservices

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• QA Officer

  • Aug 2022 - Present



MGS Laboratories Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2022



Northwick Park Hospital

• London, United Kingdom

• QA Officer

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Microbiologist

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2016



NHS North West London

• Microbiologist

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  QA Microbiologist in the pharmacy department QA Microbiologist in the pharmacy department



Baxter International Inc.

• Microbiologist

  • Aug 2014 - 2015



DDDLImited (Fleet Laboratories)

• Watford, United Kingdom

• Microbiologist

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Managing and performing all routine quality control microbiology analysis including water testing, environmental monitoring, media preparation and testing, microbial identification, stability and release bioburden testing of raw materials, bulks and final products of pharmaceutical, toiletries and cosmetics adhering to company Work Instructions (WI’s). Necessity to write quarterly microbiology laboratory reports, work instructions, raising deviations and microbiology laboratory out of specification reports when required. Responsible for two microbiologists ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Fronting internal and external audits (i.e. MHRA and FDA) on microbiological matters when required. Responsible for liaising with all departments as well as the Quality Department in the business on any challenges that may occur. Show less



Sanofi

• France
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analyst

  • Dec 2008 - Jun 2012

  Performing all round routine quality control microbiology analysis including water testing, endotoxin analysis, environmental monitoring, media preparation and testing, stability and release bioburden testing, microbial identification and cell maintenance and assaying testing adhering to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Necessity to write quarterly water reports and deviations and investigate issues as required. Writing testing instructions, liaising with other department and takes a positive approach to tackle challenges. Show less



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Microbiologist

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

  Responsible for over-seeing the non-sterile environmental monitoring programme at both Harlow and Ware sites. The main duties included microbial water analysis, viable air sampling, microbial swabbing and contact plate monitoring of clinical production areas and microbial testing of compressed air and nitrogen as stated in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Other duties include media control analysis on bought in media. Necessity to write quarterly reports, action reports and investigate issues as required. It was essential to communicate and investigate any adverse trends to production personnel of all levels. Show less



Abbott/Aesica Pharmaceuticals

• Senior Analyst

  • Sep 2003 - Apr 2008

  Responsible for organising the non-sterile environmental monitoring programme for pharmaceutical and chemical production areas. The main duties included supervising a team of technicians to ensure that microbial water testing, Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) of water samples and products, viable air sampling, microbial swabbing of pharmaceutical production areas and microbial testing of compressed gases are performed as stated in the corporate guidelines. Responsible for organising the non-sterile environmental monitoring programme for pharmaceutical and chemical production areas. The main duties included supervising a team of technicians to ensure that microbial water testing, Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) of water samples and products, viable air sampling, microbial swabbing of pharmaceutical production areas and microbial testing of compressed gases are performed as stated in the corporate guidelines.



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scientific Officer

  • May 1996 - Aug 2003