Experience

SQM Laboratory Solutions

• South Africa
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Consulting and implementation of good lab practices (ISO 17025) Internal auditing in line with ISO 17025 Training and nurturing technical lab staff Consulting and implementation of good lab practices (ISO 17025) Internal auditing in line with ISO 17025 Training and nurturing technical lab staff



Rhodes Food Group

• South Africa
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  To implement Good Laboratory Practices as per ISO 17025, manage staffs of Central Laboratory and maintain Central laboratory budget.  Complete new procedures and ensure procedures are kept up to date and relevant  Communicate new procedures of changes to procedures to laboratory staff  Organize, manage and analyze inter and intra lab verifications  Organize and manage calibrations and maintenance of equipment  Identify needs for new equipment and completion of CAPEX… Show more To implement Good Laboratory Practices as per ISO 17025, manage staffs of Central Laboratory and maintain Central laboratory budget.  Complete new procedures and ensure procedures are kept up to date and relevant  Communicate new procedures of changes to procedures to laboratory staff  Organize, manage and analyze inter and intra lab verifications  Organize and manage calibrations and maintenance of equipment  Identify needs for new equipment and completion of CAPEX for new equipment  Set up of annual laboratory budget and managing of purchases  Manage staff performance with regards to their job descriptions  Time management of staff  Approve annual leave of staff  Ensure all documents used in the laboratory are relevant and current  Ensure all documents are correctly completed and filed  Attend HACCP review meetings from time to time as requested by the technical manager  Perform internal audits of Ready Meals Western Cape as per internal audit schedule  Perform internal audits at Central laboratory as per internal audit schedule  Implement and manage corrective actions as per internal audits  Manage and oversee external audits  Implement and manage corrective actions as per external audits  Log customer complaints as received from various Business units  Implement and manage corrective actions as per customer complaints  Perform annual customer surveys for each Business unit  Identify any training needs of staff in the laboratory  Organize training for staff in the laboratory (internal and external)  Manage and perform of all laboratory methods  Ensure all reporting to customers are as per customer request, accurate and timeous Show less To implement Good Laboratory Practices as per ISO 17025, manage staffs of Central Laboratory and maintain Central laboratory budget.  Complete new procedures and ensure procedures are kept up to date and relevant  Communicate new procedures of changes to procedures to laboratory staff  Organize, manage and analyze inter and intra lab verifications  Organize and manage calibrations and maintenance of equipment  Identify needs for new equipment and completion of CAPEX… Show more To implement Good Laboratory Practices as per ISO 17025, manage staffs of Central Laboratory and maintain Central laboratory budget.  Complete new procedures and ensure procedures are kept up to date and relevant  Communicate new procedures of changes to procedures to laboratory staff  Organize, manage and analyze inter and intra lab verifications  Organize and manage calibrations and maintenance of equipment  Identify needs for new equipment and completion of CAPEX for new equipment  Set up of annual laboratory budget and managing of purchases  Manage staff performance with regards to their job descriptions  Time management of staff  Approve annual leave of staff  Ensure all documents used in the laboratory are relevant and current  Ensure all documents are correctly completed and filed  Attend HACCP review meetings from time to time as requested by the technical manager  Perform internal audits of Ready Meals Western Cape as per internal audit schedule  Perform internal audits at Central laboratory as per internal audit schedule  Implement and manage corrective actions as per internal audits  Manage and oversee external audits  Implement and manage corrective actions as per external audits  Log customer complaints as received from various Business units  Implement and manage corrective actions as per customer complaints  Perform annual customer surveys for each Business unit  Identify any training needs of staff in the laboratory  Organize training for staff in the laboratory (internal and external)  Manage and perform of all laboratory methods  Ensure all reporting to customers are as per customer request, accurate and timeous Show less



Aspen Pharma

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Section Head: Microbiology

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

• Team Leader : Microbiology

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

   Ensure accurate testing of raw materials, environmental, water and finished products  Continually improve the effectiveness of the Laboratory through the use of quality policy, quality objectives, and audit results, analysis of data, corrective actions, preventative actions and management review.  Establish, review, maintain and develop existing and new analytical procedures  Participate in the customer complaints investigations and corrective actions  Manage ordering and… Show more  Ensure accurate testing of raw materials, environmental, water and finished products  Continually improve the effectiveness of the Laboratory through the use of quality policy, quality objectives, and audit results, analysis of data, corrective actions, preventative actions and management review.  Establish, review, maintain and develop existing and new analytical procedures  Participate in the customer complaints investigations and corrective actions  Manage ordering and maintenance of stock levels for the laboratory.  Carry out any duty or requirement imposed on the company by the OHS Act and in accordance with your specific SHE appointment  Liaise with the respective supervisor and/ or manager in the factory with respect to the planning of work submitted to the laboratory and give feedback to production departments  Evaluate finished product and raw material specifications  Assist with the generation of maintenance and calibration schedules  Maintain Breakdown and Usage Database for all laboratory instruments  Perform tests according to validated and approved methods.  Compliance with the Technical Signatory role as defined in the ISO 17025 standard and SANAS R documents.  Provide technical expertise and guidance with the operation and maintenance of the laboratory.  Evaluate the PTS results and compile and approve the PTS report.  Compile and approve microbiology method validation reports  Evaluate the method validation results.  Management of equipment via routine maintenance, calibration, service and repair.  Train employees according to the Laboratory’s training procedure and policies.  Identify training needs for the laboratory staff.



Food Consulting Services

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Operations Manager

  • May 2013 - Oct 2015

  Perform Profiency Testing Schemes to ensure that the lab methods are valid and continue to produce accurate results Responsible for ensuring that the quality and accuracy of all methods and procedures are in order, up to date and operating smoothly, all equipments and reference media for the laboratory are in working order Ensure that check list for critical QC points in the lab is maintained an sign off Attend to all issues in the ‘Lab problem’s file’ and once attended sign… Show more Perform Profiency Testing Schemes to ensure that the lab methods are valid and continue to produce accurate results Responsible for ensuring that the quality and accuracy of all methods and procedures are in order, up to date and operating smoothly, all equipments and reference media for the laboratory are in working order Ensure that check list for critical QC points in the lab is maintained an sign off Attend to all issues in the ‘Lab problem’s file’ and once attended sign off Perform data logger readings on temperature control equipment Responsible for ensuring that FMCG samples that require testing are tested appropriately and accurately and results communicated to the clients Oversee the writing up of incoming samples for QC programme clients Responsible for costings of all QC client samples Responsible for managing monthly stock takes, pipette, balance thermometer verifications, maintenance checks on all equipment and any other lab control measures Perform microbiological tests on technical surveys, FMCG samples and special surveys Checking on completed results form to ensure completion and sign off Attending meetings with the General Manager in updating her with the developments in the lab Attending to any other duties as delegated by General Manager

• Senior Microbiologist

  • Dec 2010 - Apr 2013

  Use of VIDAS, ELISA (ISO 16140 Complaint) to detect pathogenic microorganisms such as salmonella, listeria, E.Coli 0157 etc. performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support microbiological investigations; preparing samples (liquid and solid form)and media/ agar; observing, monitoring and identifying microorganisms in different kinds of foodstuff including water; tracking of different microorganisms to monitor their growth (for example E. coli… Show more Use of VIDAS, ELISA (ISO 16140 Complaint) to detect pathogenic microorganisms such as salmonella, listeria, E.Coli 0157 etc. performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support microbiological investigations; preparing samples (liquid and solid form)and media/ agar; observing, monitoring and identifying microorganisms in different kinds of foodstuff including water; tracking of different microorganisms to monitor their growth (for example E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus, coliform, etc); testing of water samples using a manifold; performing confirmative tests such as Gram staining, API’s; weekly environmental monitoring of the lab; recording and interpreting results for presenting to management; maintaining and operating laboratory equipment – including pipettes Calibration, Balance Checks and monitoring temperatures of incubators & fridges; keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability; receiving stock and ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced; carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses, including following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.



Closwa Biltong

• Quality Assurance Assistant

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

  Conduct microbiological and sensorial analysis and communicating results Verifying production records and analytical results before release of products Assist in the development of new products, techniques and processes. Implementation of Quality Control procedures in manufacturing eg. Checking for signs of contamination Assist in production and planning Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records Monitoring housekeeping and safety Maintain laboratory activities in… Show more Conduct microbiological and sensorial analysis and communicating results Verifying production records and analytical results before release of products Assist in the development of new products, techniques and processes. Implementation of Quality Control procedures in manufacturing eg. Checking for signs of contamination Assist in production and planning Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records Monitoring housekeeping and safety Maintain laboratory activities in accordance with GLP’s Show less Conduct microbiological and sensorial analysis and communicating results Verifying production records and analytical results before release of products Assist in the development of new products, techniques and processes. Implementation of Quality Control procedures in manufacturing eg. Checking for signs of contamination Assist in production and planning Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records Monitoring housekeeping and safety Maintain laboratory activities in… Show more Conduct microbiological and sensorial analysis and communicating results Verifying production records and analytical results before release of products Assist in the development of new products, techniques and processes. Implementation of Quality Control procedures in manufacturing eg. Checking for signs of contamination Assist in production and planning Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records Monitoring housekeeping and safety Maintain laboratory activities in accordance with GLP’s Show less