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Shalini Peeris is a seasoned laboratory professional with extensive experience in microbiology, quality control, and team management. She has worked in various roles, including Microbiology Laboratory Technician, Microbiology Analyst, Team Leader, and Laboratory Supervisor. Shalini holds a Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology and a Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology.

Experience

    • New Zealand
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Team Leader
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      -Team management-Production-Problem solving-Training-LEAN-Recruitment-NCR

    • Laboratory Supervisor
      • Mar 2020 - Mar 2023

      -Obtain KTP-Manage the team-Check daily KPIs-Equipment maintenance-Stocktake

    • Acting Laboratory Supervisor
      • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

      -Manage staff-Recruiting-Equipment management-Training staff-External and internal ordering-Attend daily and weekly meetings-Rostering

    • Senior Molecular Laboratory Technician
      • Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

      -QPCR-Listeria spp. Salmonella spp. -Cronobacter. -RT-PCR-SARS-CoV-2-Carry out confirmation for screen positive samples.-DNA/RNA extraction.-Evaluation of results/ Troubleshoot unusual results/Data Entry.-Wet and Dry Weight of Fruits-Carry out internal investigation/media validation-2IC/Record KPI's/Manage the team and daily tasks. Attend meetings.-Stock take for ordering media/refil consumables-Prepare disinfectant and buffer solutions.-Carry out daily temperature checks and environmental swabbing.-Traceback.-Train staff- Rostering-Editing Documents-Health and Safety representative

    • New Zealand
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Microbiology Analyst
      • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

      Second in command. Solve issues with customer projects and results. Train staff. Validate media.

    • Microbiology Laboratory Technician
      • Jun 2015 - Sep 2018

      Analyse results-Reading and Subculturing, Process Food/Dairy samples,Data entry,Quality control checks, WIP, NCR, Document Change control, Train staff, media ordering.

  • Eurofins Food Analytics NZ
    • Christchurch New Zealand
    • Microbiology Laboratory Technician
      • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
      • Christchurch New Zealand

      Sample preparation, Sample processing, Media preparation, Sample reception, Storeroom management, Media validation.

  • AgResearch
    • Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand
    • Research Internship
      • Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
      • Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

      Research project: Fire Retardancy of Treated Fabric

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Representative
      • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

      Liaise with students and teachers and find solutions to the problems.

    • TRAKS trainer
      • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

      Teach employability skills: Assertiveness, communication, effective meeting management, negotiation, presentation, team building and time management.

  • genetech
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka
    • Research Intern
      • Mar 2012 - May 2012
      • Colombo, Sri Lanka

      Research assistance - Research project: Molecular Characterisation of Sri Lankan Elephants

  • University of Westminster
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Laboratory Assistant
      • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
      • London, United Kingdom

      DNA extraction, PCR, Haematoxylin staining, inoculation, making solution/agar

    • Laboratory Assistant
      • Jun 2010 - Jun 2010
      • London, United Kingdom

      Make solutions, set up experiments and assist students

Education

  • 2012 - 2013
    University of Hertfordshire
    Master of Science (MS), Molecular Biology
  • 2014 - 2014
    CPIT (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)
    Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Microbiology
  • 2008 - 2011
    University of Westminster
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Forensic Biology

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