Experience

Crown Food Group

• South Africa
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Technical Support Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Perform tests on HPLC as required, recording, reporting of test results on HPLC, testing of protein analysis using sprint analyser. Verification of preservative and Analytical tests: Brix, pH, Viscosity, SO2, Acidity, Salinity and color.Testing protein allergens on raw and pre-shipment samples such Peanut, Soy, Milk, gluten and egg allergen. Taking allergen swabs and hygiene swabs in the blenders.Ensure that chemical reagents are prepared as per laboratory requirements. Doing sample preparation techniques using raw material extractions.

• Quality Controller

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

  Food safety and cleaning checklist verificationDaily verification of scalesProcess verificationProduction quality station records and activities verificationSensory evaluation of the productVerification of metal detectorRaise and investigate non conformanciesCustomer complaints investigation and reportingConduct standard deviation for instrumentsCreate COAs / COCsConduct food safety trainings



Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Attend student enquiriesTransfer calls to relevant departmentsSorting and filing student documents, Photocopying, Provide general administration support. Working with ITS system on the following programs: Attend student enquiriesTransfer calls to relevant departmentsSorting and filing student documents, Photocopying, Provide general administration support. Working with ITS system on the following programs:



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• laboratory analyst

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2017

  Analyzing samples from various sources to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present; using analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography, electro chromatography and spectroscopy (infrared and ultraviolet, amongst others); interpreting data and adhering to strict guidelines on documentation when recording data; reporting scientific results; developing new analytical techniques for the analysis of drugs and other chemicals; Chromatographic techniques – HPLC, AND TLC analyses testing stability samples assay, content, related substance.Sampling of purified water plant outlets and doing chemical tests Karl Fischer and LOD – determination of moisture content.Preparation of reagents, volumetric solutions and standardization of these solutions.Titrimetric analyses.Troubleshoot Equipment HPLC to check the low pressure and high pressure, leaks.Perform routine laboratory related activities, ( Daily monitoring of fume hoods, daily verification of Balances, conductivity meter and pH meter when scheduled on Duty RosterStability Testing• Testing stability samples viscosity ointment, toothpaste and liquids using two viscometer.• Density meter testing liquid sample and using pycnometer to test densityTesting stability sample and QC samples assays and dissolution rate using UV VISIn process testingMethod Validation