Team Leader Milk Analytical Laboratory

• Oct 2016 - Present

Ensured maintenance and accuracy of measuring equipment in compliance to ISO/IEC 17025.Raw milk analysis using BactoScan and Combifoss.Conducted proficiency test trial. Trained new employees.Provided oversight and guidance to the day-to-day operation of laboratory testers.Insured Good Laboratory Practices are employed and followed.

Dairy (Raw milk) and Water-Microbiologist

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

Technical Officer-Microbiologist

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

Insuring microbiological compliance to all procedures and work instructions.Conducted analysis of validation sample according to validation protocols.Performed environmental monitoring of process areas.Quality control testing of starting materials, intermediate and final products, reviewing and authorizing the quality control testing for final product release.Assisting production team on actions and investigations with non-conformances.Organizing purchase orders of media, laboratory equipments and chemicals consumables.Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes. Show less

QA Officer

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

Supported technical team to maintain ISO 9001, ISO22000, ABWI and HACCP accreditations.Daily monitoring of QA test frequency and food safety critical control parameters.Calibrated, validated and maintained laboratory equipments.Inspected and approved incoming direct supply ingredients.Participated in out-of-specification as well as failure investigations recommend corrective actions. Coordinated the investigation of consumer complaints.Record keeping and management of production QC records, product testing records and incoming raw material reports Show less