Buhle Winter-rose Dladla
Laboratory Technician
Athlone Park
Summary
Results-driven Laboratory Technician with expertise from Rymco (Anchor Yeast) in microbiological testing and quality control. Proficient in sample preparation and laboratory safety protocols, I enhanced team efficiency through training and streamlined processes, achieving faster turnaround times. Committed to maintaining a safe and organized lab environment for accurate results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Rymco (Anchor Yeast)
Umbogintwini, South Africa
02.2020 - Current
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Performed quality control checks on finished product.
- Performed microbiological testing including master aseptic plating and transfers, media preparation techniques and pathogen testing for Salmonella and Listeria.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Trained junior technicians on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, enhancing overall team proficiency.
- Prepared detailed documentation for each experiment, facilitating effective communication of results to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times and improved customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and send samples to external laboratories.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, Microscope, autoclave, HPLC, Fermentometer.
Education
Diploma In Biotechnology - Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Sample preparation, collection and processing
Laboratory result interpretation
Laboratory safety protocols
Microscopy techniques
Quality control monitoring
Sterile technique
Microbiology techniques
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Rymco (Anchor Yeast)
02.2020 - Current
Diploma In Biotechnology - Science
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -