FATIMA DLULANE
Senior Lab Analyst
Kraaifontein,WC
Summary
I am a senior laboratory analyst with expertise in a laboratory setting in the FMCG industry. I have 7 years experience in conducting chemical and microbiological analyses, monitoring equipment, and preparing samples. I have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of scientists and technicians.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR LABORATORY ANALYST
Heineken Beverages
12.2022 - Current
- Ensure accurate and reliable analysis (Microbiology and chemical)
- Ensure that analyses are performed within allocated time
- Maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) in Laboratory
- Ensure that all chemicals and consumables are always in stock, COA’s filed, batch numbers on records by placing orders timeously.
- Correct handling of chemicals, COA’s, batch numbers and uploading onto sharepoint.
- Ensure effective training of lab analyst on analytical methods.
- Responsible for effective training of laboratory personnel on new equipment, methods and processes.
- Responsible for the approval of all raw materials.
- Responsible for monthly consumable store audits.
- Ensure that all equipment are calibrated/serviced on time.
- Liaising with suppliers
- Raising notifications against suppliers on SAP
- Method validation
LABORATORY ANALYST
Distell Monis
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Performing accurate, timeous and reliable analysis such as determination of sulphur dioxide (Ripper and Aspiration), yeast counts, viscosity, clarity, protein stability, pH, Titrable Acid, Volatile Acids, turbidity and brix in ciders, wines, punches and apple concentrates in accordance to ISO17025
- Carrying out microbiological tests and preparation of different Agar
- Determination of Colour using Tintometer and HACH Lico Spectrophotometer
- Implementing standards and maintaining laboratory accreditation
- Maintain the Quality Management System in the Laboratory
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments in area of responsibility
- Performing relevant administrative duties and record keeping
- Assisting in problem solving
- Active participation in MDT
- Responsible for tank swabs using ATP swabs
- Registration of samples and posting of results on LIMS
- Preparation and standardisation of reagents and solutions
- Ensuring that 5S is implemented and sustained
- Keeping track of laboratory stock
- Requesting quotations of stock
- Preparation and issuing out of QC slips for product loading
- Approval of incoming raw materials
- Managing and implementing the sensory programme.
LABORATORY ANALYST (Temp)
Distell Monis
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Chemical analyses such as determination of sulphur dioxide (Ripper and Aspiration), viscosity, clarity, protein stability, pH, Titrable Acid, Volatile Acids, turbidity and brix in ciders, wines, punches and apple concentrates
- Responsible for tank swabs using ATP swabs
- Registration of samples and posting of results on LIMS
- Preparation and standardisation of reagents and solutions
- Determination of chlorides in Carbon filtered water
- Calibration of instruments
- Monitor and maintain the laboratory quality and environmental management systems
- Carry out routine testing in accordance with instructions using specialized scientific equipment
- Observe all requirements to maintain a safe and healthy working environment
- Ensuring that 5s is implemented in the working areas.
LABORATORY ANALYST (Intern)
KWV SA
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Determination of sulfur dioxide in wine, juice by the Aspiration and ripper methods
- Determination of pH and total acidity of wine, juice, must and juice concentrates using Mettler Tolendo
- DL53 and T70 auto titrator
- Determination of turbidity (haze) of wine and juice
- Determination of degree of Balling in wine and juice concentrates
- Determination of pectin in juice samples
- Determination of alcohol content of wine, brandy and spirits using the alcolyzer and density meter
- Updating MSDS documents
- Verification of laboratory equipment
- Good housekeeping.
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Preparation and standardization of solutions
- Operating the UV/VIS spectrophotometer
- Operating the Infrared Spectrophotometer
- Operating the HPLC
- Operating the refractometer
- Operating the polarimeter
- Housekeeping
- Calibration of pH meters
- Compilation of SOP's for different instruments.
Education
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN QUALITY -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, Western Cape 04.2023 -
CERTIFICATION IN QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNIQUES - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bellville, Western Cape 06.2018 - undefined
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bellville, Western Cape 12.2015 -
High School Diploma -
Butterworth High School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape 05.2011 -
Skills
SAP System
Computer Skills
Organizational Skills
Internal Auditing based on ISO17025
LIMS
Computer fundamentals, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Internet and E-mail
Languages
ENGLISH
Advanced (C1)
ISIXHOSA
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN QUALITY -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2023 -
SENIOR LABORATORY ANALYST
Heineken Beverages
12.2022 - Current
CERTIFICATION IN QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNIQUES - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
06.2018 - undefined
LABORATORY ANALYST
Distell Monis
02.2017 - 12.2022
LABORATORY ANALYST (Temp)
Distell Monis
08.2016 - 01.2017
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12.2015 -
LABORATORY ANALYST (Intern)
KWV SA
07.2015 - 07.2016
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
03.2015 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Butterworth High School
05.2011 -
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