Morongwa Tshabalala
Biotechnology/Microbiology
Pretoria
Summary
Management Intern with background overseeing work processes and addressing areas needing improvement. Identifies inefficiencies and resolves issues to improve team performance. Strong mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills. Ambitious self-starter willing to take on challenges and learn new things.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Programme Management Intern
Technology Innovation Agency
Pretoria
05.2023 - Current
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Prepared meeting minutes, review reports on projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
Work Intergrated Learner - Bioprocessing
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Pretoria
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators, and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
- Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Participated in preparations for fermentation runs, equipment operations ( reactors: 10L, 30L, 200L and 1000L).
- Participated in DSP analysis and SOP writing.
Laboratory Assistant
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared culture sample for100 students for use in lab experiments.
- Trained 60+ first year students on laboratory practice and skills.
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Biotechnology
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2022 - Current
National Diploma in Biotechnology - Biotechnology
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2018 - 04.2021
Skills
Project support
Accomplishments
- Achieved Best Technical team at CSIR by completing all given technical tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Research Team at CSIR by completing two major research projects which brought about new funding for the company.
- Supervised and trained 35 laboratory students on fundamental laboratory skills.
Timeline
Programme Management Intern
Technology Innovation Agency
05.2023 - Current
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Biotechnology
Tshwane University of Technology
02.2022 - Current
Work Intergrated Learner - Bioprocessing
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
12.2021 - 11.2022
Laboratory Assistant
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2021 - 11.2021
National Diploma in Biotechnology - Biotechnology
Tshwane University of Technology
02.2018 - 04.2021
References
- Charles vanRooi, Tshwane University of technology, Pretoria 0717901437, vanrooicf@tut.ac.za
- Dr Ghaneshree Moonsamy, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0767145047, GMoonsamy@csir.co.za
- Yrielle Roets-Dlamini, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0736209104, YRoets@csir.co.za
References
- Charles vanRooi, Tshwane University of technology, Pretoria 0717901437, vanrooicf@tut.ac.za
- Dr Ghaneshree Moonsamy, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0767145047, GMoonsamy@csir.co.za
- Yrielle Roets-Dlamini, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0736209104, YRoets@csir.co.za
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