Nkosingiphile Lucky Nzama
Food Technologist
Durban,KZN
Summary
Innovative Food Technologist offering three years of positive industry experience. Produces prototypes, conducts routine
food samplings, and introduces product improvements. Well-versed in quality monitoring and food product formulation
to drive company sales and customer satisfaction. Energetic and hardworking professional with expertise in food
processing, production and quality control.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Durban University of Technology
02.2020 - Current
- Involve in purchasing and dealing with suppliers
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications
- Conducting literature reviews and background research on the subject of study
- Collecting and analyzing data using various research methods and tools
- Writing and editing research reports, papers, and presentations
- Participating in lab meetings and research discussions
- Attending conferences or seminars related to the research area
- Collaborating with other research team members on projects
Trainee
Unilever
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Foods and Refreshments R &, Communication (presentation, negotiation, and business writing)
- Assisting in preparation of research materials and equipment
- Performing some administrative tasks related to research projects
- Assisting R&D team in developing new food and beverage products
- Assisting in formulation and testing of new recipes and prototypes
- Evaluating sensory attributes of food and beverages through taste tests and consumer panels
- Collaborating with vendors and suppliers to source high-quality ingredients for product development
- Assisting in documentation and organization of product specifications, formulations, and manufacturing process
- Conducting shelf-life testing and product stability studies
- Assisting in preparation and presentation of product samples for internal and external stakeholders
- Participating in cross-functional meetings with marketing, operations, and quality assurance teams to provide input on product development strategies
- Staying updated on industry trends, ingredient innovations, and food regulations to ensure compliance and
- Conducting shelf-life testing and product stability studies
- Assisting in preparation and presentation of product samples for internal and external stakeholders
- Participating in cross-functional meetings with marketing, operations, and quality assurance teams to provide input on product development strategies
- Staying updated on industry trends, ingredient innovations, and food regulations to ensure compliance and competitiveness in market.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science & Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KZN05.2023
Degree of Bachelor of Technology - Food Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KZN05.2020
National Diploma - Food Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KZN04.2019
Skills
- Sensory testing
- New product formulation
- Quality control
- Laboratory techniques
- Interprets and synthesizes analytical data
- Positive and can work independently
Timeline
Research Assistant
Durban University of Technology
02.2020 - Current
Trainee
Unilever
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Food Science & Technology
Durban University of Technology
Degree of Bachelor of Technology - Food Technology
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Food Technology
Durban University of Technology
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