Ntombifikile Buthelezi
Laboratory Technician
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Experienced Laboratory Technician with 9+ years of expertise in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining quality systems and adhering to SHE practices. Skilled in following standard operating procedures, technical instructions, and policies for accurate and precise results. Highly organized and meticulous, committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence in laboratory operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Technician
UMngeni UThukela Water
12.2016 - Current
- Monitoring of drinking water, influent, effluents and sludge samples
- Preparing reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Enumeration of coliforms and E. coli using Colilert
- Enumeration of enterococci using Enterolert
- Enumeration of Heterotrophs
- Coliphage analysis using double-layer agar technique
- Enumeration of Cryptosporidium and Giardia
- Filamentous organisms identification and enumeration of Helminth ova
- Identification of Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella using culture methods
- Bacterial identification using an automated identification system - Vitek 2 Compact
- Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and verification
- Training new personnel in laboratory procedures and standards
- Reporting of failures and incidents
- Capturing of analytical data into LIMS Labware and interpretation of results
- Reducing errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Adhering to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Monitoring of environmental conditions
- Change management and document review
- Root cause analysis
- Participating in Proficiency Testing Scheme
- Risk champion in Microbiology lab
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Proven competency in accordance with ISO 17025
- Internal auditing
- Method validation
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
DSI- NRF Intern
Izimbali combined boarding school
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Set up experiments for learners
- Assisted learners with assignments and homework
- Taught learners when teacher was not available
- Marked and recorded tests and exams
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus
In-service Trainee
Umgeni Water
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Prepared different types of media and reagents
- Monitored potable water, influent, effluents and sludge samples
- Enumeration of coliforms and E. coli using Colilert
- Enumeration of Heterotrophs
- Coliphage analysis using double-layer agar technique
- Adhered to safety procedures and Good Laboratory Practice
- Basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment
Education
Degree of Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2019 - 12.2021
National Diploma - Biotechnogy
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2012 - 12.2014
Grade 12 - Science
Nganana Secondary School
Amsterdam, South Africa 01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
Time management
Flexible and Adaptable
Laboratory safety protocols
Basic Computer Skills
Attention to detail
LIMS Labware
SAP
Lab result interpretation
Personal Information
- Citizenship: South African
- Date of Birth: 04/17/94
References
Mr Lloyd Donnelly
Senior Professional Officer, City Health: City of Cape Town
Email: Lloyd.Donnelly@capetown.gov.za Mobile: 076 830 8178
Ms Phumelele Ndlovu
Laboratory Supervisor, uMngeni uThukela water
Email: phume.ndlovu@umgeni.co.za Mobile: 082 561 8757
Timeline
Degree of Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Durban University of Technology
01.2019 - 12.2021
Laboratory Technician
UMngeni UThukela Water
12.2016 - Current
DSI- NRF Intern
Izimbali combined boarding school
06.2016 - 12.2016
In-service Trainee
Umgeni Water
01.2014 - 12.2015
National Diploma - Biotechnogy
Durban University of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2014
Grade 12 - Science
Nganana Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2011