Morela Portia Choma
Senior Technician
Die Hoewes
Summary
Highly experienced Senior Technician with a strong background in diverse laboratory settings. Proven expertise in internal auditing, quality system analysis, laboratory coordination, and compliance with ISO standards. Skilled in enhancing organizational reputation and addressing non-conformance through root cause analysis. Proficient in data management and financial administration. Demonstrated competence in sample receipt, utilization of various equipment in molecular and chemistry laboratories, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Familiarity with LIMS and laboratory equipment. Holds a B.Tech. and National Diploma in Biotechnology. Seeking a challenging technical position to contribute to the expansion of a successful organization while further developing technical skills and becoming an effective team player in a progressive environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technician
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Pretoria
03.2018 - Current
- Duties in the Genetics Services Unit are sample receipt and logging of forensic exhibits and services samples, chain of custody sub-sampling, and sampling
- Molecular analysis, such as but not limited to DNA isolation, conventional PCR, microsatellite PCR analysis, sequencing, and data analysis on Structure software
- Laboratory coordination
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance and compliance with benchmarked ISO 17025 and SWFS standards
- Enhance the organizational reputation with clients
- Root cause analysis and addressing nonconformance
- Data management
Technical Signatory
Deltamune
Centurion
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Sample receipt in the diagnostic lab and doing daily molecular analysis methods DNA extraction, setting up real-time PCR, and conventional PCR of various Avian Influenza (AI) tests
- Virus isolation of avian-specific viruses using embryonated eggs, passaging, harvesting, and virus titrations
- Pipette verification complying with the ISO standards 90001 and 17025
- Ensuring compliance with the requirements of Deltamune's Quality System
- Experience of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
Intern
Agriculture research council; Ondesteproot (Virology)
Pretoria
07.2013 - 06.2014
- General laboratory practice, Temperature monitoring, virus isolation in embryonic eggs and tissue Culture, harvesting the virus from the egg, and sample preparation
- Competence with laboratory equipment
Lab Analyst
Sasol Nitro
Secunda
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Receiving samples, sample inspection according to the required standards from production plant
- Do QC on raw samples to confirm the GMP principle
Education
B Tech - Quality
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 03.2019 - 08.2022
National Diploma - Biotechnology
Tshwane University of Technology
02.2010 - 09.2013
Matric -
Thistle Groove Combined School
Kinross 01.2025 - 12.2005
Skills
- Data management
- LIMS
- Laboratory Information Management System
- Motivated Learner
- Reliable Commitment
- Engaged Team Member
- Proactive Contributor
- Collaborative Team Member
- Effective Team Collaborator
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/12/87
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
Reference
Chulumanca Kgafela
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Pretoria
Contact: 078 606 4506
KgafelaC@sanbi.org.za/ chulumancekgafela@gmail.com
Christine Strydom Deltamune, Centurion
Contact: 0824271190,
ts@smtvet.co.za
Matshepo Kwapeng RFG FOODS (PTY) LTD, Johannesburg
Contact: 0114947843 | Cell: 0605037951
Matshepo.Kwapeng@RFG.com
Timeline
Matric -
Thistle Groove Combined School
01.2025 - 12.2005
B Tech - Quality
Tshwane University of Technology
03.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Technician
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
03.2018 - Current
Technical Signatory
Deltamune
07.2014 - 02.2018
Intern
Agriculture research council; Ondesteproot (Virology)
07.2013 - 06.2014
National Diploma - Biotechnology
Tshwane University of Technology
02.2010 - 09.2013
Lab Analyst
Sasol Nitro
09.2008 - 12.2009
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