Tamara Nemmy Phiri
Ndola
Summary
Adept Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at Zambia Breweries, enhancing team dynamics and optimizing brewing processes. Certified in problem-solving, Skilled in SWOT analysis, and demonstrating exceptional leadership. Achieved 100% Brewery Analyte Proficiency, showcasing analytical prowess and a commitment to quality. Excel in communication and Microsoft Office, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Zambia Breweries
Ndola
05.2019 - Current
- Facilitate problem solving using all problem solving tools and skills (i.e. 5 WHYS and Abnormality reports)
- Optimizing team performance and facilitating effective team dynamics.
- Quality monitoring and governance of brewing processes.
- Block owner for Plant Process Standardization.
- Conducting audits on standards across the plant.
- Ensuring that the process is running efficiently and effectively
- Monitoring TEL (Total extract losses).
- Ensuring that all quality rules are followed in the process area.
- Formulating reports.
- 100% Brewery Analyte Proficiency Scheme performance.
- Conduct departmental SWOT analysis.
- Formulating a business description.
- Departmental Goal setting.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Microbiologist
National Breweries
Lusaka
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Implementation ISO 22000-15
- Implementation ISO 90001
- IMPLEMENTING FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS IN THE PLANT.
- Ensuring conformance to plant and process Hygiene standards.
- Provide leadership to ensure commitments to product quality.
- Identify quality risks and put measures to prevent them.
- Monitor results to ensure improvements have been implemented.
- Develop relevant quality standard operating process (SOP’s) according to business standards.
- Provide technical advice to relevant customers in the business.
- Facilitate problem solving and decision making.
Laboratory Technician
Hienrich's Beverages
Lusaka,Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Science And Laboratory Technology
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka, ZambiaSkills
- Problem Solving- White Belt Certified
- Competent in SWOT analysis
- Great analytical skills
- Exceptional research skills
- Exceptional versatility and adaptability to changing work environments
- Ability to analyze problems and formulate solutions
- Superlative communication and team-building skills
- Great commuter skills in Microsoft word, office, power point and excel
- Great leadership skills
- Trouble shooting and quality equipment calibrations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Hazardous waste management
Accomplishments
- Won plant best Idea award
Certification
- Diploma in Science and Laboratory Technology.
- WHITE BELT Training.
- Problem Solving.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Zambia Breweries
05.2019 - Current
Microbiologist
National Breweries
01.2017 - 05.2019
Laboratory Technician
Hienrich's Beverages
01.2016 - 01.2017
No Degree - Diploma in Science And Laboratory Technology
Evelyn Hone College