Thulisile Mbali Malindi
Orange Farm,GP
Summary
Hardworking Quality assurance laboratory analyst knowledgeable about sampling and testing procedures in chemical environments. Ambitious,hardworking,driven to learn quickly,advance computer proficiency and training SAP software. Leverage scientific approach to multi-task, achieve targets and integrate new ideas within existing assays and processes. Solid background in chemical laboratory settings. Flexible team player focused on boosting efficiency and performance with detail-oriented approaches to achieve company's quality assurance objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance/Control Laboratory Internship
Godrej Consumer Products South Africa
Alberton, Alrode, GP
08.2023 - Current
- Excellent communication skills with production and other teams to ensure high quality finished products.
- Monitoring of in-process relating inspection, finished products analysis & documentation into SAP software
- Maintaining daily/weekly logs & data records associated with job function( non-conforming materials/analysis, correction action log, on hold logs & net content files etc)
- Supported to assure Water Quality for product processing
- Supported assessment of equipment efficiency and calibration.
- Performed routine inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Supported investigation or improvement process
- Routine testing of product by completing various test specific to product such as PH, density, titration, acidity,etc, visual inspections for colour,and odour, sensory test and and other established tests.
- Conducted routine test on packaging integrity of products ensuring correct packaging, clear coding, and ensuring packaging machines working efficiently.
- Performed calibration procedures specific to instruments as required.
- Performed routine water tests such as hardness, chlorine, etc
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards
- Adhered to safety and GMP procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates
- Used hand tools, instruments, and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
Undergraduate Students Laboratory Demonstrator
Rhodes University Chemistry Department
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Increased student understanding of complex scientific concepts through engaging demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
- Managed scheduling of lab sessions, balancing multiple priorities to ensure all classes had access to necessary resources.
- Established positive rapport with students, faculty, and staff by being approachable and available for consultation on various aspects of lab experience.
- Introduced innovative teaching methods utilizing multimedia tools for more engaging lectures about theoretical background before lab sessions began.
- Improved communication between instructors and students by serving as liaison when needed, facilitating solutions to issues or project roadblocks efficiently.
- Evaluated student performance in labs fairly and objectively, providing constructive feedback on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced laboratory safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance and calibration checks.
- Developed clear instructional materials for laboratory sessions, ensuring students were well-prepared for practical work.
- Assisted with development of new lab protocols, resulting in increased accuracy and reproducibility of experimental results.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and industry advancements in laboratory education.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa04.2018
High School Diploma -
Raphela Secondary School
Gauteng, South Africa12.2011
Skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Excellent attention to detail
- Testing procedures
- Equipment calibration
- Proficiency with MS Office programs
- Strong mathematics skills
- ISO Standards
- SOP Development
- Sample Preparation
- Test result analysis
- SAP S/4HANA
- Presentation Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Spectroscopy Techniques
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory techniques
- Documentation And Reporting
- Laboratory work competency
- Chemical Reagent
Timeline
Quality Assurance/Control Laboratory Internship
Godrej Consumer Products South Africa
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Students Laboratory Demonstrator
Rhodes University Chemistry Department
02.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Rhodes University
High School Diploma -
Raphela Secondary School
Similar Profiles
Rashmi RajahmoneyRashmi Rajahmoney
Head of Marketing – Sri Lanka at Godrej Consumer Products LimitedHead of Marketing – Sri Lanka at Godrej Consumer Products Limited
Shruti UpadhyayShruti Upadhyay
Senior Scientist at Godrej Consumer ProductsSenior Scientist at Godrej Consumer Products
Gopal ShahGopal Shah
Area Head - Delhi at Godrej Consumer Products LimitedArea Head - Delhi at Godrej Consumer Products Limited