YANDISWA SIQHAZA
Lab Technician
Enoch Mgijima
Summary
Self-motivated and committed Lab Technician possessing a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry,with 5 years experience in FMCG Industry. Proficient in analyzing samples where customers specifications are met.I have acquired skills and training that allows me to perform my duties to the best of my ability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lab Technician
Crickely Dairy
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct analytical analysis on raw materials, in-process and final products
- Conduct Lab equipments such as, PH meter, autoclave, Foss machine, Food scan, incubators, analytical balance and Gerber machine
- Responsible for sampling environmental, people and equipment swabs
- Conduct analytical analysis in water
- Preparing COA's
- Communicate any deviations to the Quality Manager and assist in root cause analysis to identify the source of deviation
- Responsible for preparing and sending samples for external verification tests
- Adhere to GLPS and GMPs
- Record all results neatly and file them as required
Lab Assistant
Crickley Dairy
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for antibiotic test on raw milk tankers
- Responsible for calibration and verification of lab equipments to ensure validity and accuracy of results
- Prepared chemicals, and testing acid and caustic chemical strength for CIP
- Responsible for receiving inspections of purchased raw materials
- Stock taking in the Lab
- Prepared Agars for micro testing
- Ensured proper disposal of Lab waste
Quality Control Inspector
Crickley Dairy
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Monitored and observed products manufactured to ensure they met production and specification standards
- Removed all products and materials that failed to meet the specifications
- Runned quality tests and identified defects on products in the Line
- Prepared documentation of the inspection process, which include detailed reports
- Maintained and adhered to housekeeping, health and safety practices
Lab Assistant
WSU Research Lab
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared samples for testing
- Produced accurate and reliable data
- Used Column Chromatography and Thin-layer Chromatography as a purification tool and separating the components of a mixture
- Ensured all solutions used were correctly labelled
- Ensured proper disposal of lab waste
- Used logbook in accordance to good documentation practice
Education
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Walter Sisulu University
East London 01.2020 - 05.2020
Grade 12 -
Kwa-Komani Comprehensive School
Queenstown 01.2011 - 05.2011
Skills
Chromatography
FMCG
Computer skills
Lab equipment calibration and use
Additional Information
Driver's License: Code 10
Timeline
Lab Technician
Crickely Dairy
09.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant
Crickley Dairy
05.2022 - 08.2023
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Walter Sisulu University
01.2020 - 05.2020
Quality Control Inspector
Crickley Dairy
12.2019 - 04.2022
Lab Assistant
WSU Research Lab
04.2019 - 12.2019
Grade 12 -
Kwa-Komani Comprehensive School
01.2011 - 05.2011