ZENANDE MAKALA
Biotechnology
Woodstock,WC
Summary
Methodical Quality Control Laboratory Analyst skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Practiced at completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within Food industry performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of general practices. Seeking a Biotechnology or related position at your organization which I believe it can offer me growth and advancement and the opportunity to expand on my education and training and use my skills for the success of the organization. I am dedicated to stick and perform all laboratory processes in line with organisation's SOPs and Health and Safety protocols.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Premier FMCG
Cape town, South Africa
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using LIMS.
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.
- Reduced turnaround time on lab results by 10%.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
Cape Town 02.2020 - 04.2021
National Diploma - Biotechnology
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
Cape Town 02.2016 - 11.2019
High School Diploma - Mathematics And Sciences
Thubalethu High School
Fort Beaufort 01.2014 - 12.2014
Skills
Specifications understanding
Testing procedures
Documentation expertise
Equipment calibration
Lab result interpretation
Laboratory procedures
Organization and Time management
Project Management
Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft office ie, Word, excel, & PowerPoint)
Knowledge of (GLP, GMP, HACCP, Sanitation, Safety GC, HPLC, UV-Vis, Titration, PCR)
Microbiological and, molecular testing & sampling
Excellent communication, and time management skills
Sample Collection
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
Basic microbiology, [World Health Organism ]
Timeline
Prestigious Service Award, [Afghan Football Club]
11-2020
Basic microbiology, [World Health Organism ]
08-2020
[Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) core components and multimodal strategies], [World Health Organism] -
08-2020
Advanced Diploma - Biotechnology
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
02.2020 - 04.2021
[Graduate Exit Program (GEP)], [Cape Peninsula University of Technology]
11-2019
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Premier FMCG
02.2019 - 02.2020
National Diploma - Biotechnology
Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
02.2016 - 11.2019
High School Diploma - Mathematics And Sciences
Thubalethu High School
01.2014 - 12.2014