Jasmine Borissow

Experience

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  Dalhousie University

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2006

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  Development of C-Ring-Functionalized Prodigiosin Analogues with the aim to use their anti-cancer activity to treat breast cancer. Managed the smooth running of two laboratories. Trained undergraduate and mentored postgraduate students.

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  Intertek

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2018

  Leading a team of experienced technicians specialising in Hardlines and Toys testing. Providing technical expertise. Helping clients with legal requirements and quality testing applicable with their products. In charge of the smooth running of a testing laboratory covering various areas of Hardlines such as Toys, Juvenile products, Homeware (Cookware, Dinnerware and other food contact items, Candles, etc...). Making sure the laboratory retains its accreditations. Providing technical support in the above areas. Providing a service of high quality within tight deadlines. Managing due diligence projects as well as providing testing advice on novelty products. Leading a team of experienced technicians specialising in Hardlines testing. Providing technical expertise. Helping clients with legal requirements and quality testing applicable with their products. Leading a team of technicians and analytical chemists providing testing for various Hardlines and Softlines products. Working in fast moving environment. Created a quality filing system to gather the information (legal documents, standard operating procedures, templates, training records, validation data) necessary for internal and external auditing, helping accreditation process. Developed a training planner to make sure staff always had current training records. Continued performing Food contact testing and first port of call for related Technical queries for the Leicester site. Specialised in Food Contact testing and related technical queries. Testing plastic , ceramic, glass and metal Food Contact items. Developing test methods following British and US standards to comply with European and FDA requirements.

  • Team leader - Hardlines and Toys

    May 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Operations Manager - Hardlines

    Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Team Leader - Hardlines

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2015

  • Team leader - Chemistry

    May 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Quality Chemist

    Jan 2009 - May 2009

  • Chemist

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
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  Dunelm

  Feb 2018 - now

  Currently on Gallery, Stationery, Pets, Decorating and Make&mend.Overseeing product design, quality and safety aspects, sustainability, packaging, ethical suitability of suppliers, complaints investigation, product specifications and manuals.In charge of REACH tonnage monitoring, due diligence program and chemical compliance in general as well as internal training.Previously managed quality in Gallery, Home decor, Floristry, Home fragrance, Rugs & mats, Blinds, Tracks & poles, Bean bags, Storage, Upholstery and Mattresses but adaptable to any area. Show less

  • Senior Compliance Technologist

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Product Technologist

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2025