Auspicious Mathume

Experience

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  NHLS

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2018

  Biotechnologist

  - Performing bacteriological investigations e.g. culture and identification of bacteria microscopy- Performing microbiological testing of water, milk and food samples in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure.- Clean & prepare equipment for the processing of samples.- Ensure that all patients and clients information is supplied and prioritise specimens according to urgency.- Maintaining efficient record keeping system within areas of responsibility.- Quality control reporting. Show less

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  NHLS

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Biotechnologist

  - Performing bacteriological investigations e.g. culture and identification of bacteria microscopy- Performing microbiological testing of water, milk and food samples in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure.- Clean & prepare equipment for the processing of samples.- Ensure that all patients and clients information is supplied and prioritise specimens according to urgency.- Maintaining efficient record keeping system within areas of responsibility.- Quality control reporting. Show less

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  Wits Health Consortium

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Biotechnologist

  - Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.- Performing of quantitative and qualitative of cultures.- Isolation and maintenance of bacterial ATTC strains.- Identification of pathogenic microorganisms using Vitek 2 and MALDI-Tof mass spectrometry.- Performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing using Vitek 2 or using disk diffusion method.- Quality Control of the media used for analyses.- Conduct laboratory tests, analyze results, and documentation of the findings.- Maintain minimum stock level of all material needed.- Validation of methods. Show less

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  Home of the chicken pie

  Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

  Quality Control Officer

  - Ensure that the environmental monitoring program, ensuring swabs are taken as per testing schedule, planning the micro testing schedules of manufacturing products, hand swabs, equipment swabs, environmental testing (Drains, air, compressed air) and raw material.- Report non-conformance and help with implementation of the relative corrective action and preventative measures using the 5 why’s method.- Ensure that all equipment in your respective area is in a state of calibration and calibration stickers and certificates are present.- Ensure that all production personnel adhere to the set policies and procedures.- Verification of temperature gauges, scales and thermometer in the factory.- Carry out random checks throughout the factory to ensure that quality standards are being met and cleaning procedure are being followed.- Daily monitoring and verification of GMP’s, PRP’s, SOP’s, cooking logs, chiller verification, pest control, water cleaning schedule and supplier wastage.- Assist in verification of incoming raw materials and ingredients, ensuring that all COA’s and COC’s are obtained.- Making sure all records for various areas are present in the master file.- Daily retention checks.- Conduct traceability/Mock recall exercises.- Training of new staff on hygiene code of conduct and induction.- Participate in internal and external audit. Show less

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  Microchem

  Apr 2023 - Nov 2023

  Microbiologist

  - Perform microbiological analysis according to methods and procedures within a stated lead time. - Perform task according to the Quality Management System requirements.- Perform verifications of equipment/instruments as per schedule.- Evaluate QC results as per laboratory procedure before results analysis. - Assist the Stock controller/ Technical signatory with the management system of the department stock levels.- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained. - Assist with method validations and R & D initiatives.- Maintain a professional attitude with clients, colleagues and management. Show less