Siphilile Mkandla
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Quality Control Microbiologist with solid background in ensuring product safety and quality through rigorous microbial testing. Demonstrated success in identifying contaminants and implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to utilize advanced laboratory techniques and analytic skills to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiologist
Datlabs (Pvt) Ltd
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted microbiological sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products.
- Developed and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for microbiological testing methods, environmental monitoring and ensured compliance to regulatory standards.
- Validated sterilization processes and performed sterility testing to ensure absence of viable microorganisms.
- Maintained proper documentation for all laboratory activities and prepared reports for all the test results.
- Optimized lab workflow by training junior staff members on proper equipment usage, sample handling, and data recording practices.
- Improved quality control measures by identifying areas of improvement in sample handling and storage processes.
- Managed overall laboratory functions.
Microbiologist
Zimbabwe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
11.2015 - 12.2023
- Conducted microbiological tests on raw materials, R.O water, in-process and finished pharmaceutical and veterinary products.
- Performed clean-down validation of laboratory and factory equipment
- Personnel hygiene monitoring through hand swabs.
- Pure culture preparation and maintenance.
- Scheduled and trained interns and technical staff members.
- Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship
Yeshiva University
New York, NY12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology and Biochemistry
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe11.2015
Skills
- GMP compliance expertise
- Adherence to good laboratory practices
- Proficient in analytical techniques including UV-Vis spectrophotometry, HPLC, and ELISA
- Microbial sterility testing
- Microbial species identification
- Biochemical testing
- Gram staining technique
- Process documentation
- Sample analysis preparation
- Environmental assessment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Microbiologist
Datlabs (Pvt) Ltd
01.2023 - 11.2024
Microbiologist
Zimbabwe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
11.2015 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship
Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology and Biochemistry
National University of Science And Technology
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