Mmamokhothu Leah Mokhaloane

** ****** *****, ******** ****

Ormonde, 0190

083-***-****

ID: 910**********

ado48x@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Raw Material Technologist in a Quality Control Laboratory –Sunspray food ingredients, Analyze the raw materials incoming to the site so it meets the company’s requirements. (2018 to date)

Quality Control analyst in a Laboratory (Blending and Spray drying industry –Sunspray food ingredients), oversee all quality issues from raw material in-process component to finished product. (2018 to date)

Laboratory Technician at Sensient Colors SA in Analycial Laboratory(April2013 to September 2013)

Inservice Trainee at Sensient Colors SA for a period of 12 months. (April 2012 to April 2013)

EDUCATION

Kgolagano Secondary School

Matric Certificate (2018)

Major Subjects: Maths, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Life Orientation, English and Sesotho.

Vaal University of Technology

National Diploma in Biotechnology (2013)

Major subjects: Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Microbial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Microbiology & Bioprocessing.

SMP

Certificate in Laboratory Safety ‘’Orientation to Laboratory Safety” (2011)

IQS/ISO CONSULTING AND TRAINING

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000) Version 5 (2020)

Food & Allergen Consulting & Testing Services

• Certificate Intermediate Allergen Management Training (2020)

ENTECOM

Root Cause Analysis 1 Day Workshop (2021)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Quality Control Analyst at Sunspray Food Ingredients (2018 to date)

Duties and responsibilities

Quality Control

Conducting quality inspiration on site

Hourly Sampling physical and chemical analysis on product produced

Ensuring implementation of ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000

Test Performed: pH testing, Absorbance,fat content, moisture content, salt content,%acidity, specific gravity,bulk density,%solid and brix

Calibration of equipment’s to ensure that analytical lab equipment are maintained so that reliable result are obtained and reported

Analytical lab equipment’s pH,moisture analyzer, spectrophotometer, refractometer, scale,micrometer .hydrometer and oven

Ensure that administrative functions are performed,records and documents are recorded

Investigating and troubleshooting of customer complains as well as sampling and analysis of customer returned stock

Preparation of final samples for customer

Performing allergen testing on both raw material and finished goods

Raw material

Sampling of the raw materials and packaging

Analyzing of raw materials received and packaging

Sampling and conducting of all analysis as stipulated by internal specification on the raw material and packaging materials

Creation of lab numbers for traceability purpose on both raw and packaging materials

Releasing of all conforming packaging and raw material for production

Assisting Microbiologist with preparation of media and testing of raw materials and the finished product

Laboratory Technician at Sensient Colors SA ( April 2013 to September 2013)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Raw material testing and control

Assist with Technical Service Request (Projects)

Reworking production batches before being manufactured

Report writing after retesting samples from customer

Colour matching samples from customers

Analyzing of colours for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies

Test performed: pH, Moisture analyser, Refractometer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Silverson and FTIR

Product application and formulation development

Experiential Learning at Sensient Colours SA ( April 2012 to April 2013)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Calibration of Laboratory equipments

Basic administration work

Sample packs preparation for customers

Retention store organizing and control

Assist Lab Technicians with quality control of manufactured products

Complete batch sheets for quality control process

Filling of laboratory documents

Basic Good Laboratory Practices

Natural colour samples update and control

Expired stock testing and control

In-Use tests before production batches are manufactured

Front Shop Assistant at Heidedal Pharmacy (Front shop assistant)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Answering telephones

Handle money and receiving stock

Assisting Pharmacist to dispense medication for patients

Prepare medication for some patients for delivery

Packing of stock on the shelves

Ensure that all equipments are clean and ready to be used

Filling of prescriptions from doctors accordingly

SKILLS

Good communication both verbal and written,

Sound presentation, organizing and facilitation skills

Analytical, planning skills and problem solving ability

Advanced computer skills: MS Word

REFERENCES

Name : Precious Mokobake

Position : Quality Control Manager

Employer : Sunspray Food Ingredients

Conduct details : (011-***-****/082-***-****

:

Name : Mrs Jacqueline Nyembe

Position : Research & Development Manager

Employer : Sunspray Food Ingredients

Conduct details : 011-***-****/084-***-****

Name : Ms. Thokozile Ndlovu

Position : Lead Technologist

Employer : Tiger Brands

Conduct details : 082-***-****

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