Krinolen Naidoo
Process Technician @Eurofins Cdmo Alphora
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WORK HISTORY
Process Technician @Eurofins Cdmo Alphora
Oakville, ON, CA
Execute chemical processing operations to facilitate the successful completion of batches• Accurate and contemporaneous batch sheet data entries and maintaining meticulous records• Line clearance activities, staging, de-staging chemicals, equipment, required materials per batch • Set-up, operation, disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of process equipment• Reading and interpreting technical documentation • Execution, troubleshooting of routine unit operations: filtrations; phase separations; refluxing; hydrogenation reactions; chromatography and atmospheric, reduced pressure distillations• Safe handling, preparation, quarantining, and sampling of batches and materials• Calibrating, validating laboratory and operations instruments, equipment• Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team following environmental, health and safety procedures, standard operating procedures, production batch records, good documentation practices, and good manufacturing practices
EDUCATION
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma in Biotechnology
Durban University of Technology
Master’s Degree - Applied Science in Biotechnology
ABOUT KRINOLEN NAIDOO
I am a skilled and experienced microbiologist with a solid background in laboratory science, bioprocess control and quality assurance chemistry. Advanced business and technical acumen, along with excellent qualifications, ensure a firm understanding of effective processes and systems including resolving issues and implementing appropriate improvements, while enhanced liaison and negotiation skills allow for successful collaboration with stakeholders from many professional, technical and cultural backgrounds. Highly developed analytical expertise and problem solving, time-management and organisational skills guarantee precise attention to detail, exemplary performance under pressure and the ability to achieve tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. QUALIFICATIONS: Durban University of Technology Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor\'s degree (four years) and Diploma (three years), WES o Master’s Degree - Applied Science in Biotechnology o Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology o National Diploma in Biotechnology ACHIEVEMENTS: • Integrated learning research project and report - Setup and operation of low-grade ethanol bioconversion Vinegar fermentations - Characterising and comparing vinegar produced by Acetic Acid bacteria • B. Tech research projects and report - Gene expression, Fungal Chitosan comparison and biopolymer film characterisation • Master’s research project and thesis - Chitosan polymer production from waste materials by fungal fermentation and prototype development SPECIALIST SKILLS: • Analytical thinking • Laboratory operations • Physicochemical characterisation • Quality control management • Research and development • Specification management • Routine sampling and testing • Report writing and reporting • Project management • Team leadership • Effective communication • Time management • Creative problem solving • Organisation IT SKILLS: • Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams • Zoom • SAP • Endnote
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