Mark Sirma

Analysis of raw materials, In-Process analysis and finished products as per SOPs Trained to operate laboratory instruments i.e polarimeter, UV Vis, Particle counter, HPLC, Flame Photometer, Karl Fisher, centrifuge as well as troubleshoot and interpret the data generated Trained on validation, risk analysis and protocol development

Quality Control Analyst - B Braun Pharmaceuticals

(2024-01)

• Analysis of raw materials, In-Process analysis and finished products as per SOPs
• Trained to operate laboratory instruments i.e polarimeter, UV Vis, Particle counter, HPLC, Flame Photometer, Karl Fisher, centrifuge as well as troubleshoot and interpret the data generated
• Trained on validation, risk analysis and protocol development
• Carry out verification of equipment ie analytical balances, PH meters, UV Vis
• Sampling and analysis of water
• Sampling of chemical raw materials, packaging raw materials and analyze them
• Preparation and standardization of reagents and clearly labelling them
• Train and supervise new employees and interns ensuring that they are up to date to routine laboratory activities and reviewing their progress
• Maintain proper laboratory hygiene and adhere to Good laboratory and Manufacturing practices

Quality control HPLC analyst - Elys' Chemical Industries

(2021-08 - 2023-12)

• Analysis of raw materials intermediates and finished products using HPLC, operate and handle HPLC machines as per SOP
• Investigation of out of specifications and out of trends results, risk analysis and assessment and make plausible reccomendations
• Performing calibration of laboratory equipment and machines i.e PH meter, UV, HPLC, analytical balances and dissolution machines
• Preparation and standardization of reagents and ensuring that they are properly labelled with date of analysis, retest date and potency
• Carry out analytical method validation
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation in the laboratory and adhere to all procedures pertaining GMP and laboratory safety
• Carry out daily analysis as assigned and ensure the daily allocated work is finished and reported to the respective manager
• Report any situation which would prevent hazard and which would be difficult to correct
• Monitor and ensure compliance with GMP and GLP as per guidelines and comply with rules and regulations
• Use protective equipment and clothing provided for the purpose of preventing risks to personal safety and health

Quality control analyst - Laboratory and Allied pharmaceuticals ltd

• Calibration and validation of analytical instruments i.e; HPLC, UV-VIS, dissolution machines analytical balances and PH meters
• Preparation and standardization of reagents and solutions for analysis and ensure reagents and stock solutions in use are of within the shelf-life required
• Analysis of finished products, intermediate products and stability product by HPLC, UV-VIS Spectroscopy and titration
• Instrument analysis by FTIR, UV-VIS, karl firsher titrator among others when required
• Liaise with section head in method development of products
• Ensure records are made to demonstrate that all the required testing procedures have been carried out and any deviation have been fully recorded
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation in the laboratory
• Dissolution testing of oral solid doses: tablets and capsules

Laboratory technician - Spectra-lab analytical services

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

• Proximate analysis: crude protein analysis, crude protein and crude fiber
• Complete water analysis and microbiology
• Complete analysis of fats and greases
• Complete soil analysis for content, texture, organic matter, micro-organisms and living organisms
• Determination of water content

Industrial attachment - Kenya agricultural research institute, Thika - Thika

(2014-05 - 2014-08)

• Tissue culture; Involved in growing bananas in asceptic conditions. The processes involved in were preparation of media, preparation of explants, inoculation, sub-culturing, transplanting, steam soil sterilization and hardening nursery management
• Analytical laboratory: proximate analysis of raw feed materials. Qualitative analysis of: percentage of crude protein, crude fiber, dry organic matter, water content and crude oil
• Entomopathogenic nematogy: involved in rearing and maintaining nematodes that are being tested a biological control in horticultural crop pests. Activities involved included were artificial preparation, baiting, harvesting, counting and separating the sexes
• Entomology laboratory: Involved in rearing macadamia stink bugs
• Trained in good laboratory practices

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry - University Of Eldoret (2012 - 2015)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - A.I.C Chebisaas Boys' High school (2007 - 2010)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Eldoret Preparatory School