Nicholas Kiplangat

Detail-oriented Quality Control Analyst with 5 years in the tea extracts and food processing industry, specializing in chemical, physical, and microbial analysis. Expert in ensuring compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000, HACCP, and GMP standards. Proven track record of optimizing lab processes, reducing equipment downtime, improving product consistency, and delivering actionable quality reports to support production excellence and regulatory adherence.

Seeking to leverage analytical expertise and continuous improvement mindset in an industrial setup.

Finlays Tea Extracts Kenya Limited | 2022- Present | Quality Assurance Analyst

• Conducted comprehensive chemical, physical, and real-time online analyses of raw materials, instant tea extracts, and aromas, ensuring 100% compliance with internal benchmarks, regulatory standards, and ISO requirements.
• Performed instrument calibration, validation, and maintenance for UV-Vis, spectrophotometer, colorimeter, pH meters, turbidimeter, and other lab equipment, reducing downtime by optimizing schedules and improving testing turnaround times.
• Developed, reviewed, and implemented SOPs to standardize laboratory operations, enhance consistency, and streamline testing protocols.
• Compiled, analyzed, and presented detailed shift quality reports and metrics to senior management, enabling data-driven production decisions and process interventions.
• Identified deviations during online inspections, implemented corrective actions, and collaborated with production/R&D teams to resolve quality issues, contributing to improved tea extract consistency and customer satisfaction

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | 2015-2019 | Bsc. In Industrial Chemistry

Kaplong Boys High School | 2010-2014 | Grade (A-)