Bruce Kapari

Performing routine analysis and evaluation of different plant material as per method and SOPs. Solid sample digestion using liquid reagent by microwave heating for elemental analysis. Work on research programmes in the laboratory.

Research Technician - Agricultural Research Council

(2024-06)

• Performing routine analysis and evaluation of different plant material as per method and SOPs.
• Solid sample digestion using liquid reagent by microwave heating for elemental analysis.
• Work on research programmes in the laboratory.
• Performing daily verification and method validation on lab equipments.
• Ensuring standard analytical laboratory equipment is according to vendor’s recommendation and SOPs.
• Effectively communicate issues to Analytical Supervisor and assist with problem solving.
• Assist with training of in-service trainee students and research assistants on SOPs and instrumentation.
• Compile and record data acquired during research for documentation as per standard operating procedure.
• Performing wet chemistry analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 for accurate and reliable testing results.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 17020 and 17025.
• Logging and presenting data revealed by lab testing to lab manager.
• Reviewing and updating SOPs related to quality control.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance working with GLP and GMP.
• Managing inventory supplies by keeping track of consumables and ordering new items needed.
• Adhering to strict data integrity (ALCOA+).
• Maintaining good housekeeping and a clean work environment.
• Maintaining and managing accurate and precise documentation.
• Performing method validations and calibration on lab equipments.
• Creating POs, requisitions and budget updates using Sage X3.
• Quoting clients on services rendered by the lab.
• Participate in company training programmes to support the company vision and to ensure effective fulfilment of duties.
• Performing SHE representative duties of the labs and training lab personnel on safety.
• Work according to health and safety standard (OHS).
• Instruments Skills: ICP-OES, ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-FID, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, pH-meter, Conductivity Meter, FTNIR, Moisture Analyser, Densitometer, MARS2 Microwave, Karl Fischer.
• Contact for reference: Laboratory Manager: Dr Bernard Mabotja, 071 184 8881, MabotjaB@arc.agric.za

Senior Laboratory Analyst - Comed Health

(2023-05 - 2024-06)

• Performing routine analysis and evaluation of raw materials, intermediate, packaging material and finished products as per method and SOPs.
• Weekly water sampling and water analysis, report writing of the outcomes.
• Performing wet chemistry analysis.
• Ensuring standard analytical laboratory equipment is according to vendor’s recommendation and SOPs.
• Taking part on Method Validation.
• Effectively communicate issues to Analytical Supervisor and assist with problem solving.
• Assist with training of in-service trainee students on SOPs.
• Filing and archiving of SOP and laboratory results for a good audit trail.
• Compile and record data acquired during testing for documentation as per standard operating procedure.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 for accurate and reliable testing results.
• Logging and presenting data revealed by lab testing to lab supervisor.
• Reviewing and updating SOPs related to quality control.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance working with GLP and GMP.
• Managing inventory supplies by keeping track of consumables and ordering new items needed.
• Adhering to strict data integrity (ALCOA).
• Maintaining good housekeeping and a clean work environment.
• Maintaining and managing accurate and precise documentation.
• Creating new test methods and performing method validations.
• Participating in out-of-specification, failure investigations and Corrective Action Preventive Action.
• Comply with standard procedures and quality control to improve products quality.
• Participate in company training programmes to support the company vision and to ensure effective fulfilment of duties.
• Work according to health and safety standard (OHS).
• Instrumentation Skills: HPLC, pH-meter, Conductivity Meter, FTNIR, Polarimeter, Conductivity Meter, IR Moisture Analyser, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Densitometer, Refractometer, and Vernier Calliper.
• Contact for reference: R&D Analyst: Trinity Matanga, 067 172 9383, Trinitymatanga@gmail.com

Laboratory Analyst - Ascendis Health

(2017-08 - 2023-04)

• Performing routine evaluation of raw materials, intermediate and finished products as per method and SOPs.
• Weekly water sampling and water analysis, report writing of the outcomes on the following tests: Acidity or Alkalinity, Oxidisable substances, Chlorides, Sulphates, Ammonium, Residue on Evaporation, Calcium and Magnesium.
• Ensuring standard analytical laboratory equipment is according to vendor’s recommendation and SOPs.
• Performing method validation of lab equipments.
• Technical Analytical problem solving.
• Compile and record data acquired during testing for documentation as per standard operating procedure.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 for accurate and reliable testing results.
• Logging and presenting data revealed by lab testing to lab supervisor.
• Reviewing and updating SOPs related to quality control.
• Organise calibration and preventive maintenance schedules of Lab instrument for internal and external calibration.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance working with GLP and GMP.
• Managing inventory supplies by keeping track of consumables and ordering new items needed.
• Adhering to strict data integrity (ALCOA).
• Maintaining good housekeeping and a clean work environment.
• Generating requisitions for the Lab Consumables and Equipment using Syspro.
• Maintaining and managing accurate and precise documentation.
• Participating in out-of-specification, failure investigations and Corrective Action Preventive Action.
• Comply with standard procedures and quality control to improve products quality.
• Participate in company training programmes to support the company vision and to ensure effective fulfilment of duties.
• Work according to health and safety standard (OHS).
• Instrumentation Skills: AAS, HPLC, pH-meter, Conductivity Meter, IR Spectroscopy, FTNIR, Polarimeter, Conductivity Meter, IR Moisture Analyser, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Densitometer, Refractometer, Polarimeter, Karl Fischer and Vernier Calliper.
• Contact for reference: Laboratory Manager: Magadi Sambo, 071 076 0529, 011 445 6033, magadi.sambo@ascendishealth.com

Laboratory In-service Trainee - Agricultural Research Council

(2017-01 - 2017-07)

• Daily analysis of samples for beta carotene, Vitamin E and Vitamin C.
• Determination of phytochemical compounds such as total phenols, condensed tannins and flavonoids.
• Extraction and isolation of medicinal plants for active compounds.
• Method development and validation and day to day analysis of samples.
• Sample digestion and preparation for elemental analysis.
• Managing inventory supplies by keeping track of consumables and ordering new items needed
• Maintaining safety standards according to standard operating procedure.
• Instrumentation Skills: ICP-OES, HPLC and UV-VIS Spectroscopy
• Contact for reference: Lab Manager: Alfred Seepe, 072 541 1734/012 808 8000, seepeh@arc.agric.za

BSc Degree - Chemistry and Geology - University of Limpopo (2016)

Grade 12 - Pax High (2012)