Process Technician - National Bioproducts Institute
(2023-05)
- Placed final product in the pasteurizer
- Monitored inactivation for Factor VIII and IX
- Monitored the centrifugal subslots
- Processed components for AFS
- Cleaned large machinery and changed parts for the filling process
- Maintained cleanliness of the filling room at all times
- Conducted environmental analysis
Chemical Operations Level 4 - Canway Supply Solutions
(2023-10 - 2024-01)
- Led and oversaw shift operations in the absence of the supervisor
- Trained and mentored Level 1–3 operators on plant procedures
- Conducted advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of process deviations
- Optimised process parameters to improve yield and efficiency
- Reviewed and approved batch documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Liaised with quality assurance and maintenance teams to resolve production issues
- Ensured full compliance with SOPs, GMP, and safety regulations across the shift
- Conducted risk assessments for new or modified processes
Chemical Operations Level 3 - Canway Supply Solutions
(2021-02 - 2021-05)
- Efficient and correct handover completion to incoming shift team
- Ensured effective shutdown by preparing plant and liaising with relevant personnel
- Ensured appropriate documentation was available for batch start-up (e.g. work orders)
- Created work permits
- Responded promptly and correctly to alarms and deviations
- Data capture and laboratory analysis
- Quality control and chemical processing
- Operated filling machines, pumps and other equipment, or filled manually
Chemical Operations Level 2 - Geochem Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
(2018-01 - 2018-12)
- Assisted with troubleshooting
- Complied with SOPs and ensured safety of the product and housekeeping
- Operated plant alongside Plant Operations Assistant
- Completed production process documentation per process requirements
- Helped offload trucks and tanks
- Worked at height and in confined spaces
- Monitored the product/process to ensure requirements were adhered to
- Made process adjustments to correct deviations
Chemical Operations Level 1 - Blendrite Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
- Prepared workstation
- Housekeeping monitor
- Selected QC samples for testing
- Performed assigned work in accordance with appropriate practices
- Packaging of poured products
- Kept records of substances throughout the manufacturing process
- Labelled samples according to batch, date of sampling, and source bulk container
