Portia Serudu

A highly talented, performance-driven professional with 10 years' work experience within the mining and FMCG industry dealing within several different roles which have enabled knowledge and experience gain while performing of the different roles. A great deal of experience in ICP-OES, XRF, XRD, GC, HPLC, Enzyme gallery, method validation, wet chemistry, fire assay and packaging. A fast learner, who readily adapts to change, works as an introvert or an extrovert and exceeds expectations.

Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. A highly effective team player who has great presentation skills, able to take initiative, contagious enthusiasm with an ability to work with no supervision and deep-rooted passion for excellence.

Lab Supervisor at Union Swiss (Pty)Ltd (2021-08 – Present)

• Responsible for conducting internal audits.
• Sample using AQL system and analyze against specifications.
• Record all testing's, release good materials, and reject if it failed and perform the confirmatory tests.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Batch management system of new materials arriving on site.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and 22716.
• Independent execution of routine and non routine analysis.
• Trial testing and run on the line.
• Responsible for calibrationg and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Support Head of quality in operational management and team development of the department.
• Capable of interpretation of data and information.
• Liaise with suppliers in case of equipment breakdown.
• Investigating all non-conformance materials and report writing.
• Training and development of personnel.

Laboratory Technician at Bliss Brands (Pty)Ltd (2018-02 – 2021-06)

• Plan and organize work (Powder, Liquid, Soap, and Sulphonic labs).
• Establishing control samples and creating methods (all labs).
• Sample preparation and analysis (Active matter, Total Fatty Acid, Caustic, Silicate, Carbonate and Glycerin).
• Analysis of data, identification of problems and improvement suggestions.
• Basic method validation (using statistic, LoD, Linearity).
• Reagents preparation and standardization.
• Calibration of laboratory Instruments.
• Packaging and packing line online checks.
• Report writing.
• Housekeeping.

Laboratory Analyst at Rand Refinery (Pty)Ltd (2015-06 – 2017-12)

• Plan and organize work (XRF, Fire assay, wet chemistry).
• Establishing control samples and creating methods (smelter samples).
• Analysis of control standards (pH buffer, spark instrument control, yttrium and mine method controls).
• Sample preparation and analysis (electro silver, electro gold solutions, arsenic samples sterling silver precious metals and PGM fusion).
• Preparation of stork solutions.
• Sample analysis using XRF, XRD, ICP, Potentiometry, Leco and Auto Titrator
• Analysis of data, identification of problems and improvement suggestions.
• Basic method validation (using statistic, LoD, Linearity)
• Calibration of laboratory Instruments.
• Housekeeping.
• Report writing.

Advanced Diploma in Quality Management – Tshwane University of Technology

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry – Tshwane University of Technology (2016)

Senior Certificate – Litho High School (2011)