Sinalotyali@gmail.com Ausca

Detail-oriented laboratory professional with 5+ years of experience in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory, including sample handling, preparation, and testing against strict prescribed methods and standards. Experienced in receiving, preparing, and processing materials, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to health, safety, quality, and ISO requirements. Reliable, quick to learn new procedures, and comfortable working across laboratory disciplines to support workflow continuity.

Based in Cape Town, willing to relocate/commute to Stellenbosch, and available immediately.

Senior Laboratory Technician (Quality Assurance & Materials Testing) at Da Gama Textiles (2018-06 – 2023-09)

• Verified incoming raw materials and packaging components against specification and compliance requirements before storage and processing
• Executed specialized physical and chemical testing on government-contract textile specifications, including flame retardancy, tensile and tear strength, seam slippage, and colour fastness
• Prepared and applied specific acidic and alkaline solutions to perform multi-stage perspiration testing on specialized materials
• Conducted daily calibration and verification checks on testing equipment, ensuring ongoing compliance with quality standards
• Maintained accurate documentation onto designated worksheets and quality control charts, with zero regulatory audit non-conformances over 5 years
• Supervised and trained junior laboratory assistants on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols

Career Break — Family & Childcare Responsibilities (2023-10 – Present)

• Took a planned career break following the birth of twins to focus on early-years childcare
• Remained professionally active during this period by completing certified courses in ISO 9001 QMS, ISO/IEC 17025 Lab Management, and Excel
• Now available and fully ready to return to full-time work

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate – Curriculum High School (2009)

N4 in Financial Management – Lovedale TVET College (2016)

N5 in Financial Management Studies – Lovedale TVET College (2016 – 2021)