Microbiology Consultant in Subhujo technologies

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Current:Subhujo technologies
Past:UAB Labochema LT
Education:Master of Microbiology

Job Experience

Microbiology Consultant

Subhujo technologies

August 2016 to June 2018

? Facilitation of the recruitment and selection processes
? Employment contracts
? Administration, data management and reporting
? Team work and self-management
? Travel and flight arrangements, including visas, accommodation, itineraries and car hire
? Coordinating meetings with potential clients for business development
? Conduction of relevant screening of all suitable candidates
? Managing and maintaining employee personal files
? Keeping records up to date
? Extensive usage of MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel
? Answering employee questions
? Processing and prioritizing incoming mail and other correspondence
? Maintaining computer system by updating and entering data
? Posting job ads and organizing resumes and job applications
? Scheduling job interviews and assisting in interview process
? Processing and administrating payroll, which includes ensuring vacation and sick time are tracked in the system
? Performing file audits

Microbiology Sales Consultant

UAB Labochema LT

November 2012 to December 2014

- Client consulting about microbiological methods and required equipment
- Compiling and presenting technical presentations, tenders and quotations to the clients as well as following up on sent information
- Search of new suppliers
- Follow up and working closely with the warehouse regarding stock control and delivery times
- Attending product training
- Keeping a track of orders and deliveries
- Answering queries from customers via phone or email
- Maintaining and managing product margins
- Gathering information about products suggested by the competitors
- Ensuring that all quarterly and annual sales targets are met
- Maintaining computer system by updating and entering data
- Reporting client complains and concerns to Manager
- Payment processing
- Working within the guidelines, which are particular to certain suppliers or brands
- Dealing with customer refunds
- Representation of supplied brands
- Administration of documentation like invoices, proforma invoices and orders
- Booking of transportation
- Client meetings to understand their requirements

Research assistant - microbiologist

Vilnius University

November 2011 to June 2013

- Analyse of Pediococcus spp bacteria, extracted from sourdough
- Characterization and isolation of bacteriocins produced by the bacteria
- Identification of bacteria by microscopic, gram staining and molecular biology methods like DNA extraction, PCR and 16s rRNA sequencing
- Optimisation of PCR conditions and required amount of components
- Analysis of growth curve
- Finding suitable primers to perform PCR
- Agar dilution method used to analyse different temperature & pH impact for bacteriocin activity as well as their antimicrobial properties
- Growth identification using spectrometry method
- Conduct literature reviews and experiment planning
- Performance of SDS Page to visualize the isolated bacteriocin
- Analysis and interpretation of results followed by general recommendations
- Summarization of experiment results
- Preparation of agar plates, media and solutions required for research
- Working under GLP conditions

QC Microbiology Technician

UAB Labtarna

October 2010 to November 2011

- Performance of routine microbiological water testing on samples taken from facility water system.
- Microbial quality control release testing, such as growth promotion, sterility, characteristics of media, buffers and rinsing fluids for testing.
- Preparation of reagents, material and equipment used in microbiological testing in sterile environments.
- Maintaining accurate and complete test records.

Intern

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research

May 2010 to September 2010

Investigation of different sediments in the view of dechlorination. Marine sediments were cultivated and their activities were analysed in present of different components of medium.
- Cultivation of anaerobic bacteria from deep marine sediments;
- Sequencing;
- Cloning;
- DNA purification using DNA purification Kit for Soil;
- DNA extraction;
- DNA isolation;
- PCR;
- GC-FID;
- BLAST.

Education

Master of Microbiology

Vilnius University

September 2011 to June 2013

Bachelor of Bioengineering

Vilnius Gediminas technical university

September 2007 to June 2011

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Basic

Russian

Basic

IT skills

Adobe Photoshop CS5

Medium

AutoCAD

Medium

Lasergine

Medium

Mega5

Medium

MS Office

Advanced

Other Skills

More Vaida

Career Goals

Industries of interest

Food and Beverage Biotechnology Cosmetics Pharmaceuticals Laboratories International Organization Safety

Areas of interest

Human Resources - HR Quality Health / Pharmacy Hygiene and Safety / Environment Laboratories

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

Photography, travelling, reading