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Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Chinthaka Bandara Tennakoon

Christchurch

Summary

Experienced candidate with 13+ years of expertise in Laboratory, Research and Development, and Manufacturing industries. Quickly grasps new concepts and adapts to challenging situations. Successfully navigates complex projects and delivers high-quality results. Leverages technical knowledge and analytical skills to drive innovation and optimize processes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Laboratory Technician

Terra CAT
01.2023 - Current
  • Expert in FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy),
    Omnis Titrations, Karl Fischer Titration, and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma),
  • Expert in writing and updating SOP
  • Troubleshooting lab instruments
  • maintaining equipment files
  • Trained in GC (Gas Chromatography),Viscometer, XRF (X-ray Fluorescence), PC, and Mini Flash
  • Health and Safety Representative who completed HSR stage 1 and stage 2
  • Red Cross certified first aider

Ink Lab Technician

OJI Fiber Solutions
01.2020 - Current
  • Ink dispensing and quality checking
  • Color matching and achieving customer standards
  • Colour spectral data analysis and communicating to customers
  • Meeting deadlines and chemical purchasing

Head of R&D – Washing

Bangladesh - Hirdaramani Apparel
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Innovations and Product Developments
  • Process improvement and Automation
  • Created R&D objectives and managed budget
  • EIM, Environmental Impact Measurement accredited software operator
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Textile Engineer – Wash and Testing Lab

STAR Garments (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Maintained excellent communication with brands
  • Lab Testing under ISO AATCC, ASTM
  • Process improvement and provided technical support to teams

Production Executive - Washing

Brandix Finishing Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Purchased chemicals and proceeded trials
  • Chemical testing and communicated with suppliers
  • Recommended process improvements to enhance product quality

Lab Assistant – Distilled water plant

Browns Groups (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Followed distilled water manufacturing process
  • Data recording and communicated to Lab manager
  • Maintained water quality and proceeded plant back wash

Education

MBA - Operations Management, Project Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
01.2016

Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management

Institute Of Personal Management
01.2014

BSc - Chemistry, Geology

University of Peradeniya
01.2010

Higher Diploma - Office, PowerPoint, Premier Pro, Web Designing

Infortec International
01.2007

Skills

  • Good work Ethics
  • Good Attitude/Can-do Attitude
  • Good Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Self – motivated
  • Reliable

Hobbies and Interests

Traveling, Editing, Sport, Youtuber, Instruments, Photography

Certification

  • Red Cross Certified First Aider
  • Owning forklift license

Timeline

Senior Laboratory Technician

Terra CAT
01.2023 - Current

Ink Lab Technician

OJI Fiber Solutions
01.2020 - Current

Head of R&D – Washing

Bangladesh - Hirdaramani Apparel
01.2015 - 01.2020

Textile Engineer – Wash and Testing Lab

STAR Garments (Pvt) Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015

Production Executive - Washing

Brandix Finishing Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2013

Lab Assistant – Distilled water plant

Browns Groups (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012

Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management

Institute Of Personal Management

BSc - Chemistry, Geology

University of Peradeniya

Higher Diploma - Office, PowerPoint, Premier Pro, Web Designing

Infortec International
  • Red Cross Certified First Aider
  • Owning forklift license

MBA - Operations Management, Project Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Chinthaka Bandara Tennakoon