Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Laboratory Skills
Summary Of Skills And Qualifications
Product Development Experience
Personal Information
Research
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Nasiya Jarish

Food Technologist
Hamilton,Waikato

Summary

Experienced in conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments, with a strong focus on planning and research skills. Skilled in planning, setting up, and executing controlled experiments and trials. Proficient in conducting literature research for publication and contributing to novel food development. Background in analytical chemistry and utilizing scientific methodologies for research purposes. Well-versed in the field of food science and technology, with a proven track record of academic excellence. Knowledgeable in food safety legislation, acts, and standards in NZ, acquired through studies, seminars, and workshops. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills to analyze and interpret results, effectively solving problems and reaching informed conclusions. Excellent technical abilities to operate standard laboratory equipment with meticulous attention to detail. Highly self-motivated with a strong inclination towards self-directed learning, capable of working independently with minimal oversight while staying updated on relevant scientific and technical advancements. Exceptional written and oral communication skills enable effective result discussions with senior staff and proficient report writing. Adept at time management to prioritize tasks for timely completion. Exhibits self-management skills to handle stressful conditions safely. Demonstrates good leadership and teamwork capabilities by providing technical support to staff, assisting the manager in task allocation, and supervising employees in a friendly manner.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Q.C Laboratory Technician

Bakels Edible Oils (N.Z.) Ltd
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for the analysis and testing (chemical and sensory analysis) of raw material in process and finished product samples, including samples to support product development and investigations
  • Tests, including : FFA - Free Fatty Acid Value, PV - Peroxide Value by titration, IV - Iodine Value and melting point of oil
  • AV - Anisidine Value by using spectrophotometer
  • Colour analysis by using Lovibond test
  • Sensory analysis for Flavour and Odour of oils
  • Gas Chromatographic analysis of FAME
  • Measurement of solid fat content (SFC) of oils by using both NIR and NMR method in order to understand the melting behaviour of edible oils and fats
  • Accurate reporting and documentation in accordance with the quality management system
  • Ensuring laboratory and production are equipped with reagents and consumables that function to required standards for testing

Laboratory (Chemistry) and Production Technician

Global Proficiency
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Assist the Programme Leaders in the efficient operation of the scientific and technical function, including, Samples (e.g
  • Potable Water chemistry, Effluent chemistry, Chemical Residues in water, etc) are manufactured or prepared within required time frame for all chemistry related programmes with the special emphasis on Water Chemistry
  • All chemistry testing is undertaken as required and ensure it is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation requirements
  • Undertake Quality Control tasks as required including equipment calibration and maintenance, temperature monitoring and ensuring all aspects of quality control of reagents and reagent preparation are completed as required
  • Ensure laboratory consumables required for the Chemistry laboratory are monitored and purchased as required for effective stock management
  • Actively involved in the production and logistics activities of Global Proficiency to deliver proficiency services in a timely and accurate manner
  • Ensure that the production of samples and despatch of goods are done timely and accurately, according to the pre-determined plan or as instructed by the P&L Operations Manager
  • Liaise with the P&L Operations Manager and the Technical Manager for allocation of time and tasks and establishing weekly working schedules across the Chemistry Programmes
  • Supporting business objectives through efficient and effective use of time and resources and excellent communication and customer service
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in the business, including the use of technology to support workflow to improve the efficient delivery of services, and to maximise productivity and profitability
  • Actively participate in new project work and assist with projects for business and programme improvements, and new products and services as instructed by the Technical Manager and P&L Operations Manager
  • Support the documentation and information keeping requirements of the business, including forms and procedures
  • Participate and contribute to health and safety continuous improvement initiatives

Laboratory Technician

Livestock Improvement Corporation
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Carrying out key semen processing activities, including: Evaluate the semen by putting under a microscope (to find out alive and dead sperms, asses forward motility)
  • Morphology evaluation to check for abnormal sperm
  • Semen concentration determination – Diluting the sample by using micro pipette and bottle top dispensers, and sperm cells are counted by using coulter counter
  • Cleaning all the working areas in the laboratory (benches, cupboards, fridge/freezer)
  • Wash glassware
  • Check lab supplies/ consumables & top up
  • Top up/make alcohol, sterigine and acetone bottles
  • Make up working solution/stock solution
  • Top up coulter/diluter consumables and working solutions
  • Calibration and shutdown of coulter counter
  • Empty rubbish trolley
  • Follow all health and safety measures

Production and Despatch Technician

Global Proficiency
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provide additional assistance to the despatch team as when required
  • Laboratory sample preparation
  • Collation of parcels for despatch to client laboratories
  • Document preparation, labelling and packaging, and general management of warehouse and stock

QC Laboratory Technician

Eco Lab
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assist senior lab technician in completing all laboratory tasks within assigned timelines
  • Conducting different chemical testing to approve products, like, pH checking, Specific gravity, iodine test, NaOH testing, Oxygen test, Chlorine test, EDTA test, Viscosity, Foam height, cloud point, Quat test etc
  • Titration, micro-pipetting, centrifugation
  • Collect samples from the production line and enter the test results into the system (JDE and Ledger) to ensure world-class data collection and storage
  • Dispatching
  • Approve the products for release
  • Send emails to supplier asking for COA (Certificate of Approval) and file the COA received in appropriate folder

Teacher

V.M. Public School
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Facilitate the student’s all-round development
  • Plan activities and lessons based on student’s interests
  • Nurture the needs of children

QC Laboratory Technician

Pazhangadi Oil Industries
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Perform laboratory tests
  • Analysis, interpretation, accurately record and document test results
  • Discuss results and develop reports
  • Train new employees on procedures and equipment usage
  • Maintain equipment and lab in a clean and safe condition
  • Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed

Education

B.Tech. - undefined

Food Technology

B.Sc. - undefined

Chemistry

B.Ed. - undefined

Physical Science

Skills

Laboratory work experience

Laboratory Skills

  • PC1 Laboratory work experience
  • Familiar with HSNO and MSDS
  • Ability to follow SOP
  • Able to use Gas Chromatography and High-pressure liquid Chromatography, Spectrophotometer, Viscometer, micropipettes (able to calibrate pipette), burettes, centrifuge, and autoclave
  • Confident in volumetric and gravimetric analysis
  • Confident in different sampling methods (Chemical, microbial & Food)

Summary Of Skills And Qualifications

  • Planning and Research skills in conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments
  • Experience in Analytical Chemistry
  • Experience in using scientific methodologies for research
  • Experience in food science and technology
  • Excellent Academic record
  • Gained good understanding of food safety legislations NZ, Acts and standards from studies as well as attending seminars and workshops
  • Excellent analytical skills to analyse and interpret results and solve problem for making decisions or reaching conclusions
  • Excellent technical skills to operate standard laboratory equipment
  • Meticulous attention to detail while accomplishing laboratory tasks and accurately record and document test results
  • Independence and self-directed learning skill for taking directions from senior staff and trying to do task independently with minimal oversight
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to discuss the results with senior staff and write reports
  • Time management skill to organize and prioritize work for timely completion
  • Self-management skill to control stressful conditions safely
  • Good Leadership and teamwork skills to provide technical support to staff, help the manager in allocating laboratory tasks and supervising the employees in a friendly manner

Product Development Experience

  • Developed Bovine collagen protein powder from the inexpensive cuts of beef (cartilage, tendons, and ligaments) as part of the course module (food process technology) and presented the product in New Zealand Institute of Food Science Technology (NZIFST) gathering conducted at Wintec
  • Developed Raviolis with four treatments of mince beef (low fat fine grind size, low fat coarse grind size, high fat fine and high fat coarse grind size) for sensory analysis to determine which category of mince beef was most preferred by consumers as part of research project

Personal Information

Visa Status: Permanent Resident

Research

  • AgResearch (Ruakura Research Centre), Intern, The Premiumization of Ground Beef, Dr Mustafa Farouk, 04/01/20, 12/31/20, Proposal writing, Budget planning, Milestone execution and project management, Complete a literature Review on different aspects of ground beef for publication, Product Development, Conduct sensory analysis (with more than 70 panellists) to determine consumer’s preference among different category of ground beef, Conduct consumer survey (Survey Gizmo) to determine the factors affecting consumer’s intention to consume ground beef and their preferred type of ground beef in selected food uses, Record keeping, Data Analysis and Report writing
  • National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), Intern, 02/01/20, 04/30/20, Worked on Detoxification Effect of Dissolved Organic Carbon Derived from Manuka Leaves on the Acute Toxicity of Copper on Fresh Water Cladocera (Daphnia Carinata), Culturing of organisms (D. magna and D. Carinata) in containment (PC-2 level) facility, Culturing of green (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) algae (PC1 level) for feeding the D.magna in containment, Characterization of dissolved organic carbon solution extracted from Manuka leaf by using a Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrophotometer, Test solution Preparation and carrying out the effect of DOC (Manuka Tea) on Acute Cu Toxicity to Daphnia Carinata, Acid wash of glassware used in the ecotoxicology lab, Calibration of pH meter, PH, Dissolved Oxygen and temperature measurements of test solution, Write journal entries and reflections, Prepare and present scientific poster, Record keeping and prepare report

Timeline

Q.C Laboratory Technician

Bakels Edible Oils (N.Z.) Ltd
06.2023 - 12.2023

Laboratory (Chemistry) and Production Technician

Global Proficiency
10.2021 - 06.2023

Laboratory Technician

Livestock Improvement Corporation
08.2021 - 10.2021

Production and Despatch Technician

Global Proficiency
03.2021 - 10.2021

QC Laboratory Technician

Eco Lab
08.2018 - 06.2019

Teacher

V.M. Public School
01.2012 - 01.2014

QC Laboratory Technician

Pazhangadi Oil Industries
01.2005 - 01.2010

B.Tech. - undefined

Food Technology

B.Sc. - undefined

Chemistry

B.Ed. - undefined

Physical Science
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