Oshadha Wanasinghe
Summary
I am currently working as a sampling specialist for Synlait Milk. I am successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and consistently accomplishing objectives. I am physcially fit and able to work outdoors in any weather condition, I am skilled in time management and problem solving. I work well with others but I can also take initiative and get work done on my own.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Sampling Specialist
Synlait Milk ltd
Dunsandel, Christchurch
05.2023 - Current
- Subsampling of raw materials and finished products.
- Data entry of samples and tests.
- Dispatching samples to internal and external laboratories.
- Labelling and scanning samples.
- Quality control inpections of ingredients and packagings.
Biosecurity Field Officer
AsureQuality
, Gisborne
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Tree planting and maintenance services - land preparation (spot spraying), planting of Manuka and mixed native tree species, and post-planting maintenance of the planted trees, through release spraying.
- Pest plant control.
- Pest (Fruit fly) surveillance.
Car Patrol Guard
Allied Security
Manawatu, Palmerston North
12.2021 - 06.2022
- My usual shifts were 12 hours long. I worked during the week and weekend and also did night shifts. My responsibilities were; doing car patrols, responding to alarms, monitoring alarms, checking and securing buildings, monitoring CCTV, being aware of any suspicious activities and writing reports.
Board Member
Massey University swimming club
Manawatu, Palmerston North
02.2021 - 12.2021
- I helped to plan and organize events, kept records of club meetings and events, reminded members of payment dues, presided at meetings in the absence of the president and helped coach beginner level swimmers.
Lab Work
Massey University
Manawatu, Palmerston North
07.2018 - 11.2021
- In addition to the lab experience I have mentioned above, during the course of my Zoology laboratories at University I have undertaken the following work; dissection of vertebrate and invertebrates animals, application of micro-techniques for slide preparation and staining through fixation, embedding and sectioning, slide identification of various histological slide tissues and organ sections, collection and preservation of animal species and identification of embryological slides and embryological stages.
Factory Production Worker
Genoese foods
, Levin
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Duties were, entering data, producing pesto, sanitizing and cleaning the factory and running pH tests on the finished products. I was also assigned to unload incoming products and move boxes to staging areas, sorting items and transporting them to final storage locations, conducting quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Animal science
Massey University
Palmerston North11.2021
Skills
- Ability to work outdoors in any weather condition- In my previous job as a biosecurity field officer, I have experience in walking on rough terrain for long periods of time carrying out duties like; planting, spraying, weeding, pest control inspections
- Adept at manual tasks - moving bags of ingredients that weigh around 25-30kg on a regular basis is one of the manual tasks I am required to carry out at my current work
- Sampling laboratory experience -
- Subsampling of raw materials and finished products like milk powder, infant formula powder, anhydrous milk fat, vitamins, etc
- Dispatching samples to their respective locations
- Labelling and scanning samples for preparation
- Cleaning lab equipment and work areas
- Maintaining records of consumables and reporting to the lab manager
- Writing reports and record keeping - On a daily basis I record information and write detailed reports after carefully, planning, analyzing and editing
- Computer skills - proficient with Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint, LIMS and SAP softwares
- Excellent time management - During my sampling work, I have managed to complete all tasks that were delegated to me and have never missed a deadline
- Good ability to work independently and in a team - I further developed this skill working as a sampling specialist where I have to work alone at times while also collaborating with my colleagues when addressing difficult situations
- Excellent verbal communication skills - gained from liasing with workers from other departments in the company and through communicating with team members
- Ability to work under pressure - from working in a fast paced high pressure environment at the sampling lab
- Attention to detail - Being able to listen, take notes and ask questions for clarification helps me better understand my tasks so I can stay focused on them
Certification
- First aid certificate (level 2).
- Grow safe certificate.
- Full security CoA license.
- 4 wheel driving certificate.
Timeline
Sampling Specialist
Synlait Milk ltd
05.2023 - Current
Biosecurity Field Officer
AsureQuality
07.2022 - 05.2023
Car Patrol Guard
Allied Security
12.2021 - 06.2022
Board Member
Massey University swimming club
02.2021 - 12.2021
Factory Production Worker
Genoese foods
11.2020 - 01.2021
Lab Work
Massey University
07.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Animal science
Massey University
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