Waruna Chathuranga Thommadura Mendis
Lower Hutt,WGN
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Analyst with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Disciplined professional with systematic approach to obtain best results. Applies excellent attention to detail and critical reasoning to successfully conduct experiments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Senior Technician
MSD Animal Health
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and conducted chemistry analysis on raw materials, solutions, antigens, final vaccines, stability samples as per the SOPs. Competent UV-Vis method, AAS, Ticator, FIMS, extractions, etc.
- Performed trouble shooting, Method updates and routine maintenance of UV-Vis, AAS,FIMS, Ticator, etc.
- Planned and conducted environmental monitoring, water testing, bioburden testing, streaking cultures and sterility testing on samples as per the SOPs. Competent in clean room testing, identification testing, etc. Prepared master and working seeds and competent in Growth promotion testings.
- Documented all tasks onto test work Sheets and onto logbooks in accordance with GDP requirements.
- Reviewed test paperwork and reported test results by using SAP software.
- Raised and investigated deviations for OOT, OOS and other process related deviations. when required.
- Initiated, designed and executed CAPAs and Change proposals when a process needed improvement or change. Competent in Reliance software.
- Maintained and ordered stock reagent as required. Purchase Orders were raised by using SRM and Ariba ordering systems.
- Reviewed and updated SOPs and Worksheets to include routine updates (Every three years) and to make changes as per the CAPAs and Change proposals. Competent in GSS system and Midas software.
- Prepared PQR reports on Raw materials, Antigens, Solutions and vaccines.
- Performed general laboratory house keeping tasks.
Quality Control Technician
MSD Animal Health
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Planned and performed routine microbiology and chemistry assays such as plate reading, Grams stain, environmental monitoring tests, UV-Vis tests, etc...in accordance with SOPs and GLP/ GMP guidelines.
- Documented all tasks in test records, worksheets or logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practice.
- Issued reports, raised events or deviations for incidents of non-conformance and investigated incidents as per written guidelines.
- Routinely updated chemical stock and apparatus inventories to ensure adequate stock available to perform tests.
- Maintained, calibrated and cleaned laboratory and testing equipment such as pipettes, balances, etc... to exceptional standards.
- Contributed to continuous improvement by implementing assigned CAPA identified in investigations, authoring and technically reviewing SOPs and worksheets, etc..
- Performed routine daily checks such as temperature, air pressure monitoring, daily calibration checks, etc... to ensure house keeping standards.
Chemistry Technician
Central Environmental Laboratory
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Accepted samples in to laboratory and prepared samples for analyses, such as filtration, digestion and homogenising of samples
- Prepared reagents according to the specific procedures and guidelines
- Conducted daily general chemistry laboratory analyses such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, Oil and grease, DRP etc.., as per written guidelines
- Skilled in titration method (titrimetry Chlorine and Alkalinity analysis)
- Worked, Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, pH meter, conductivity meter and spectrophotometer as per written guidelines
- Ensured that all testing and reporting is timely, accurate and complete
- Prepared samples for outsourced analysis
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hemas Southern Hospital Laboratory
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Maintained laboratory health and safety documents according to ACHSI, OHSAS and ISO 9001, 15189 standards and participated in audits
- Completed daily instrument Calibration, maintenance and quality control per written guidelines.
- Crossed checked sample and patient's information documented correctly. Performed many laboratory tests such as FBS, Lipid Profile, Renal Profile, FBC, ESR, TSH, UFR, SFR, Urine culture, Blood culture, etc…
- Performed serial dilution for tests when required.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information onto computer.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - International Studies
Internationa Pacific College
Palmerston North, NZ12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Microbiology And Botany
Bangalore University
Bangalore, India05.2011
Skills
- Safety Stock Level Maintenance
- Statistical Forecasting
- Raw Materials Handling
- Creative Solutions
- Critical Thinking
- GDP, cGMP and GLP
- Competent in initiation and investigating deviations
- Deviation, CAPAs and Change proposals initiation, investigation, management and implementation
- European Pharmacopoeia and US Pharmacopoeia requirements
- Plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Competent in MS-Office, SAP, Reliance, Midas, Ariba, Atlas, etc
References
Available on request
Timeline
Quality Control Senior Technician
MSD Animal Health
08.2022 - Current
Quality Control Technician
MSD Animal Health
01.2020 - 08.2022
Chemistry Technician
Central Environmental Laboratory
04.2015 - 05.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
Hemas Southern Hospital Laboratory
01.2012 - 08.2013
Postgraduate Diploma - International Studies
Internationa Pacific College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Microbiology And Botany
Bangalore University
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