Exceed Mahiya

 Research assistant (Research and Development), with over 3 years experience in the field of scientific research such as food and cosmetic product development as well as fermentation of enzymes and protein purification, production of xylooligosaccharides from pretreated sugarcane bagasse. Such has application in research and development, quality control and quality assurance within various industries such as bakery, food processing, water and sanitization, brewery and beverage, fishery, canning, oil and gas.
 Effective leadership and application of strategy formulation
 Extensive background in laboratory testing and instrumentation, including experience in thin layer, gas and high performance liquid chromatography. Performance of various microbiological, chemical and biochemical testing.
 Hardworking, initiative, assertive confident, smart and goal directed aiming at perfection and delivering results.
 Fluent communication skills in English.
 Strong Computer skills in MS Office and diagnostics software

Key skills

• Quantitative Methods
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Fermentation Technology
• Analytical Biochemistry
• Biodiversity and ecology
• Bioprocessing
• Disease and immune response
• Process Technology and Management
• Microbiology
• Food Microbiology
• Thin Layer, Gas and High Performance Chromatography
• Protein/Native Gel analysis (electrophoresis)
• Partial Purification of enzymes/protein
• SOP development, GC and HPLC training
• Sample collection, preparation and data analysis
• HACCP & ISO17025
• Research Methodology: Natural Sciences
• Quality control and assurance
• Calibration and checking of instrumentation
• Microbial testing, agar preparation
• Aseptic technique
• Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene