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John Memia Ndungu

Experienced Pharma Microbiologist

Kenya

Work Experience

  • Production HeadFull Time

    Regal Pharmaceutical Ltd

    Apr 2014 - Present -11 yrs, 2 months

    Kenya , Nairobi

    • Job Details:• Overseeing analysis of incoming packaging and raw materials before being used in production. • Heading in-process checks staff to ensure they sample products consistently to ensure the final product is of the highest quality. • Taking part in performing equipment qualifications and processes validation eg cleaning validation • Managing workforce offering the required support to ensure daily targets are met. • Ensuring all workers receive on the job trainings which provides them with the skills required to perform their duties smoothly • Ensuring the cleaning and sanitization of the whole production area to ensure that the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained within the department. • Ensuring cGMP is followed in all sections. Responsible for total quality management in the dept • Ensuring that autonomous maintenance (AM) and preventive maintenance (PM) is done on machines to ensure machine break downs are reduced to increase productivity • Ensuring implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures. • Driving continuous improvement (kaizen) within production.
  • Research AssistantInternship

    Kenya Medical Research institute

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 -3 months

    Kenya , Nairobi

    • Job Details:Preparing media, Performing cell culture, Performing DNA/ RNA extraction.
  • Food AnalystInternship

    Kenya Bureau of Standards

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 -3 months

    Kenya , Nairobi

    • Job Details:• Weighing and preparation of media • Sample analysis • Reading and confirmation of results • Maintenance of equipment • General laboratory housekeeping
  • Education

    • BSc in Medical Microbiology

      Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2014 - 6 yr

    • High School - Other

      J.G. Kiereini Sec School

      Jan 2005 

    Skills

    • Microbiology
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • Quality Supervision
    • Production Management
    • Production Control
    • People Management
    • Time Management
    • Validation

    Training & Certifications

    • Leadership training

      B&G consultants·2012
    • TOEFL

      Nairobinet Ltd·2006
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