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Karim Reda Mohamed

Quality Engineer at Olam Food Ingredients (OFI)

Omraneya, Giza, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Quality EngineerFull Time

    Olam Food Ingredients (OFI)

    May 2023 - Present -2 yrs, 1 month

    Egypt , Giza

    • Job Details:Monitored the manufacturing process to ensure that it conforms to the required production specifications. Examination, testing of raw materials and final products according to specifications. Carrying out different type of tests for finished products (Total Ash, Acid insoluble ash, Sieve analysis test, Hot water insoluble, Determination of water activity, Moisture content analysis, Color, Physical defects count). Commited to applying standards and requirements of quality and food safety. Performed calibrations for lab equipment according to the standard operating procedure (SOP). Communicated acceptance or rejection with key contacts in quality, production, and warehouse departments.
  • Quality Control SpecialistFull Time

    APOTEC BAY Botanical Solutions

    Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 -6 months

    Egypt , Giza

    • Job Details:Performed Sampling, chemical, and physical testing of raw materials, and finished products using appropriate analytical methods and instrumental techniques. Communicated acceptance or rejection with key contacts in quality, production, and warehouse departments. Operated a wide variety of equipment and tools (GC-MS, HPLC, Densitometer, Refractometer, and Polarimeter). Monitored consumable laboratory supplies and replenished inventory to enable timely completion of tasks. Created codes for lab tools and new products to be edited in the SAP system. Implemented internal calibration for QC devices. Supported and guided team members as necessary.
  • ChemistFull Time

    FRIDAL

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2021 -4 yrs, 9 months

    Egypt , Giza

    • Job Details:Carrying out different types of analytical tests (Refractive index, density, and acidity) for raw materials, intermediates, and finish products according to the standard operating procedure (SOP). Performed sensory evaluation for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. Generated technical reports and other documentation, including analytical reports for raw materials and finished products, Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for finished products. Communicated acceptance or rejection with key contacts in quality, production, and warehouse departments. Identified opportunities for improvements in QC and set proactive measures for trouble prevention. Monitored consumable laboratory supplies and replenished inventory to enable timely completion of tasks. Supported and guided team members as necessary. Weighing and mixing chemicals according to the formula to prepare flavor and fragrance samples as requested for customer needs, sales samples, application needs, QC standards, and Research and Development (R&D) trials following standard operating procedures (SOP). Carrying out experiments before Production. Maintained organized stock of raw materials in the laboratory. Maintained a clean and efficient lab environment following health and safety instructions.
  • Quality ChemistFull Time

    Alfa Ceramic

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 -3 months

    Egypt , Giza

    • Job Details:Guarantee that all production runs meet quality standards Troubleshoots and resolves operation issues Performs physical testing and chemical analysis of raw materials and receive it Performs wet and instrumental analysis ( Humidity balance device, Sieve analyzer, Balance, Break strength ceramic tile device, Caliper ) Writing accurate & informative quality reports and documentations
  • Education

    • BSc of Science in Chemistry / Geology

      Cairo University (CU)

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2013 - 6 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      Umm Al-Abtal Expriemental Language School

      Jan 2007 

    Skills

    • Chemist
    • Quality Control
    • Microsoft Office
    • FMCG
    • quality
    • Chemistry
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • HACCP
    • Lean Six Sigma
    • QC
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    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • FSSC 22000 Implementation

      Vetbook·2019
    • Good Manufacturing Practices

      Vetbook·2019
    • HACCP Implementation

      Vetbook·2019
    • Microbiological Detection and Enumeration Techniques in Food and Environmental Samples

      QCAP LAB·2019
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Brooklyn Business School·2018
    • Total Quality Management

      Brooklyn Business School·2017
    • ICDL Course

      Cairo University·2013
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