
Karim Reda Mohamed
Quality Engineer at Olam Food Ingredients (OFI)
Omraneya, Giza, EgyptWork 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 SchoolJan 2007
Skills
- Chemist
- Quality Control
- Microsoft Office
- FMCG
- quality
- Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- HACCP
- Lean Six Sigma
- QC
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Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
FSSC 22000 Implementation
Vetbook·2019Good Manufacturing Practices
Vetbook·2019HACCP Implementation
Vetbook·2019Microbiological Detection and Enumeration Techniques in Food and Environmental Samples
QCAP LAB·2019Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Brooklyn Business School·2018Total Quality Management
Brooklyn Business School·2017ICDL Course
Cairo University·2013