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Kevin Chandrica

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Summary

Diligent Laboratory Manager accustomed to operational oversight in lab environments. Manages inventory, equipment and personnel to optimise productivity and maintain regulatory compliance. Firm command of sanitation protocols and reporting requirements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Deputy Laboratory Manager

06.2020 - Current

Analytical Chemist

Environmental Sciences Limited
San Fernando
04.2012 - Current
  • Managing of laboratory in the absence of Laboratory Manager
  • Reviewing of work procedures, methods, and standards
  • Conducting stock checks, maintaining stock inventory database
  • Liaising with suppliers and distributors to source consumables and reagents at the lowest cost
  • Monitoring and assessing the performance of suppliers and subcontractors
  • Researching, outsourcing, and purchasing of new or updated equipment or services when required
  • Generation of lab reports, tender reviews, quotations, and work proposals in a timely manner
  • Maintenance of the Laboratory's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 17025 guidelines
  • Providing excellent customer service to new/ potential and existing clients
  • Promotion of the Laboratory and marketing of its services
  • Cleaning, maintenance, calibration and basic troubleshooting of lab instruments and equipment
  • Analysis of water, wastewater, sediment, and soil samples according to Standard
  • Methods, US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and ASTM procedures.

Quality Assurance Technician

S.M Jaleel and Company Ltd
05.2011 - 01.2012
  • Conducting raw material and product sampling and inspection
  • Detecting, analyzing, and solving product quality problems
  • Quality assurance testing to ensure products meet desired specifications and established standards
  • Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of lab instruments and equipment
  • Generation of product quality and testing reports
  • Conducting stock checks and maintaining stock inventory
  • Working with maintenance team to solve quality issues
  • Ensuring GMP's, proper personnel and equipment hygiene.

Education

B.Sc - Chemistry and Management

University of the West Indies
2010

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (C.A.P.E - undefined

Shiva Boys' Hindu College (S.B.H.C
2007

Skills

  • Workflow planning
  • Resource evaluation
  • Policy development
  • Quality controls
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Staff Management

Accomplishments

  • ThinkReliability.com 5 Why's - Dos and Don'ts, 2022
  • ThinkReliability.com
  • Diploma in Environmental Management, 2021
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD UK) - Hosted by Alison.com
  • Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 2021
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD UK) - Hosted by Alison.com
  • PLEA Passport Certification, 2019
  • Point Lisas Energy Association
  • General Requirements for the Competence of Testing & Calibration
  • Laboratories - ISO/IEC 17025:2017, 2018
  • Environmental Sciences Ltd, 141 Riverside Drive, San Fernando
  • Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace, 2016
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD UK) - Hosted by Alison.com
  • General Requirements for the Competence of Testing & Calibration
  • Laboratories - ISO/IEC

Certification

Awarded H.S.E Incentive Award at Environmental Sciences Limited (2020) Awarded H.S.E Incentive Award at Environmental Sciences Limited (2017) Awarded H.S.E Incentive Award at Environmental Sciences Limited (2013) SKILLS & TRAINING Introduction to Cause Mapping - Effective Root Cause Analysis, 2022

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Deputy Laboratory Manager

06.2020 - Current

Analytical Chemist

Environmental Sciences Limited
04.2012 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician

S.M Jaleel and Company Ltd
05.2011 - 01.2012

B.Sc - Chemistry and Management

University of the West Indies

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (C.A.P.E - undefined

Shiva Boys' Hindu College (S.B.H.C

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