Nicola Thomas

Project lead for local and regional clients on Projects such as:

• Assisted SME's by overseeing scale-up manufacturing, providing equipment sizing recommendations and guidance for GMP compliant facility.
• Consulted on process, manufacturing, and design for small and medium operations.
• Reviewed, designed, and implemented GMP complaint facility layouts
• Conducted infrastructural audits and provided recommendations for improvement and linear flow operations
• Provided equipment recommendations, specifications, and potential suppliers for internal and clients.
• Conducted activities for product standardization, improvement, and process optimization
• Supported contract processing and executed small scale trials
• Analyzed and resolved process and equipment issues
• Commissioned equipment and established processing parameters
• Conducted audits with clients locally and regionally, determining their needs and implementing critical interventions for business continuity.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Food Management Systems while conducting Food Safety Audits
• Trained in conducting Internal Safety Audits and certified as both a Fire Warden and First Aider
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Developed, implemented, and managed preventative maintenance programs both internally and for external clients
• Collaborated with other professionals to ensure project success
• Implemented effective processes to streamline workflow for varied operations.
• Design of a Seamoss drying house for a regional client

• Sample preparation and equipment calibration for field/test sampling
• Creating sampling strategies and conducting sampling for occupational and environmental noise, ambient and indoor air quality and thermal comfort assessments for local and regional clients
• Data interpretation and report generation
• Laboratory document control and maintenance
• Contributed to the maintenance of the company's ISO 9001 and STOW Certification
• Improved equipment SOP's (standard operating procedures) and reduced operational costs in procuring equipment, materials and external consultants
• Provided research into new environmental monitoring methodologies and standards and participated in the training of asbestos management and noise pollution modeling.

• Conducted laboratory analyses in compliance with Water Pollution Rules
• Performed field surveys and acquired sample materials
• Coordinated and scheduled sampling events and environmental projects.
• Documented and reviewed laboratory SOP's
• Trained, inducted, oriented and supervised new employees
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Schedule and designation of laboratory tasks
• Ensured accurate and organized tabulation of test results
• Conducted Safety Audits.

• Conduct analyses on raw, in-process and finished product testing on water samples
• Quality control monitoring to ensure finished product quality is maintained
• Maintain finished product quality
• Water treatment
• Microbiological analysis of water
• Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment
• Major Responsibilities.