Ilyaas Rhoda

SENIOR MICROBIOLOGIST/LAB MANAGER at Biocontrol Crop Management (PTY) Ltd

• South Africa
• My current job since July 2022

• Maintained and performed microbiology programs used to meet company standards.
• Culturing/Sub-culturing various microbial species including, bacteria and fungi.
• Co-ordinated production procedures and quality testing
• Ensured product quality.
• Encourage and enforced excellent lab practices and aseptic techniques in the laboratory.
• Collaborated with many external labs for additional sample testing.
• Mass production of biological products using fermentation procedures
• Conducted various in-vitro tests, ensuring product efficiency
• Research and development of new protocols to improve products and procurement.
• Provided written reports and certificate of analysis for each product batch.
• Maintenance of the laboratory equipment, safety, etc.
• Responsible for forecasting, stocklists, production schedules and general operations.