Aaron S.

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Operations Manager - GMP @ Spring Sciences Australia
Parkinson, QLD, AU
Aaron S.'s Location
Parkinson, Queensland, Australia, Australia
About Aaron S.

Experienced Microbiologist, Quality Control / Assurance professional with a demonstrated history of working in CTLs, meat, food, pharma, clinical and education industries. Motivated individual who love challenges, bringing multi-discipline microbiological knowledge, skills, mentoring, leadership, Lab management and team work into the organisation.

Aaron S.'s Current Company Details
Spring Sciences Australia

Spring Sciences Australia

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Operations Manager - GMP
Parkinson, QLD, AU
Employees:
13
Aaron S. Work Experience Details
  • Spring Sciences Australia
    Operations Manager - Gmp
    Spring Sciences Australia
    Parkinson, Qld, Au
  • Kilcoy Global Foods
    Laboratory Manager
    Kilcoy Global Foods Jul 2023 - Present
    Kilcoy, Queensland, Australia
    NATA / DAFBC2 / AA CertificationEquipment ValidationProcess ValidationMethod VerificationsStaff Mentoring and recruitmentProcurement Consolidation Cost Control
  • Idexx
    Laboratory Supervisor
    Idexx Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    NATA 17025:2017 PathologyTeam / Department managementScientist recruitment 6 Sigma Practitioner, LEAN and 5S applications.Project management, Process ImprovementComplaints investigation / handlingTeam mentoring and developmentLIMs optimisationLaboratory relocation - De / Recommissioning, Validations - MALDI-TOF and VITEK 2Procurement - Consumables - 30% reduction of wastage of purchased pre-poured mediaNATA Assessment 2023
  • Bgi Genomics
    Laboratory Management
    Bgi Genomics Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Assisting with NATA accreditation - Technical and Quality Assurance Manangement, OGTR, NPAAC, NATA ISO 15189 audit and application.
  • Probiotics Australia Pty Ltd And Bjp Laboratories Pty Ltd
    Qa/Qc Team Leader
    Probiotics Australia Pty Ltd And Bjp Laboratories Pty Ltd May 2020 - Aug 2021
    Ormeau, Queensland, Australia
    TGA accredited cGMP facilities. Probiotics Australia - DNA/WGS sequencing(NGS) from DNA extraction to library prep and sequencing. - Bioinformatics and data analysis.- Molecular biology, applied microbiology techniques and image based flow cytometry. - Reporting, release, QA processes such as CCs, NCRs, CAPAs, SOPs creation and revision. - LIMs design and implementation.BJP Laboratories- Daily management of laboratory activities. - Troubleshooting, investigations, contamination remediations. - Successfully eradicated mould contamination by decontaminating laboratory.- Familiar with CAPAs, Change Control, RAs, SOP creation and / or revisions. - Method / Product validations.- Equipment Qualifications / Validations. - Mentoring and guidance. - Authorisation, reporting and release of results.- Environmental monitoring, planning and remediation.- Procurement Justification, ROI, RCA and purchasing. - Familiar with PIC/s, BP, USP, ISO/IEC 17025:2015, TGO101, ISO9001:2015.
  • Mérieux Nutrisciences - Australia
    Brisbane Raw Milk Laboratory - Team Leader
    Mérieux Nutrisciences - Australia Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    - Management of laboratory daily activities. - Submitted 'Addition to scope' for new laboratory department accreditation, instruments and methods validations, created and revised SOPs.- Staff training and performance evaluations. - Achieved NATA accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025. - Raw Milk analysis via FT-IR, Flow-Cytometry, Freeze point, and Antibiotics testing.
  • Mérieux Nutrisciences
    Microbiologist
    Mérieux Nutrisciences Sep 2015 - Aug 2020
    Brisbane, Australia
    - food, environmentals, water testing, self life evaluation, results interpretation and confirmation. - Experience with Vidas(Biomerieux trained), ELISA, GDS, Invisible sentinal, Zetasafe, LIMs. - Familiar with GLP, GMP, QMS, Global quality systems, AS. - Regular individual proficiency audits.
  • Queensland University Of Technology
    Technical Laboratory Assistant
    Queensland University Of Technology Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
    Brisbane, Australia
    Laboratory demonstrator/ tutor
  • Intermix Australia
    Qa Scientist
    Intermix Australia Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
    Beenleigh
    - Wet and dry chemistry. - Microbiological testing according to customers specifications and testing methods. - SQF accredited company.
  • Snapfresh
    Qa Microbiologist
    Snapfresh Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
    Creastmead
    - NATA accredited Laboratory. - Familiar with GLP, NATA and AS methods and /or standards. - Microbiological duties includes QC examination of products, processed goods, raw materials, environmental testing, media production, water testing through to confirmation and reporting. - Regular individual proficiency testing from IFM. - Familiar with ELISA techniques, allergen testing, - QC/QA of media, monthly stock-take, calibrations. - Participated in numerous periodic organizational proficiency technical audits.
  • Queensland University Of Technology
    Media Laboratory Technician
    Queensland University Of Technology Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
    Brisbane, Australia
    Making of media( agars, broths and chemical reagents) for students and laboratory stocks according to GLP, NATA and AS methods and /or standards. Training of staff to make media and usage of plate pouring machine(Integra, mediaclave and autoclaves). Implemented usage of new Petri dishes for use with Integra. Liaise with inter-departmental staff for class schedules, plans and scientific media requirements. QC/QA of media. Stock take of reagents and powdered medias.
  • Symbio Alliance
    Microbiologist
    Symbio Alliance Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
    Eight Mile Plains
    NATA accredited laboratory complies with ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Familiar with GLP, NATA and AS methods. Analytical microbiological duties include, Sampling, Testing (water, food, all raw meats(AQIS), air, dairy products, frozen packaged foods, imported foods, herbs, soil, all raw or cooked sea foods, nuts, MBM, edible Oils, fats, salads). Techniques used such as biochemical, enzyme immunoassay, immunocapture, membrane filtration, microscopic examination, multiple tube (MPN), polymerase chain reaction (instrumental), pour plate, rehydrated film, selective qualitative enrichment, spread plate, pour plate, Gram and spore staining, triplicate tube (qualitative). Methods such as AS5013.1, AOAC 990.12, AS5013.15, AOAC 991.14, AS1766.2.16.1, AS5013.10, AOAC 2003.09, AOAC 2000.07, MLG 5A.00, MLG 5.03. Confirmation tests and compilation and reporting of results. LIMS experience. Media QC, media production, allergen testing, shelf-life evaluation (scientific media and client samples) and calibration. Participated in numerous periodic organizational proficiency technical audits.
  • Biomerieux Australia
    Qa Microbiologist
    Biomerieux Australia May 2010 - Dec 2010
    Murrarie
    NATA accredited laboratory. Ensuring all products meet stringent standards AS/NZS ISO 9001 and NATA accreditation conforming to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. RO Water sampling, testing and monitoring, Environmental testing (settle plates, air sampling, personnel testing and contact based testing.) Familiar with media growth performance, media sterility testing, calibration, QC and QA of products before being released for shipping to customers. Familiar with GMP, GLP and Regulatory Affairs. Participated in RCPA Technical audit. Maintaining of tissue (ATCC) culture collection.
  • Australia Meat Holdings/ Swift Australia
    Quality Control Microbiologist
    Australia Meat Holdings/ Swift Australia Jul 2008 - Jan 2010
    Dinmore
    NATA and AQIS accredited laboratory. Sampling and Processing of microbiological and chemical samples. Waste(effluent) water sampling and testing, E.Coli O157H7 testing using Reveal/ VIP kits(AOAC). Excision(generic ECOLI) and ESAM(generic E.Coli and Salmonella) samples. Scientific equipment calibration Eg. Thermometers, autoclaves, balances. Making of media (SPC, BGA, NBP, BPW, BPA, XLD). Quality Control and Quality Analysis. Sterility tests. Familiar with AQIS Criteria and guidelines. Familiar with IFM Individual proficiency testing.

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Aaron S. attended University Of The Sunshine Coast, Griffith University.

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