Michael Antwi, Phd Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Oversaw Quality Control Microbiology operations and special projects in accordance with corporate procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (including test methods verification and validation, environmental monitoring, cleanrooms gowning qualification, utility system sampling and testing, release of materials/products, bioburden and endotoxin testing, review and approval of laboratory data and GMP documents, equipment onboarding and calibration status maintenance, deviation/out-of-specification /CAPA investigations, and data trending). Worked collaboratively with other departments to implement corporate objectives, and participated in external vendor/supplier audits. Represented the company as the facility's license holder and biosafety officer to maintain compliance with Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) guidelines.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Provided leadership and subject matter expertise to prioritise Microbiology laboratory projects and routine operations, such as the development and validation of Quality Control methods, microbiological enumeration, absence testing and confirmatory identification, growth promotion, stability program and facility environmental monitoring. Maintained compliance of the microbiology laboratory to Health Canada, USP, Ph. Eur., GLP, and other applicable regulations. Led investigations into deviations, out-of-specification/out-of-trend events to evaluate impact on product safety or quality. Supported the team to establish individual goals in line with corporate and departmental objectives. Conducted performance review and provided training and skill development opportunities for growth. Acted as the Biosafety Officer for the facility to maintain compliance with Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) and Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations (HPTR) as prescribed by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Provided support for the strict adherence to policies and standard operating procedures including HACCP, GMP, CFIA regulations, food safety, pest control, customer requirements, and regulatory framework for the facility. Coordinated with cleaning/sanitation and processing teams to schedule and control inspection activities and to enforce requirements as specified by corporate procedures and regulatory requirements. Supported internal and external Audit programs, including knowledge and experience with current BRC audit guidelines and requirements to ensure plant compliance to FSEP and Corporate Food Safety and quality programs. Worked collaboratively with CFIA to Ensure the company’s food defense, animal welfare, and foreign animal disease policies and practices are maintained.

Coquitlam Bc( Greater Vancouver Area)

Supervised Microbiology Laboratory operations including samples testing, microbial isolation and identification, media preparation, growth promotion and stability studies. Trained Laboratory Technicians (including Science Co-Op students from UBC and SFU) on the use of both Traditional and Modern Rapid Microbiological Techniques. Provided technical expertise in the development of specifications, test methods and standard operating procedures. Maintained a Health Canada HPFB/USP/FDA compliant laboratory, including maintenance of stock cultures and general laboratory supplies. Reviewed, issued, and archived reports of analysis and other related documents. Represented department during clients visit and regulatory agency audits. Conducted performance evaluations and reviews. Provided customers, technical sales and plant operations with technical support related to our products including root cause investigation of customer complaints. Reviewed inventory and purchased laboratory equipment and supplies. Effectively liaised within departments to communicate safety, quality, and operational issues.

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Inspected incoming raw materials and approved/disapproved their release; recorded and verified all suppliers’ Certificate of Quality/Assurance documents. Monitored production process and personnel GMP practice to ensure compliance to established procedures (SOP’s), standards and requirements. Supervised pre-operational and production lines cleanliness inspections and swabbing for product safety monitoring. Performed internal laboratory testing and test result documentation. Assisted in employee Food Safety and Quality training. Participated in compliance of CFIA and Health Canada regulations, and customer’s requirements through inspections and audits of the facility. Performed packaging, labelling and metal detector checks in the production lines. Entered test results and data into the Laboratory Database. Liaised with other departmental management to meet food safety and quality compliance.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering (Predictive Microbiology Major)

Master'S Degree, Postharvest And Food Preservation Engineering, Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Agricultural Engineering