Ntuthuko Radebe Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

My responsibilities include the discovering and R&D of innovative fermentation technologies and the biosynthesis of novel bioproducts.Optimization of key Bioprocesses & Fermentation Technologies to achieve targets and goals.Overseeing the functioning and progress of our Biomanufacturing teams. Advancing the development and streamlining of pilot-scale bioprocesses as well as commercial-scale Biomanufacturing.

South Africa

Main duties:1. Providing technical leadership to biotechnology research and biomanufacturing.2. Planning and executing R&D to improve productivity, bioproduct stability, viability and efficacy by applying strategies that improve bioprocessing, growth medium, growth conditions and growth conditions.3. Supervising the development and validation of economically viable methods; bioprocesses and bioproducts. 4. Training and mentoring of staff.Project Management and… Show more Main duties:1. Providing technical leadership to biotechnology research and biomanufacturing.2. Planning and executing R&D to improve productivity, bioproduct stability, viability and efficacy by applying strategies that improve bioprocessing, growth medium, growth conditions and growth conditions.3. Supervising the development and validation of economically viable methods; bioprocesses and bioproducts. 4. Training and mentoring of staff.Project Management and Leadership:• Production and quality testing of bioproducts.• Pilot production of bioproducts by fermentation.• Ensuring laboratory and bioprocessing facility management. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Executing diverse molecular and biotechnology research techniques to develop novel bioproducts.Applying my organizational skills including: daily planning, time management and innovation to deliver on set productivity goals. Competently ensuring continuous improvement by lab facility management and involvement in the training staff on the equipment & research techniques.Performing microbiological testing & evaluation at various stages of research & development and… Show more Executing diverse molecular and biotechnology research techniques to develop novel bioproducts.Applying my organizational skills including: daily planning, time management and innovation to deliver on set productivity goals. Competently ensuring continuous improvement by lab facility management and involvement in the training staff on the equipment & research techniques.Performing microbiological testing & evaluation at various stages of research & development and biomanufacturing to ensure product quality in adherence with the ISO ethics. Data handling and statistical analysis.Scientific and business reporting. Show less

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Performed product testing through the identification and quantification of coliforms, fungi, Salmonella and Shigella spp. in bioproducts.Executed research & development and validation of microbial fermentation technology in the small to pilot scale bioreactors of volumes up to 200 L.Performed the microbial culture isolation and validated the prepared cryo-cell banks. Completed cell growth analyses including: carbohydrate, chemical and protein or enzyme purification & analysis, plate… Show more Performed product testing through the identification and quantification of coliforms, fungi, Salmonella and Shigella spp. in bioproducts.Executed research & development and validation of microbial fermentation technology in the small to pilot scale bioreactors of volumes up to 200 L.Performed the microbial culture isolation and validated the prepared cryo-cell banks. Completed cell growth analyses including: carbohydrate, chemical and protein or enzyme purification & analysis, plate and microscopic analysis to ensure quality control via diverse analytical instruments. Assisted with SHERQ to ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 through actively writing & performing tasks as per reviewed SOPs.Ensured product quality through product stability and shelf-life testing.Performed data collection, analysis, documentation and timeous reporting. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Taught fellow postgraduates through lecturing in seminars.Presented in research conferences and seminars to transfer my research findings to the research fellowship & research scholars. Enhanced teaching & learning for the university students through teaching and the demonstration of advanced techniques as the Microbiology Practical Demonstrator.Research and Demonstrator Work involved:Successful execution of set daily goals through effective time management and daily… Show more Taught fellow postgraduates through lecturing in seminars.Presented in research conferences and seminars to transfer my research findings to the research fellowship & research scholars. Enhanced teaching & learning for the university students through teaching and the demonstration of advanced techniques as the Microbiology Practical Demonstrator.Research and Demonstrator Work involved:Successful execution of set daily goals through effective time management and daily planning.Media Preparation from weighing reagents via the balance through to media sterilization via the autoclaves.Sterile inocula preparation and and cryopreseravtion of pure culture stocks whist working in the Biosafety and Laminar Flow Cabinets.Providing technical aid in the Microbiology laboratory preparation and apparatus setup as per practical or experiment.Completion of Research Project and Demonstration goals through the effective use of diverse instruments and techniques that included: - pH meters, UV/Vis spectrometers; microscopy; micro-/autopipettes; centrifuges, PCR thermocycler, Vortex mixers etc.- Good Plating techniques, aseptic technique, DNA isolation, staining techniques, gel electrophoresis, microbial biochemical testing, virus cultivation, good GLP and housekeeping techniques. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Prepared cell growth media and sterilized accordingly.Performed microbial fermentation in the benchtop and pilot scale bioreactors.Conducted protein purification, chemical analysis, bioproduct quality, efficacy, shelf-life and sterility testing via the HPLC, Microscope, plating techniques, pH meter and centrifugation.Assisted with the Quality and SHE Systems (SOPs, SHE inspections, SHE meetings etc.).Performed pure microbial culture and product preservation via lyophilization… Show more Prepared cell growth media and sterilized accordingly.Performed microbial fermentation in the benchtop and pilot scale bioreactors.Conducted protein purification, chemical analysis, bioproduct quality, efficacy, shelf-life and sterility testing via the HPLC, Microscope, plating techniques, pH meter and centrifugation.Assisted with the Quality and SHE Systems (SOPs, SHE inspections, SHE meetings etc.).Performed pure microbial culture and product preservation via lyophilization and cryopreservation.Assisted with basic Administration and IT (Inventory, conducted Progress meetings, basic Reception).Carried out environmental monitoring (labs, autoclave and storerooms), water analysis and executed hygiene practices. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) Honours, Microbiology

Activities and Societies: UKZN MICROSOC., Apostolic Faith Mission Youth Leadership and SIFEUKZN/ ENACTUS UKZN Molecular Techniques.

Bachelor’S Degree, Microbiology And Biochemistry, Bachelor'S Degree

Activities and Societies: ENACTUS/SIFEUKZN member with specialized contributions in the Agric Programme; AFM MOH Youth board member; AFM.

High School, Physical Sciences, 12

Activities and Societies: Soccer and Tutoring/Knowledge transfer; Ndabakazibuzwa and Swayimana High School Debate team member Biology HG.