Rashid Kihwelo Email & Phone Number

United States

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

• As an Executive QC Microbiologist, I perform the following duties;
• Supervision and management of the microbiology laboratory
• Perform the microbial limit testing for aqueous and solid non-sterile dosage forms.
• Perform preservative efficacy testing on aqueous and topical cream dosage forms
• Perform resuscitation and maintenance of reference cultures of bacteria and fungi.
• Manages the microbiology laboratory inventory budget

Nigeria

Kibaha, Pwani, Tanzania

As a Senior QC Microbiologist, I performed the following duties: Supervision of daily operation of the Microbiology laboratory: and on occasion, performed routine testing of water, raw materials, finished products, validation of disinfectants and environmental monitoring. Reviewed and maintained documentation and records for accuracy and compliance..

United States

Young ambassador of ASM'S inaugural IDEAA (Inclusive Diversity with Equity, Access and Accountability).

Mbeya Region, Tanzania

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, I performed the following duties; Collection, processing and handling of blood and other biological specimens according to established procedures. Performed variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of microbiology, immunology and parasitology.  Performed acid-fast bacilli (AFB) microscopy and GeneXpert testing.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

At TMDA, I was acquainted with appropriate infrastructures and systems such as Quality Management System (QMS) which ensures adequate confidence that a particular product or service will satisfy the requirements for quality.At the pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory, which has a WHO pre-qualification status in pharmaceutical testing, I acquired skills.

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, Molecular Cell Biology Of Infectious Diseases

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Microbiology, General, Second Class Upper Division

Activities and Societies: Active member of the Microbiology and Biotechnology Association of Tanzania (MBSA).Key courses taken •.

Certificate, Introduction To Small Molecule Drug Discovery And Development, 85/100

Certificate, Fundamentals Of Immunology Specialization: Innate Immunity And B-Cell Function, Certificate Of Achievement

Instructor: Dr. Alma Moon Novotny

Certificate, Clinical Pharmacology And Pharmacometrics, Certificate Of Completion

Four months training course focused on clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Course modules; Clinical pharmacology and.