CHRISTINE KIVUNG
Toowong,Australia
Summary
Personable and analytical individual with passion for innovative problem-solving and scientific exploration. Possesses solid foundation in chemical and microbiological principles and laboratory techniques, with specific skills in quantitative analysis and material synthesis. Committed to driving advancements and contributing to impactful research outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research & Development Chemist
PARADISE FOODS LIMITED
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: https://paradisefoods.com.pg/
- Innovate and develop new food products based on market trends and consumer preferences.
- Improve existing product formulations for better taste, texture, nutritional value, and cost-efficiency of the products.
- Conduct experiments to test new ingredients and processes.
- Perform chemical, physical, and microbiological tests on raw materials and finished products.
- Analyse test results to ensure products meet quality and safety standards.
- Develop and validate analytical methods for new products.
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures in the production process.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP).
- Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues during production.
- Identify and evaluate new ingredients and suppliers.
- Assess the functional and nutritional properties of ingredients.
- Conduct shelf-life studies to determine the stability of ingredients and products.
- Organize and conduct sensory panels to evaluate product attributes.
- Collect and analyse sensory data to guide product development.
- Ensure products meet sensory quality standards.
- Maintain detailed records of research, experiments, and product formulations.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Document and track project progress and results.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and innovation.
- Evaluated potential suppliers for raw materials, ensuring consistent quality at competitive prices for R&D initiatives.
- Https://paradisefoods.com.pg/
Laboratory Analyst
Frabelle PNG LTD
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: https://friendofthesea.org/company/frabelle-png-limited/
- Collected, labelled, tested, and analysed Raw and Finished Products and byproducts at pre-production and/or post-production.
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
- Conducted moisture analysis to ensure moisture content was met as per policies and procedures.
- Conducted Fat free acid tests and cold tests on all incoming oil products prior to production use.
- Governed product sampling for third party analysis and auditing purposes.
- Performed microbiological analysis for water, raw fish, and essentially, all new incoming Ingredients.
- Tested various finished products for microbial content, then isolated when microorganisms of interest were identified to be found in product samples.
- Performed weekly environmental tests and equipment swab tests to determine the effectiveness and cleanliness of the Manufacturing Processes in the plant.
- Maintained, prepared, and tracked reagents and standards including documentation in the laboratory information management system.
- Conducted regular tests for: Veratox for histamine (allergic reaction) analysis. Salt titration analysis to determine salt levels. Water to determine hardness, free chlorine, PH, alkalinity & iron MR; free of contamination. Starch determination analysis to measure the starch content in various samples.
- Advanced Testing Skills: Microbiological environmental testing for air, soil, and water samples, including microbial identification, biodegradability testing, plate counts, and rapid detection of pathogens in water. Water chemistry testing.
- Conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
- Interpreted complex data sets for clients, providing them with clear insights into their samples composition and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology
ST PHILOMENA’S COLLEGE
01.2020
Food Handler Certificate -
EXPRESS ONLINE TRAINING
01.2025
PNG HSC Grade 12 Certificate - undefined
SOGERI NATIONAL HIGH
01.2016
Skills
- Technical Expertise
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Broarder Knowledge of GMP and HACCP
- Microbiological Techniques
- Research & Analytical Skills
- Analytical Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Sensory Evaluation
- Excellent Documentation and Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Formulation development
- Microscopy techniques
- Industrial chemistry
- Food chemistry
- Performing experiments
Languages
English (Fluent)
Melanesian Pidgin (Fluent)
Personal Information
Title: Research and Development Chemist
Timeline
Research & Development Chemist
PARADISE FOODS LIMITED
01.2024 - 08.2025
Laboratory Analyst
Frabelle PNG LTD
07.2022 - 11.2023
PNG HSC Grade 12 Certificate - undefined
SOGERI NATIONAL HIGH
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology
ST PHILOMENA’S COLLEGE
Food Handler Certificate -
EXPRESS ONLINE TRAINING
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