Klaudia Hurtukova
Nollamara,WA
Summary
Laboratory-focused professional with a background in Pharmaceutical Drugs and Biomaterials. Skilled in sample management and preparation, basic wet chemistry techniques, instrument calibration and accurate data recording. Motivated to work as a Casual Laboratory Technician supporting sample preparation and analytical workflows in a pilot plant and R&D environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Product Technologist
Zentiva a.s.
Prague, Czech Republic
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Worked in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, preparing and maintaining accurate production and quality documentation in line with written procedures.
- Arranged testing for a specific in-process material with QC laboratories, ensuring correct sample labelling and complete documentation.
- Collected and reviewed production and QC data when manufacturing issues occurred, supported investigations into root causes and prepared deviation reports and summaries of corrective actions.
- Participated in process trials for new APIs, excipients and process changes on the production line, helping to make procedures more efficient and robust.
Research Assistant - Specialist III
University of Chemistry and Technology
Prague, Czech Republic
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Performed experimental laboratory work, including sample preparation, thin film deposition and surface characterisation (microscopy, wettability/contact angle, basic UV-VIS and FT-IR measurements).
- Recorded and evaluated experimental data in Excel and specialised software (OriginLab, Omnic, NanoScope Analysis) and prepared clear summaries of results.
- Followed good laboratory practice (GLP), safety procedures and correct use of PPE to keep the lab clean and avoid contamination.
- Team member on several national and EU-co-funded research projects; led two small student research projects from experimental design to final reporting.
- Assisted with laboratory classes and supported bachelor’s and master’s students with experimental work and thesis writing.
Education
Ph.D. - Drugs And Biomaterials
University of Chemistry And Technology
Prague10-2024
M.Sc. - Drug Manufacturing
University of Chemistry and Technology
Prague05.2020
B.Sc. - Synthesis and Production of Drugs
University of Chemistry and Technology
Prague06.2018
Skills
- Microsoft 365 proficiency
- Data entry and reporting
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management & prioritisation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
Laboratory & Instrument skills
- Experience with laser processing (KrF excimer laser)
- Thin film deposition using vacuum sputtering systems (SDC 050 BAL-TE, Quorum Q300T ES)
- Confocal microscopy (Olympus LEXT)
- Surface wettability / contact angle measurement (SEE System)
- UV-VIS and FT-IR spectroscopy (Lambda 850+, Nicolet iS5)
Data Analysis & Software
- OriginLab – data processing and plotting
- NanoScope Analysis – AFM data evaluation
- Omnic – FT-IR data analysis
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports - volleyball, tennis, kickboxing, running, skating
- Astronomy
- Traveling
- Reading
Languages
English
Full Professional
Slovak
Native/ Bilingual
Czech
Full Professional
Certification
Driver's license - C1
Working rights
Full working rights in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa
Timeline
Junior Product Technologist
Zentiva a.s.
09.2024 - 10.2025
Research Assistant - Specialist III
University of Chemistry and Technology
09.2020 - 08.2024
Ph.D. - Drugs And Biomaterials
University of Chemistry And Technology
M.Sc. - Drug Manufacturing
University of Chemistry and Technology
B.Sc. - Synthesis and Production of Drugs
University of Chemistry and Technology