Koshala RATNAYAKE
Manager Laboratory
Knoxfield,VIC
Summary
I am a highly experienced professional with over 22 years of experience in Testing Laboratory overseas and in Australia. I
have a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Chemistry and Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry. I also have working
experience in universities as a demonstrator/ Educational Assistant for undergraduates
I am seeking professional role in Australia that utilizes some of my knowledge, skills and experience. ..
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
worker
Ensign Laboratories
Wellington, Mulgrave, Victoria
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
Volunteer support worker
Champion Community Centre
Elizabeth, Bayswater, Victoria
Laboratoryl Manager
Penrite Oil Company
Dandenong, Victoria
05.2021 - Current
ManagerLaboratory
Penrite Oil Company PVT LTD
Dandenong South, Victoria
01.2021 - Current
- Quality controlling and assurance of all the products to conform to regulatory /legislative requirement
- Issuing laboratory reports in a timely manner
- Interpretation of test results
- Training and job development of laboratory staff
- Responsible for Blend corrections
- Research and Development activities to formulate new and existing products
- Calibration of all the test equipment
- Maintenance of test equipment
- Ordering and stock maintenance of laboratory consumables, spares, laboratory chemicals, glassware s and stationery items
- Responsible for Laboratory safety
- Data entering and maintaining of laboratory data systems
- Working in Sage X 3 software
- Communication with the Production Department on product changes
- Review and update Laboratory QA procedures on a quarterly basis to ensure that they are current
- Quality Incident Reports- QIRs are completed in a timely manner and within the time frame allowed
- Send customers and internal samples Nationally and Internationally for further testing as required
- Conduct site chemical audits
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness
- Review, update and/or create required policies and procedures in relation to laboratory and quality processes
- Responsible for ensuring all QA procedures are current and comply with ISO audit requirements
- Work closely with the Production Department and Blender
- Liaise and build strong relationships with all internal departments.
Senior Laboratory Chemist
SGS Australia PVT LTD
Notting Hill, Victoria
02.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Laboratory Technician
ADE Consulting Group
Williamstown, Victoria
03.2019 - 01.2019
Laboratory Manager/ Quality Control Manager
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Responsible for quality of all the petroleum products available in Sri Lanka
- Liaising with external customers and providing technical service
- Responsible for accuracy of all the laboratory reports and being an authorized signatory for test reports
- Analysis of laboratory reports and interpretation
- Guide and train staff to use correct techniques and test methods
- Supervision of analysts and laboratory work
- Responsible for accuracy of all the laboratory reports
- Calibration, operation and maintenance of test equipment
- General administration work
Educational Assistant /Demonstrator
University Staff, University of Peradeniya, The Open University of Sri Lanka
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Conducting lectures/ Practical classes/ Tutorial Classes
- Maintaining of laboratory facilities equipment/ reagents/ chemicals
- Arranging equipment and laboratory set up for practical classes
- Invigilation of exams/ practical sessions
- Marking of test papers
- Ordering and maintenance of chemical/ glassware/ consumables
- Operation and calibration of test equipment
- Coordinate with stakeholders and service providers for trouble shooting of equipment
- Maintenance of chemical inventory, SDS and laboratory safety standards
- Working in LIMS operational software
Education
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Chemistry
University of Peradeniya
1996
Master of Science Degree - Analytical Chemistry
University of Colombo
2008
Skills
- Skills Summary
- Twenty two years of service with outstanding achievements as a Quality Control Manager/ Chemist/ Demonstrator in
- University
- Discussing and making suggestions on quality assurance of products to higher management
- Liaising with external customers and providing technical service requirements and deadlines by having
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong analytical, investigation, problem solving and decision-making skills, conceptual skills and
- Demonstrated high level of proficiency and accuracy
- The ability to train and mentor colleagues and delegate specific tasks where appropriate
- Comprehensive and vital knowledge in respect of all aspects pertaining to day to day Quality control work
- Calibration of Instruments, Report Preparation and operation of Analytical Instruments (AAS, ICP, GC MS
- GC FID, HPLC)
- Flexibility and adaptability to work and ability to work independently with enthusiasm and determination or
- As a team player
- Ability to work under pressurized situations and environment for accomplishment of entrusted tasks or
- Projects and to achieve goals and objectives of the company with efficiency and effectiveness
- Analytical skills to achieve higher results
- Knowledge of ISO 9000:2008 Standard and the Preparation of Quality Manual, Internal auditing of Laboratory
- Management System and ISO 17025 Standard for Chemical Laboratory
- Strict compliance to good laboratory practices to derive optimal results to ensure occupational health and safety
- Sound and extensive knowledge of
- MS Windows and its packages of MS Office, Excel, Word and Power Point
Affiliations
Chartered Chemist-Royal Society of Chemistry, UK
Chartered Chemist –Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon since 2012
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, since 2017
Fellow member of the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, since 2017
Member of the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, since 2003
Interests
Playing table tennis
Reading
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementTimeline
Laboratoryl Manager
Penrite Oil Company
05.2021 - Current
ManagerLaboratory
Penrite Oil Company PVT LTD
01.2021 - Current
Senior Laboratory Chemist
SGS Australia PVT LTD
02.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Laboratory Technician
ADE Consulting Group
03.2019 - 01.2019
worker
Ensign Laboratories
09.2018 - 12.2018
Laboratory Manager/ Quality Control Manager
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2018
Educational Assistant /Demonstrator
University Staff, University of Peradeniya, The Open University of Sri Lanka
01.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Chemistry
University of Peradeniya
Master of Science Degree - Analytical Chemistry
University of Colombo
Volunteer support worker
Champion Community Centre
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