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KOSHALA RATNAYAKE

Chartered Chemist
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Summary

Highly experienced professional with over 22 years of expertise in testing laboratories both overseas and in Australia. Holds a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry. Also has valuable experience as a demonstrator/Educational Assistant for undergraduates in universities. Currently seeking a professional role in Australia that effectively utilizes extensive knowledge, skills, and experience.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Casual worker

Ensign Laboratories

Casual worker

Baxter Laboratories

Volunteer support worker

Champion Community Centre

Quality Control Manager

Penrite Oil Company
05.2021 - 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
02.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Laboratory Technician

ADE Consulting Group
03.2019 - 01.2020

Quality Control Manager/Senior Chemist

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2018
  • 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 of Peradeniya
01.1996 - 12.1999
  • Company Overview: The Open University of Sri Lanka
  • 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
  • The Open University of Sri Lanka

Education

Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Chemistry

University of Peradeniya

Master of Science Degree - Analytical Chemistry

University of Colombo

Skills

Quality Assurance

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Professionalmemberships

  • Chartered Chemist, Royal Society of Chemistry, UK
  • Chartered Chemist, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, 2012
  • Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, 2017
  • Fellow Member, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, 2017
  • Member, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, 2003

Timeline

Quality Control Manager

Penrite Oil Company
05.2021 - Current

Senior Laboratory Chemist

SGS Australia PVT LTD
02.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Laboratory Technician

ADE Consulting Group
03.2019 - 01.2020

Quality Control Manager/Senior Chemist

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd
01.2005 - 12.2018

Educational Assistant /Demonstrator

University of Peradeniya
01.1996 - 12.1999

Casual worker

Ensign Laboratories

Casual worker

Baxter Laboratories

Volunteer support worker

Champion Community Centre

Master of Science Degree - Analytical Chemistry

University of Colombo

Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Chemistry

University of Peradeniya
KOSHALA RATNAYAKEChartered Chemist