KOSHALA RATNAYAKE
Chartered Chemist
Knoxfield
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
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
Investigation Skills
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Conceptual Skills
Proficiency in Analytical Instruments
Calibration of Instruments
Report Preparation
Flexibility
Adaptability
Teamwork
Ability to Work Independently
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Knowledge of ISO 9000:2008
Preparation of Quality Manual
Internal Auditing
Knowledge of ISO 17025
Good Laboratory Practices
MS Windows
MS Office
Excel
Word
Power Point
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