Rashmika Chathuranga
Kurunegala
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Associate with practical experience in laboratory testing and quality control within the animal feed industry. Skilled in chemical analysis, raw material assessment, and finished product evaluation. Adept at following SOPs, maintaining precise documentation, and contributing to process improvements. Dedicated to upholding high standards of accuracy, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Associate - Laboratory
Fortune Agro Industries Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted quality checks on the sampling of raw materials, in-process feed, and finished products to ensure compliance with nutritional and safety standards.
- Performed routine laboratory analysis, including proximate testing, other physical, and nutritional quality parameters analysis, and mycotoxin screening.
- Applied HACCP, GMP, and GLP practices to maintain product safety, laboratory accuracy, and overall quality assurance.
- Acquired hands-on experience with the UV-Vis spectrophotometer and other analytical laboratory instruments, along with foundational knowledge of HPLC techniques and sample preparation methods.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to SOPs, quality parameters, and regulatory requirements.
- Investigated quality deviations and implemented corrective actions in collaboration with production and technical teams.
- Applied safety and hygiene standards, supporting regulatory compliance, and feed safety initiatives.
- Ensured data accuracy through detailed record-keeping, report preparation, support for audits, and continuous improvement.
- Maintained, calibrated, and troubleshot laboratory equipment, ensuring high operational reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biosystems Technology
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Ampara, Sri Lanka05-2024
Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examinations -
Sudarshana National School
Sri Lanka01.2018
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory analysis
- HACCP compliance
- Equipment calibration
- Process monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Corrective action
- Quality auditing
- Problem resolution
Personal Information
Work authorization: Eligible to work in Sri Lanka
Availability: immediate, 1 month notice
Willingness to relocate: open to relocation for the right role
Driving license: Valid Sri Lankan driving license
Professional interests: feed/food safety, laboratory QA, quality management, quality assurance, and analytical method development
Languages
Sinhala (Native), English (Fluent)
References
- A. D. N. T, Kumara, Professor, adntkumara@seu.ac.lk, +94 714436390, South Eastern University Sri Lanka
- N. D, Andaraweera, Chemist, che@fortuneagro.lk, +94 773437617, Fortune Agro Industries Pvt Ltd
Timeline
Quality Associate - Laboratory
Fortune Agro Industries Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biosystems Technology
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examinations -
Sudarshana National School