Reason Chuma
About Candidate
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Education
Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology with strong academic training in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, analytical techniques, and industrial laboratory practices. Developed competencies in quality assurance, process control, research methods, data analysis, and regulatory compliance, with practical application relevant to food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing environments.
Work & Experience
QA/QC Laboratory Technician at Buffalo Brewing Company (Opaque Sorghum Beer): Performed routine physicochemical and microbiological quality control on sorghum beer across mash, fermentation, and final product stages. Monitored parameters including pH, Brix, titratable acidity, viscosity, and microbial load to ensure process consistency and product stability. Applied HACCP-based quality systems, conducted in-process sampling, and supported fermentation optimization through analytical data interpretation and corrective action implementation.
Started as an intern in a cooking oil refinery and progressed to QA/QC Laboratory Technician through strong performance and technical competence. Responsible for conducting physicochemical and quality control tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished edible oil products; monitoring production compliance, maintaining laboratory equipment, recording analytical data, and supporting food safety, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement standards.
