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Jennifer MatthewsContact Details
Telephone number: W: (03) 8756 8111H: (03) 9802 2764M: +61410344096
Email Address: [email protected]
Postal Address: 33 Myers Avenue,Glen Waverley, Vic., 315
Career Objective
To use my experience and skills obtained over the past 15 years in the field of Food, Water and Pharmaceutical Microbiology to provide leadership and positive direction to a dynamic and enthusiastic team.
Employment history
October 2006 – still current
ALS – Food and Pharmaceutical Division
Position: Senior Microbiologist
Step up into Laboratory Manager role when Laboratory Manager is absent Customer Service: provided quotes, provide technical support in
Microbiological testing (Food/Water/Pharmaceutical) Liaise with customers regarding their testing requirements and support clients
in relation to TGA, NATA and DAFF compliance Participate in the review process of all relevant methods and SOPS (including
forms) for the Microbiology department. Participate in NATA, TGA, DAFF and Client audits Training of staff in new and update methods. Re-training of staff when it is
required. NATA Signatory for Water and Food Involved in the investigations of Quality Events and Corrective Actions within
the laboratory, including out of spec reports Working to tight turnaround times and client specifications Working with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) Involved in the verification of new methods
Purchasing and sourcing of Laboratory consumables and maintaining the monthly budget.
Proficiency Testing – set up, reporting and dealing with any outlier results. Media – includes Production, Lot QA and Batch QC Environmental Monitoring – Swabs, Settle Plates, Air Sampling and Contact
Plates Microbiological testing and confirmation of Food, Water and Pharmaceutical
samples:Food AnalysisSalmonella testing (Australian Standard, Vidas and ELISA)Listeria spp testing (Australian Standard, Vidas and ELISA)Campylobacter testing (Australian Standard)Cronobacter (Enterobacter) sakazakii (ISO)E.coli/Coliforms (using MPN, Pour plate, Petrifilm, TEMPO)Faecal Coliforms (using MPN)Enterobacteriaceae (using pour plate, MPN)Bacillus cereus (using Spread plate, enrichment)Coagulase positive Staphylococcus aureus (using spread plate and Enrichment using Triple tube method)Plate Count (Pour plate, Petrifilm, TEMPO)Yeast and Mould (High and Low water activity samples, High sugar content samples using spread plate, TEMPO)Clostridium perfringens (using pour plate and enrichment)Sulphate reducing Clostridia (using pour plate and enrichment)Shelf Life Testing (Accelerated and Real Time)Carcass sponge testing – Plate count, Coliforms, E.coli and Salmonella
Water TestingE.coli/Coliforms (using Colilert, Membrane filtration, MPN)Faecal Coliforms (Using Membrane filtration, MPN)Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Using Membrane filtration)Yeast and Mould (using Membrane filtration)Salmonella and Listeria (using Membrane filtration)Heterotrophic Plate Count (using pour plate for potable water samples)Legionella testingHeterotrophic Colony Count (using pour plate and automatic spiral plater for cooling tower waters)
Pharmaceutical Testing (USP, BP, EP)Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC)Total Yeast and Mould Count (TYMC)E.coliStaphylococcus aureusClostridium perfringens and Clostridia sppSalmonella spp Bile Tolerant Gram Negative BacteriaPreservative Efficacy Testing (PET)Endotoxin Testing (using Gel Clot method)Disinfectant testing (using TGO 54)Water samples from Pharmaceutical clients – testing for Total aerobic Microbial Count, Pseudomonads, Yeast and Mould, Coliforms and E.coliBioburden testing on Medical DevicesValidation of Pharmaceutical samples (including raw material, finished products and medical devices)Spore strip enumerationsSpore strip sterility testingSterility TestingStability TrialsEnvironmental Monitoring – Swabs, Settle Plates, Air Sampling and Contact Plates
January 2002- October 2006
CONSULCHEM Pty Ltd Microbiological testing of Food/Water and Pharmaceutical (non-sterile)
testing. NATA Signatory for Water and Food analysis Staff induction and training of new and existing staff Instrument calibration
January 1999-January 2002
EML Consulting Pty Ltd Full range of Water, Food and Pharmaceutical testing
Education and Training
May 2015 Endotoxin Training, Gel Clot Technique (Lonza)
1999-2001 Diploma of Applied Science – Biological SciencesBox Hill TAFE, Melbourne, Victoria
1998 Completed HSCBox Hill High SchoolBox Hill, Victoria
Relevant Skills
Very well organised Customer Liaison (especially with “difficult” High Demand Clients) Working to tight Turn Around Times Ensuring NATA, TGA and/or DAFF regulations are being met at
all times Excellent communication skills at all levels within the Professional
Organisation Working to a high standard of Quality Always looking to improve laboratory efficiencies Mentoring team members and contributing to effective teams and
relationships Implementing the operational plan by managing staffing levels,
labour hours and overtime, annual leave and sick leave Coordinating with client services, Registration, and Technical
Team e.g. sample receipt issues.
Referees
Edna WandersblenSenior MicrobiologistALS Food and Pharmaceutical DivisionMobile: +61401 564 845Email: [email protected]
Elizabeth OoiQuality ManagerChemical AnalysisPhone: (03) 9737 4300Email: [email protected]
