Muhammad Azhar Bin Saat

Im currently working as QC Lab techinican in food manufaturing industry.Looking to expand knowledge in this field .

• Perform chemical testing on finished food products such as fat Gerber test, total solids, pH, acidity (titration).
• Perform testing on complaint samples to find out what are the causes of non-compliance by customer and request investigations report from supplier.
• Perform microbiology testing on finish products such as milk and soya by pour plate method.
• Acquired microbiology skills such as basic microbiology aseptic technique, pipetting technique, pour plate technique, colony enumeration, streak plate technique.
• Learn to prepare media for pour plate and streak plate testing.
• Assist R&D department to perform microbiology testing on their shelf-life monitoring project.
• Assist supervisor to conduct microbiology testing on complaint sample and follow up on the results immediately.
• Monitor production and conduct testing on UHT milk, Soya and Juices.
• Acquired knowledge about production process and GMP.
• Perform and maintain lab housekeeping and discard expired retention sample monthly.
• Liaise with JAKIM in renewal of halal certification for imported products e.g., carbonated drinks, Asian soft drinks and liaise with supplier to ensure application run smoothly.
• Keep track of outdated documents such as Food Safety Certificate (FSC) and request supplier for renewed version.
• Assist QC manager to write feedback to supplier if there’s any out of specification on the incoming testing.
• Review certificate of analysis (COA) for every shipment to ensure that it complies with product specifications.
• Perform plant pest control inspection based on roster.
• Liaise with R&D department and supplier for new product evaluation.
• Support internal audit for incoming raw material.
• Liaised with various departments on first commercial release of new product.
• Assist QC manager in document control to support production team to ensure all documents are up to date.

April 2010 – April 2012 

Nitec FOOD SCIENCE, ITE COLLEGE EAST

April 2012 – April 2014 

Higher Nitec biotechnology, ITE COLLEGE EAST