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Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to a growth-oriented organisation.", "location": "Ha Letsie Morija, Phahameng, 14771 Maseru" }, "work": [ { "company": "Morama Holdings", "position": "Quality Assurance Lead", "startDate": "2025-02", "current": true, "highlights": [ "Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements for microbial and chemical testing, genetic stability, and contamination control in cannabis plants", "Ensure cannabis cultivation and processing comply with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, GACP, GMP and GLP standards", "Maintain sterility and genetic integrity in cannabis clones using plant tissue culture techniques", "Monitor environmental factors affecting cannabis growth, secondary metabolite production, and microbial contamination risks", "Assist in development and validation of new methods and product innovations", "Continuously assess and improve processes to enhance effectiveness", "Oversee stability studies to ensure cannabis maintain potency and safety over time", "Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)" ] }, { "company": "WeGrow", "position": "Quality Assurance Manager", "startDate": "2023-04", "endDate": "2025-01", "highlights": [ "Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency", "Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues", "Established and maintained product quality specifications to meet regulatory standards", "Oversaw production processes ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards at every stage", "Implemented and supervised Quality Control measures throughout the entire production cycle", "Developed, reviewed, and updated SOPs, batch records, and qualification documents", "Provided training and guidance on effective SOP implementation across departments", "Managed internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness", "Ensured release of products meeting quota specifications and regulatory compliance", "Analyzed and reported batch records, identifying opportunities for improvement", "Maintained compliance with GACP and worked towards GMP", "Validated Microbial Environmental Monitoring Processes", "Maintained sterility and genetic integrity in cannabis clones using plant tissue culture techniques" ] }, { "company": "MG Health Limited", "position": "Validation Technician", "startDate": "2022-02", "endDate": "2022-09", "highlights": [ "Led project planning sessions with clear objectives and timelines for successful execution", "Created and executed qualification and validation protocols, reports, SOPs, and managed quality events", "Managed incoming and outgoing qualification and validation documents", "Identified and implemented process optimization opportunities to enhance efficiency", "Ensured projects adhered to deadlines and met quality expectations", "Maintained schedules to prevent production delays and ensure smooth operations" ] }, { "company": "MG Health Limited", "position": "Quality Control Officer", "startDate": 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