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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Software
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Inyene Akan Akang

Inyene Akan Akang

Microbiologist And Sensory Analyst
Uyo,Nigeria

Summary

Detail-oriented and passion-driven Individual with several years of proven experience in FMCG Industry, Research and Academics. Over the years I have developed key functional and relational competences in Research, ISO systems, Supply chain operations and management, Quality Assurance and Control and Key Industrial Operations of a typical FMCG company. I have attended several workshops and seminars organized by American Society for Microbiology, Nigerian Environmental Society, Nigerian Society for Microbiology and workshops on Employee Relationship Management among others. I currently work in the technological/Quality assurance Department of Champion breweries plc., Uyo as a Quality Assurance Microbiologist and Sensory Analyst.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Microbiologist and Sensory Analyst

Champion Breweries Plc (A Subsidiary of Heineken)
Uyo , Nigeria
2021.06 - Current
  • Adhered to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Standards /procedures in carrying out his tasks.
  • Microbiological analysis of brewing and spent Yeast consistency.
  • Microbiological analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished products.
  • Microbiological analysis of all bright beer (BBTs) & tankers during tinkering.
  • Microanalysis on cleaning & disinfecting agents.
  • Prepared Media using work instructions (HeiRules, standards & procedures).
  • Cleaned the analytical balance, microscope, Nucleocounter, autoclave, centrifuge machine, hotplate/stirrer, other laboratory equipment & work area regularly.
  • Conducted sensory trainings and maintenance of the sensory panel of the brewery in alignment with the LSS standards.
  • Documented all analysis results on QUALASS, QUALASS-SA, BCS, ARMS, and SAP.
  • Ensured the quality of all analytical results and updating of first-line controls in SHEWHART.
  • Ensured all ARMS tasks are completely carried out when due and documented.
  • Analysed HMRA & HARA samples and participated in HSRA.
  • Participated in Budget preparation.
  • Supervised Miscellaneous analyses.
  • Monthly Product traceability and reporting for all product brands.
  • Adhered to Laboratory Star System (LSS) procedures as highlighted in the LSS quality manual/requirement.
  • Understood the company’s policy on ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System and the role of HCCP in its implementation.
  • Understood the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System in relation to continuous improvement, control of a document, control of records, measurement, and analysis improvement.
  • The sensory analysis involved the following:
  • Collected water samples, raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products for sensory evaluation.
  • Displayed samples for sensory evaluation by panelists.
  • Dutifully reported results using Qualass SA and subsequent periodic cascading of results.
  • Programmed computers to store, process and analyze data.
  • Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository.

Microbiologist

Champion Breweries Plc (A subsidiary of Heineken)
Uyo , Nigeria
2019.06 - 2021.05
  • Brought back alive, House order and cleanliness (HOC) even as a hygiene expert and custodian of housekeeping.
  • Frequently analysed the organization’s water supply outside to declare it fit for consumption and usage
  • Established standards around sterilization process of Activated carbon filter and Dual media filter sheets of the water treatment plant.
  • Developed and enforced Microbiology standards during the production process.
  • Involved in TPM activities as a process support personnel in the brewing and packaging cluster team.
  • Applied SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other basic computer applications as reporting tools to communicate findings and results of the analysis.
  • Absolutely controlled the Microbiology of the brewing process.

Regulatory Officer

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
Calabar , Nigeria
2017.11 - 2018.11
  • Regulatory enforcement of standards on locally manufactured food substances, drugs, cosmetics, hospital-associated products like vaccines as well as imported commodities
  • Periodic and Routine GMP, GHP, HACCP, and SOP inspection visits
  • Documentation activities and any other job responsibilities as may be assigned by the State Coordinator.
  • Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives.
  • Worked with governance committees to make and evaluate plans.
  • Recommended improvements to processes.
  • Prioritized project-related tasks to efficiently complete essential tasks.
  • Consulted with regulatory representatives to manage filings, applications and reports.
  • Trained staff in regulatory policies or procedures.
  • Provided responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues.
  • Analyzed field studies and reports, compiled information and submitted concise and informative summaries.

Microbiology Research Assistant

University Of Uyo
Uyo , Akwa Ibom
2017.02 - 2017.10
  • Conducted experiments related to cell culture.
  • Maintained all laboratory robotics.
  • Conducted basic and applied research on Soil, Environmental and Industrial Microbiology.
  • Managed overall laboratory functions.
  • Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
  • Programmed computers to store, process and analyze data.
  • Collected and processed specimens for clinical protocols.
  • Worked with several teams in food, industrial, environmental and soil microbioloical research.
  • Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships between organisms and environment.
  • Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository.
  • Carried out quality control assessments for DNA analysis software.
  • Encouraged cooperative management strategies.
  • Attended industry conferences to broaden knowledge.
  • Communicated research results to individuals in industry, government and general public.

Education

Diploma - Food safety

Alison
Galway, Ireland
2022.05 - 2022.05

Diploma - Environmental Quality Monitoring and Analysis

Alison
Galway, Ireland
2022.05 - 2022.05

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Uyo
Uyo, Nigeria
2012.05 - 2016.05

Skills

Professionalism: Active listening, Office Etiquette, Professional Communication, Time management, Analytical fast writing skill, Public Speaking.undefined

Affiliations

  • Nigeria Environmental Society
  • Nigeria Association of Microbiology Students

Software

SAP

SPSS

Computer Programming

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoints

Accomplishments


  • Collaborated with team of ten (10) in the development of First Time Right (FTR) Last Rinse Water Improvement team at Champion Breweries Plc (A Subsidiary of Heineken).
  • Achieved 100% First Time Right (FTR) Heineken Microbiological Ring Analysis (HMRA) and Heineken Sensory Ring Analysis (HSRA) (Target: 95%) for three consecutive years after previous years of failure before my appointment as a Microbiologist and Sensory Analyst.
  • Resolved the issue of micro contamination of final rinse water at Champion Breweries Plc (A Subsidiary of Heineken) that had lingered for years
  • Achieved 100% First Time Right ( FTR) Microbiology for three (3) consecutive years (2020-2022) Champion Breweries Plc (A Subsidiary of Heineken).
  • Reduced total energy consumption by proposing for a stainless steel extension of sand filter and activated carbon filter microbiological sampling points at Champion Breweries Plc (A Subsidiary of Heineken)
  • Researched on the Prevalence of Salmonella spp and Clostridium spp on Brewer's Spent Yeast and Brewer's Spent Grains, which led to the development of a cleaning and decontamination regime for the storage tanks to avert health-related issues during evacuation and disposal by man Champion Breweries Plc (A Subsidiary of Heineken).
  • Ascertained Nutritional assessment and public health importance of Galatea paradoxa treated with Citrus aurantifolia and NaCl. This was published in September 2020 at FUDMA journal of Sciences. (https://fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.php/fjs/article/view/376)

Certification

Supervisors' Leadership and Managerial Skills (Lamid Consulting).

Timeline

Diploma - Food safety

Alison
2022.05 - 2022.05

Diploma - Environmental Quality Monitoring and Analysis

Alison
2022.05 - 2022.05

Supervisors' Leadership and Managerial Skills (Lamid Consulting).

2022-03

ISO 2200: 2018 (Food Safety Management System Lead Auditor's course) (Bureau Veritas).

2021-07

Microbiologist and Sensory Analyst

Champion Breweries Plc (A Subsidiary of Heineken)
2021.06 - Current

Employee Relationship Management (Excella Bond Limited)

2019-07

Microbiologist

Champion Breweries Plc (A subsidiary of Heineken)
2019.06 - 2021.05

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (National Youth Service)

2017-12

Regulatory Officer

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
2017.11 - 2018.11

Microbiology Research Assistant

University Of Uyo
2017.02 - 2017.10

Turning Waste to Wealth: A Microbiological Approach (Nigerian Society for Microbiology)

2016-07

Culture on Responsibility (The American Society for Microbiology)

2015-08

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Uyo
2012.05 - 2016.05
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