NAJITE OHARE
Aberdeen,United Kingdom
Summary
Self-motivated enthusiast and meticulous individual with extensive experience in assessing and improving product quality. Flexible, highly organized, and efficient with an open-minded view on problem-solving. Driven to actively enhance quality services with good knowledge in Quality Control and Assurance, current good manufacturing practices, ICH guidelines, and laboratory practice. Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to identify quality issues and develop effective solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Analyst
Argenta Global
Dundee, UK
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Effectively organized and performed analytical testing within the QC department within the agreed timeline.
- Performed all activities following cGMP requirements, reported anomalies, initiated and completed laboratory discrepancy events on time.
- Upkept systems and equipment performance through regular testing and maintenance.
- Led routine testing of materials and products to verify quality conformance.
- Kept accurate documentation, reviewed data in the database, evaluated and interpreted data.
- Contributed towards the development and revision of SOPs, investigation reports, and implementation of CAPAs, promoting compliance with all tasks undertaken with principles of cGMP and other global policies;
- Assisted in answering questions during audits and supporting inspection-related needs.
- Collaborated with production teams to meet performance and productivity targets.
- Adapted Standard Operating Procedures to reflect changes in quality requirements.
Pharmaceutical Production Specialist
Evotec Limited
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Carried out analytical testing and chemical operations using reactors and ancillary equipment following cGMP regulations in compliance with Pharmaceutical policies to maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene, and quality.
- Participated in internal GMP inspections when needed; performed department-related project activity that included investigation, analysis, formulating possible solutions, documenting processes, and communicating results.
- Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls, and documenting messages.
- Drove continuous improvement, implementing investigations and CAPAs to detect and resolve problems due to non-conformance.
Process Technician
Phantom Brooks Farms
Delta State, Nigeria
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided technical support, assisted in processing, and packaging food ingredients and local spices
- Supervised all aspects of quality and product characteristics meeting the various internal, and regulatory standards
- Worked with the Procurement team to create specifications for suppliers.
- Evaluated product performance and advised on improvement strategies.
- Updated batch production records to support management reporting.
- Optimized line performance through collaboration and problem-solving.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control analyst
Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company
Warri, Nigeria
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked with production programming and quality control (PPQC) department
- Carried out quality testing on crude samples and water samples using quality testing instruments and accurately reported results of analysis done
- Assisted in ensuring in-house analytical capability is well maintained and appropriate
- Ensured quality management systems were implemented correctly.
- Kept databases updated with relevant technical documentation and reports
- Oversaw clean up of chemical and oil spills and assisted in evaluation and selection of remedial action
- Identified cost reduction strategies resulting in significant annual cost savings b
Liaison Officer
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
Ogbomosho, Nigeria
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Carried out weekly sensitization Projects tackling public health issues such as drug abuse which helped vulnerable people improve their lives.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with young people, school children, and staff by organizing health forums, and enhancing positive learning outcomes.
- Carried out weekly sensitization Projects tackling public health issues such as drug abuse which helped vulnerable people improve their lives
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with relevant organizations.
- Employed emotional intelligence and cultural competence to liaise with community leaders.
Quality Control Intern
Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company
Warri, Nigeria
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Trained as an Intern in the Production Programming and Quality Control Department, collected different crude samples for quality testing using quality testing instruments and accurately reported results of analysis done.
- Conducted safety assessments and reported issues, accidents, and near-misses.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
University Of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria 04.2018 - 05.2019
B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry - Chemistry
Delta State University
Delta State,Nigeria 08.2009 - 05.2014
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Science - Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom 09.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
- Excellent communication and managerial skills
- Laboratory Information Management
- Ability to foster and maintain teamwork
- Quality Management System
- CGMP compliance and regulatory aspects
- Analytical testing and software skills
- IT savvy with strong Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency
- Environmental and dust monitoring
- Incident reporting systems
- Continuous improvement
- Implementing policy and procedure
- Incident reporting systems
- Workplace safety
- Quality Assurance
- COSHH assessments
- 5S audits
Certification
- Conceptual Foundations of Auditing, University of Illinois, 2024(Coursera)
- Quality Assurance (Reeds)
- General HSE/Level 1, Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals, 2015
- NDLEA Certificate of Participation, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, 2015/2016
- National Youth Service Corps, 2015/2016
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Quality Control Analyst
Argenta Global
09.2023 - 01.2024
Pharmaceutical Production Specialist
Evotec Limited
11.2022 - 09.2023
M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Science - Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Robert Gordon University
09.2021 - 12.2022
Process Technician
Phantom Brooks Farms
02.2019 - 04.2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Education
University Of Benin
04.2018 - 05.2019
Quality Assurance/Quality Control analyst
Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company
11.2016 - 12.2018
Liaison Officer
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
11.2015 - 10.2016
Quality Control Intern
Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company
11.2012 - 05.2013
B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry - Chemistry
Delta State University
08.2009 - 05.2014
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