Suvarnia Naidoo
Medical Scientist | Senior Quality Assurance Officer | Microbiology & Genetics Specialist
High Wycombe
Summary
Dedicated Quality Assurance Officer with over three years of experience in Clinical & Laboratory Practice, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in clinical and laboratory settings. Applied critical thinking, ISO 15189, and SANAS skills to enhance processes, systems, and documentation. Successfully supported accreditation and audit activities and played a key role in staff training and development. Previously served as a Medical Scientist, conducting diverse tests and analyses on biological samples, leveraging expertise in microbiology and genetics. Passionate about delivering accurate, reliable, and ethical services while valuing teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Secondary General Science Educator
St. Michael’s Catholic School
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
09.2024 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support in a classroom of 30+ students.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior, and bullying.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Incorporated diverse instructional materials, catering to different learning styles and ensuring content accessibility for all students.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Math and Science Teacher
Sastri College
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Life Science FET (Grade 10) Coordination
- Mathematics GET (Grades 8 and 9) Coordination
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Implementation of classroom and teaching policy
- Administered successful proactive classroom management and maintained a welcoming classroom environment
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualised instruction.
- Recognised by administration for excellence in classroom management and peer mentoring
- Uphold school mission and values, conveying professionalism and pupil-centered ethos at all times
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
FlowPath Clinical & Laboratory Practice
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Performance and analysis of EQAs, quality assurance and calibration testing and reporting, and non-conformance/incident reporting
- Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and identify problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
- Resolved issues efficiently and built excellent client rapport, which led to enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Creating, updating, and editing company and machinery SOPs
- Demonstrated initiative by making suggestions to improve TAT and decrease cost
- Maintained competency by actively participating in continuing education and completing company required training
- Mentored junior QA analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Demonstrated the capacity to work within operational, supply, logistics and procurement QA environments
- Assessed and outlined major hazards and risks through robust risk assessments and management plans
- Assessed and evaluated production personnel compliance with SOPs
- Stayed well-informed of all company and federal regulations to ensure that processes were fully compliant
- Supported timely, quality product release through diligent production analysis and evaluation
- Coordinated and participated in internal and external quality management system audits (SANAS) to guarantee product and quality specifications
Senior Medical Scientist
FlowPath Clinical & Laboratory Practice
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Immunocapture (Phadia250) allergy and immunology testing, clinical microbe identity and sensitivity testing (VITEK)
- Roche clinical practice biochemistry and endocrinology analyzers, baseline MTB testing/identification, SARS-CoV-2 screening/testing, STD screening/testing, trained and certified on various haematology analyzers
- Received and logged 100+ clinical specimens daily for testing in CBC Flow Cytometry, GeneXpert and Film Array PCR genetic analysis
- Met tight deadlines to satisfy client demands and project timelines.
- Prepared and stained blood, sputum, and swab smears for morphological examination
- Skilled in the following staining and smear techniques: Gram stain, AFB, May Grunwald-Giemsa stain, Malaria thin/thick smear
- Prompt and after-hours response to pathologists, technologists and supervisors for add-on, STAT, and repeat test requests
- Assessed and evaluated production personnel compliance with SOPs
- Stayed well-informed of all company and federal regulations to ensure that processes were fully compliant
- Assisted physicians in interpreting complex test results using evidence-based guidelines tailored toward individual patient needs.
- Reviewed test results and generated thorough reports to submit findings to national hospitals and clinics.
- Trained Medical Laboratory Scientists and Laboratory Assistants/Technicians in quality assurance methods and techniques onsite and remotely
- Participated in internal and external quality management system audits (SANAS) to guarantee product and quality specifications
Tutor, Mathematics & English
Kumon
12.2020 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Teaching Assistant
Burnwood Secondary
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education Assistant
Palmiet Primary School
Durban, KZN
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared instructional materials, including visual aids and handouts, to support the delivery of lessons across various subjects.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Quality Management/Laboratory Management
Quality First Academy
Durban, KZN 02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Change Management
Quality First Academy
Durban, KZN 02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Effective Time Management
Quality First Academy
Durban, KZN 02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Quality Management (Ethics in Laboratory Medicine)
Quality First Academy
Durban, KZN 02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Communication and Conflict Resolution
Quality First Academy
Durban, KZN 02.2022 - 11.2022
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) - Natural Science and Life Science
STADIO (Embury)
Durban, KZN 03.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Genetics
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Durban, KZN 02.2016 - 06.2020
Skills
Technical Support
undefinedCertification
Thermofischer Phadia 250 certified, Instrument Interface Operation/ Maintenance and Quality Control
Affiliations
Member, Professional Teachers Association - SACE Accredited
Part Time Employment
- Brand Marketing/Mentor, Promotions | Events, Retail Insight, Brand Soldiers, Purple Rocket Promotions, Rosay Events, Exige Promotions & Events
- Sales Representative/Trainer, Avon
Awards
- Certificate of Merit – Academic Achievement, 2011
- Certificate of Merit – Academic Achievement, 2012
- Certificate of Merit – Academic Achievement, 2015
- S.M.I.L.E. Programme Certification
- Toastmasters Youth Leadership Graduate, 2014
- Toastmasters Youth Leadership – First place for best performed duty, 2014
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programsWork from home optionLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Secondary General Science Educator
St. Michael’s Catholic School
09.2024 - Current
Math and Science Teacher
Sastri College
05.2023 - 07.2024
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Quality Management/Laboratory Management
Quality First Academy
02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Change Management
Quality First Academy
02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Effective Time Management
Quality First Academy
02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Medical Laboratory Quality Management (Ethics in Laboratory Medicine)
Quality First Academy
02.2022 - 11.2022
Certificate - Communication and Conflict Resolution
Quality First Academy
02.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
FlowPath Clinical & Laboratory Practice
10.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Medical Scientist
FlowPath Clinical & Laboratory Practice
10.2021 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Burnwood Secondary
04.2021 - 09.2021
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) - Natural Science and Life Science
STADIO (Embury)
03.2021 - 11.2021
Tutor, Mathematics & English
Kumon
12.2020 - 05.2024
Education Assistant
Palmiet Primary School
01.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Genetics
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
02.2016 - 06.2020
Thermofischer Phadia 250 certified, Instrument Interface Operation/ Maintenance and Quality Control
Roche Integra 400 Plus certified, Instrument Operation/Instrument Interface Operation/Maintenance and Quality Control
Roche Cobas E411 certified, Instrument Operation/Instrument Interface Operation/Maintenance and Quality Control
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