YAHAYA MOHAMMED
Swindon,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in GMP documentation and compliance, SOP adherence, and controlled records management. Demonstrates a strong commitment to data integrity and documentation accuracy, with a proactive approach to deviation awareness and investigation support. Skilled in visual inspection and independent verification, ensuring training compliance and audit readiness. Proficient in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) protocols, laboratory techniques, qualitative and quantitative analysis, chemical synthesis, materials formulation, and characterisation. Adept at quality systems management and IT integration, including SOP writing and controlled documentation practices. Utilises Microsoft Office for efficient documentation and reporting. Career goals include advancing expertise in quality assurance within the scientific industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PhD Researcher
Cranfield Defence and Security
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Conducted laboratory research within highly regulated and controlled environments
- Followed approved experimental protocols aligned with SOP-based systems
- Prepared, reviewed, and maintained controlled documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with approved procedures
- Performed analytical testing and recorded data with strong attention to data integrity and audit readiness
- Supported investigations into material ageing and stability, requiring disciplined reporting and analysis
- Maintained compliance with safety procedures, emergency protocols, and training requirements
Research Associate – Polymers & Materials
Cranfield University
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Supported synthesis and characterisation activities under controlled laboratory conditions
- Ensured laboratory readiness, cleanliness, and equipment availability
- Followed defined procedures and supported continuous improvement in laboratory operations
Research Officer (Armament Research)
Nigerian Air Force
1999.01 - 2012.01
- Worked within strict regulatory, procedural, and safety frameworks comparable to GMP environments
- Supported R&D and quality evaluation of high-risk and high-potency materials
- Participated in risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions
- Maintained detailed technical records, logs, and reports
- Ensured adherence to safe systems of work and prompt reporting of incidents and near misses
Education
MSc - Explosives Ordnance Engineering
Cranfield University
Shrivenham, UKBSc (Hons) - Chemistry
Nigerian Defence Academy
NigeriaPhD - Researcher (Deferred)
Cranfield University – Defence and Security
UKSkills
- GMP documentation & compliance
- SOP adherence and controlled records
- Data integrity & documentation accuracy
- Deviation awareness & investigation support
- Visual inspection & independent verification mindset
- Training compliance & audit readiness
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Laboratory & Analytical Techniques
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Chemical synthesis (organic & inorganic)
- Materials formulation and characterisation
- Quality, Systems & IT
- SOP writing and compliance
- Controlled documentation and record keeping
- Safety documentation and risk assessment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting
REFERENCES
Available on request
Affiliations
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) — Member (MRSC), since 2016
Timeline
PhD Researcher
Cranfield Defence and Security
2015.01 - 2018.01
Research Associate – Polymers & Materials
Cranfield University
2012.01 - 2013.01
Research Officer (Armament Research)
Nigerian Air Force
1999.01 - 2012.01
BSc (Hons) - Chemistry
Nigerian Defence Academy
PhD - Researcher (Deferred)
Cranfield University – Defence and Security
MSc - Explosives Ordnance Engineering
Cranfield University