bryan donald

senior microbiologist

About

Qualified and experienced Technical / Laboratory / QA Manager and Microbiologist Diverse and respected background gained in Food / Industrial Microbiology, Food and Drink Production and Public Sector Scientific Research sectors Experienced contributor to external clients and consultancy projects including HACCP and BRC. Confident and articulate Business / Project / Operations Manager with an analytical and organised style Persuasive leader with success in delivering QS and Accreditation projects on target in challenging economic times Expert communicator with ability to engage, coach and mentor multi disciplinary teams and manage key client relationships Chartered Scientist (CSci) Fellow Institute Food Science and Technology (FIFST) Member of the Society for Applied Microbiology Specialties: * Food Production Microbiology * Quality Systems and Audit * Project Planning and Delivery * Technical Process Management * Client Relationship Management * Microbiology and Food Science * Team Leadership and Development

Country

united kingdom

City

wantage

Industry

food production

Skill

food safety, haccp, food, food microbiology, food industry, hygiene, gmp, food technology, food manufacturing, dairy, sop, chemistry, fmcg, brc, analytical chemistry, laboratory, food quality, aseptic technique, quality assurance, food safety management system, food chemistry, food packaging, project planning, elisa, iso 17025, quality system, iso, ingredients, hazard analysis and critical control points, quality management, meat, iso 22000

Experience

microbiologist

ministry of agriculture food fisheries aberdeen uk

1990-1 - 1994-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

operations manager

express microbiology

2009-11 - 2012-3 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Express Microbiology is a contract testing laboratory offering primarily microbiological testing of food and water to the food production and water service industry. They offer traditional and novel methods for pathogen detections and are UKAS (ISO17025), Tesco and M&S approved. Approval by the Scottish Government for Salmonella testing in broiler flocks was also in place. Key Responsibilities Full management responsibility of day to day operational activities for a team of up to 15 microbiologist and 4 drivers dealing with up to 1000 analysis samples per day. Maintenance of Accreditations (UKAS) and Approval (M&S, Tesco and Scottish Government) by line management of Quality Manager and Deputy. Overall Management of the Company’s Health and Safety, Human Resources policies and procedures. Monitoring and maintenance of the Consumables Budget.

lab manager

farne salmon & trout ltd

2007-7 - 2009-11 · 2 yrs 5 mos

* One of the largest producers of Smoked Salmon and Salmon related products (Cooked Salmon, delicatessen added value products) for UK and European markets, based within their production facilities in the Scottish Borders. * Key Responsibilities * Management of Microbiology and Chemistry Labs. Dealing with internal and external samples. * Motivation and development of a team of six scientists. * Site Microbiology Expert advising all facets of production activities including Shelf Life studies, Hygiene Results and Investigations. * Analysis, interpretation and dissemination of test Results to non scientific teams.

company microbiologist

baxters food group

1997-1 - 2007-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

* Iconic Scottish Producer of Soups, Jams, Pickles, Cooking Sauces, Pouched products under Baxters and Retailers own brands. Based in Fochabers and employing 500 people in a multi factory production site with a turnover of £50m. * Key Responsibilities * Managing a team of 7 staff in Micro, Incubation and Chemical Labs handling upwards of 200 samples per day. * Technical expert and advisor to all areas of Baxter business with regards to Microbiology * Project coordination of all Accreditation requirements * Supervision of external 3rd party testing.