OBIDEYI, OLANREWAJU O.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control Professional
Osun, NG.

About

Detail-oriented Microbiologist and Quality Assurance/Control professional with proven expertise in food safety testing, microbial quality control, and regulatory compliance. Adept at implementing HACCP and ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems, I excel in contamination control, equipment calibration, and root cause analysis. Committed to upholding the highest product safety standards in food, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing environments, I leverage strong analytical and documentation skills to ensure operational excellence and mitigate risks.

Work

Good Success Academy
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Academic Instructor

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Led academic instruction, developing structured lesson plans and evaluating student performance to foster continuous improvement in an educational setting.

Highlights

Developed and implemented structured lesson plans and assessment tools, enhancing documentation and communication skills applicable to QA reporting.

Monitored and evaluated student performance metrics, providing data-driven feedback to reflect quality monitoring and a continuous improvement mindset.

Osun State University
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Research Investigator - Food Safety Thesis

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Conducted advanced research on Aspergillus flavus strains and aflatoxin detection, contributing critical insights to food safety risk assessment and public health.

Highlights

Isolated Aspergillus flavus strains from maize samples and assessed aflatoxin biosynthetic gene presence, directly supporting mycotoxin QC in grain supply chains.

Executed PCR protocols to detect structural and biosynthetic genes, ensuring experimental reproducibility and meticulously recording all results in detailed laboratory notebooks.

Evaluated toxigenic potential of isolates, providing valuable data for food safety risk assessment and public health insights.

Applied critical thinking and root cause analysis to effectively troubleshoot PCR inconsistencies and media contamination events, maintaining research integrity.

Osun State University — Microbiology Dept.
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Laboratory Intern (QC Focus)

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Performed routine microbiological quality checks and supported laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with GLP standards and accurate data recording.

Highlights

Executed routine microbiological quality checks, including culturing, gram staining, and biochemical identification, ensuring 100% compliance with GLP standards.

Conducted weekly calibration and maintenance of critical laboratory equipment (thermal cyclers, pH meters, autoclave), documenting findings per SOP to ensure operational accuracy.

Assisted in DNA extraction and qPCR analysis for a gut microbiome project, ensuring contamination-free procedures and accurate data recording for high-integrity results.

Supported field sampling operations, maintaining chain of custody and sample integrity for downstream QC testing, reducing potential data errors by 15%.

Prepared and sterilized culture media, ensuring batch consistency and sterility before use in experiments, minimizing contamination risks.

Volunteer

Osun State University
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President, Microbiology Students' Association

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Led the Microbiology Students' Association, fostering community and academic engagement among students.

Osun State University
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Vice President, Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences Students' Association

Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Summary

Served as Vice President for the Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences Students' Association, supporting student welfare and faculty initiatives.

Education

Osun State University
Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Microbiology

Grade: 4.32/5.00

Courses

Industrial Microbiology

Food Microbiology & Safety

Quality Control & Assurance

Osun State University
Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

JUPEB

A-Level Programme

Certificates

HACCP Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points

Issued By

Alison

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems

Issued By

Alison

Digital Literacy Certification

Issued By

Professional Body

Virtual Assistant Professional

Issued By

Professional Body

Soft Skills Training

Issued By

Professional Body

NYSC Exclusion Letter

Issued By

Nigerian Government

Skills

Food Safety & Standards

HACCP Principles, ISO 22000:2018, GMP, GLP, Codex Alimentarius.

Quality Systems

SOP Development & Compliance, Non-Conformance Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA.

Microbiology & Testing

Microbial Isolation & Identification, Sterility Testing, Mycotoxin & Aflatoxin Detection, Gram Staining, DNA Extraction, qPCR Analysis.

Lab Techniques

PCR & Molecular Diagnostics, Culture Media Preparation, Aseptic Techniques, Equipment Calibration.

Documentation & Reporting

QC Documentation, Batch Record Review, Trend Reporting, Data Analysis, Excel, Power BI.

Environmental Monitoring

Water & Soil Microbial Analysis, Environmental Sampling, Field Sample Collection.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Power BI Dashboard Development, Osun State Environmental Sustainability Dashboard, Waste Management Trend Analysis, KPI Visualization, Data Cleaning, Inventory Management, QC Reports Generation, Forensic Data Analysis, Tableau Dashboarding.