KHAN SAID
QHSE & Food Hygiene Officer
Level 4 (Advance Food Hygiene Certificate)
Dubai - UAE, 971562006717, ksbiotek@gmail.com
Residence Visa
OBJECTIVES
Energetic and versatile problem-solver with a genuine interest in implementing and
maintaining best practice health and safety standards for food businesses; Keen to work
for a reputable employer in a stimulating role where I can apply my excellent
organisational and communication skills, professionalism and enthusiasm
EDUCATION
 UNIVERSITY OF MALAKAND, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Biotechnology, 2006 – 2010
 HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE (HABC – UK) 2015
Level 4, Advance Food Hygiene - Managing Food Safety
Implemented food safety management systems for Shiraz Inn and Grand Hotel
Peshawar (Pakistan) under the supervision of Sarhad University team
(Jan 2014 – March 2015)
HSE & Food Hygiene Officer
o Implementation of Quality Systems like Food Safety Management System (HACCP),
Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000:2005), Laboratory
Management System (LMS), Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety
(EOHS) and Hotel Brand Standards through monitoring, coordination, assessment,
verification, mission, quality, policy, and values
o Conduct inspections and audits of premises to ensure compliance with Food Safety
and Quality Standards
o Ensure that all food is handled, prepared, stored, served and transported in
satisfactory manner
o Responsible for internal auditing for hotel operations as well as supplier audits
o Investigate complaints such as illegal labeling, adulterated food, cases of food
poisoning, customer complaints etc.
o To determine root causes and advice on methods for prevention of recurrence
o Liaise daily with the Manager, souse chefs, and kitchen staff to keep one line of
communication
o Perform Microbiology tests (TPC, Coliform, E.Coli, Pseudomonas, Vibrio)
o Pest Control Management
RESEARCH/LAB EXPERIENCE
Research Associate
Sarhad University of Science & IT Pakistan
04/2012 - 03/2015
o DNA extraction, amplification by PCR and primer/probe design
o Plasmid/genomic DNA Isolation and use of restriction enzymes
o Detected M. tuberculosis complex rRNA from sputum using Amplified
mycobacterium tuberculosis direct (MTD) test, Gen-Probe procedure
o Carried out Enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) techniques and HIV rapid-testing assays
o Carried out blood cell enumeration with automated counter, flow cytometer
o Extracted proteins from tissue homogenates for quantitative and qualitative analysis
o Evaluation of the efficiency of Protein A affinity chromatography to purify a
monoclonal Antibody quantitative, purity, identity and impurity analysis
o Agarose gel electrophoresis, PAGE and Western Blot
o Tests enzymes (ALT and AST) in serum
o Environmental monitoring of the classified areas by means of Air Sampling, Surface
Swabs and Settle Plate
o Total Viable Aerobic Microbial Count (TVAMC)
o Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET) by Gel Clot method
o Review test results for accuracy and maintained accurate quality control records
Quality Control Assistant
Ariana Mineral & Pure Water Afghanistan
12/2010 - 02/2012
o Performed water lab analysis, such as total coliform and E.Coli testing, preparing
media for bacterial growth, accession, pH, fluoride, phosphate, heterotrophic plate
counts, turbidity etc.
o Maintained the bacteriology section of the laboratory and lab equipment to ensure
lab is functioning properly and sanitary conditions are observed
o Assisted in the training of Water Plant Operators in the techniques of
bacterial/coliform count and analysis
o Inventories and orders supplies, medias, glassware and related materials utilized in
bacteriology laboratory testing
o Collected lake, stream and distribution system samples and obtains the necessary
on-site measurements by operating field equipment to gather dissolved oxygen,
temperature, conductivity, pH and chlorine residual data
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office, SPSS, BLAST, Emailing & Browsing, UPGMA, Social Networking
LANGUAGES: English, Urdu, Fersian & Pashto
PERSONAL ABILITIES
Analytical & Research, Communication & Interpersonal, Adaptability, Leadership &
Management