Hire the Best Biotechnology Specialists
in South Africa

Before you commit budget to a product launch, an R&D programme, or an engineering brief you haven't validated, someone needs to tell you honestly whether the science and the regulatory pathway actually support it. That is what I do. I am a bioprocess engineer and innovation strategist. I use lean, design-thinking methodology to de-risk science-based product concepts before you commit to the full build: validating the mechanism of action, stress-testing feasibility through structured stage-gates, and mapping the regulatory pathway that applies. I work with founders and programme owners in functional food and beverage, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, herbal products, and early-stage bioproducts. I also conduct cross-jurisdictional regulatory research and translate complex scientific evidence into actionable insights. You get a defensible Go/No-Go grounded in first principles, not a hedged summary. Recent work includes: an 80-hour feasibility study that produced a stage-gated Go/No-Go and advanced a product to its next phase; cross-referencing EU and South African regulatory frameworks to produce parliamentary and stakeholder advocacy briefs; structured evidence reviews of botanical and bioactive ingredients; and rigorous claim substantiation work under FDA and FTC frameworks. If you have a process concept, a product question, or an evidence gap where being wrong is expensive, message me to schedule a consultation.

Hello! I'm Shannon, a qualified High School Biology teacher with a passion for science and education. Holding a BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, along with a PGCE from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, I bring a strong educational foundation to my work and possess a unique blend of scientific knowledge and teaching expertise. My teaching experience abroad in Bangkok has also given me the versatility to work with diverse age groups of varying language styles and levels, from primary school learners right through to adult tertiary education, including university and business settings. Recently, I've expanded my expertise into WordPress development and LearnPress plugin management, focusing on backend administration and eLearning solutions. I also have extensive experience in creating engaging educational content, SEO writing, and keyword optimisation. Currently, I'm leveraging my technical skills to enhance eLearning platforms. I've worked on: - Managing backend operations for LearnPress, including course creation, user management, and staff training. - Customising WordPress websites, focusing on homepage and menu edits. - Developing comprehensive educational materials for various platforms. I'm very keen to collaborate on projects that combine my already established expertise and learning new skills, so feel free to reach out to me!

Hey there, I am currently completing my final year in Biotechnology Management, I am skilled in writing Lab reports, developing experiments, writing articles with correct referencing with a clear and comprehensive discussion, I can also make an appealing scientific presentation, I have a very good understanding in Organic Chemistry, Molecular biology and Microbiology I am also open to tutoring positions concerning biology, microbiology, molecular biology, Criminalistics/ Forensics, plant and animal biology, cell biology, basic biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, I would like to put my knowledge and experience gained from biotechnology management to good use.