Experience

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  The University Of Zambia (UNZA)

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Chemistry Scientist

    • Oct 2018 - Present
    • Lusaka, Zambia

     Prepare and participate in the preparation of work plans. Participate in the formulation/review of policies and preparation /review of work manuals and procedures and related documentation. Plan, demonstrate and supervise all laboratory experiments in the stated Courses. Assisting the Chief Technician in supervision of technical staff and allocation of tasks. Supervise technical staff in laboratory techniques and operation of instruments. Setting up apparatus for experiments, teaching and research.  Analysing experiment samples or specimen for students and from clients within and outside the University community. Production of laboratory manuals and report books. Ensures that equipment and chemicals are placed in appropriate locations to avoid accidents. Provision of First Aid to accident victims and keep a record of accidents. Assists the Chief scientist in matters of staff disciplinary, leave management, performance assessment and resolving conflicts.

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  Limeco Resources Limited

  • Lusaka

  • Senior Chemist

    • Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
    • Lusaka

     Manage operations and activities of the departmental laboratory by planning, organizing and staffing the analytical program to optimise the quality of its services. Compile and review Best Operating Procedures (BOP’s) Supervise operations of the Analytical Services laboratory in order to provide uninterrupted service and maintain acceptable integrity of the Laboratory. Monitor and verify internal quality control/Assurance activities in order to sustain product quality and achieve continual process improvements. Train Analysts in good laboratory practices. Make available all reagents required for chemical analysis by monitoring stock levels. Control, calibrate and maintain inspection, measuring and testing laboratory equipment. Maintain systems that ensure that inadvertent use of non-conforming products is prevented and that all incidents are reported, captured and investigated. Undertake research methods, development and validation exercises aimed at broadening the measuring and testing capability of the Analytical Services Laboratory. Liaise with analysts on safety precautions in order to eliminate and mitigate unsafe conditions according to applicable MSDS. Handle and dispose of customer complaints pertaining to product quality in an efficient, technically competent and effective manner. Manage occupational health, safety and quality safety: Implement and Comply with safety, health and environmental legislation and procedures (OSHAS 18001). Maintain safety and housekeeping standards. Conduct Risk Assessments, Review incident investigation reports. Review findings from GAP OHSAS audit and implement correction, corrective and corrective actions. Monitor turn-around time for both process control and Geological samples. Monitor and maintain QC/QA data to ensure accuracy and precision for both intra- laboratory and inter-laboratory results.  Monitor equipment availability Monitor man-power availability

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  Zambian Breweries plc

  • Ndola

  • Team Leader - Brewing

    • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
    • Ndola

     Performance management review and competency assessment. Conduct Global Evaluation Measure assessment, lead production activities in accordance with the manufacturing way work practices. Manage and apply personnel practices, develop operators, process operators and artisans. Ensure application of control systems and procedures, control material usages, administer conditions of employment for team members. Co-ordinate and perform scheduled maintenance, Build and foster relationships with preferred suppliers Manage team to improve process quality and productivity, implement performance management e.g., 1-on1’s, team goals review and feedback, communicate through conducting team meetings. Implement and Comply with safety, health and environmental legislation and procedures. Maintain safety and housekeeping standards. Conduct Risk Assessments, Review incident investigation reports, Conduct weekly safety talks. Identification of out-of-control situations from process monitoring, Utilize the problem- solving techniques such as 5WHY and Fishbone analysis Manage budgets: Control fixed costs and variable costs

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  DANGOTE INDUSTRIES (ZAMBIA) LIMITED

  • Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia

  • CHEMIST ASSISTANT

    • Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
    • Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia

    Robo-lab super-user in charge of: Calibration and diagnosing X-Ray fluorescence machinery: including• Oxford Supreme-X• Thermo fisher Quant-X and• Thermo fisher ARL 9900 series Operations, maintenance and servicing of FLSmidth Robo-lab Equipments and software including ESC and QCX (Quality control through XRF) Operation, maintenance and Calibration Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analyzer (PGNAA-Online Bulk Analyzer). Operation, maintenance and Calibration Particle Size Analyzer. Quality control of raw meal by both QCX blend expert and manually. Raw mix design Cement Proportioning Design Monitor Cement Raw materials, Simi- and finished products to make they meet the set internal specifications and ensure they conform to the ZS EN 197 – 1: 2007  Supervision of Laboratory staff(s) including Quality control officers, Lab Technicians and Samplers.2. Other Responsibilities Take up responsibility (acting) of Quality Manager in the absence of the Quality Manager Sampling of Cement Raw materials, Simi- and finished products. Preparation for analysis of Cement Raw materials, Simi- and finished products. Analysis of Cement Raw materials, Simi- and finished products using Wet (Chemical) Method and X-ray fluorescence Analysis of fineness of cement by Blaine air permeability apparatus.