Experience

SCENT LAB SA

• South Africa
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Development Chemist (Gas Chromatography)

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  - Characterising and matching fragrances used in different products such as fragrance oils, personal care, cosmetics, and household products. - Preparing, analysing, interpreting, and quantifying fragrances using GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry). - Performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting of the GC-MS equipment. - Identifying opportunities to reduce sample runtime through the use of a new analytical method that enables quick decision making, and work prioritisation to meet client demand. This improvement also reduces the processing delay caused by a large number of samples waiting to be processed. - Participating in the olfactory evaluation of the matched fragrances and interpreting findings. - Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge library of new fragrance ingredients and components within the market. Show less



Tshwane University of Technology

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analytical Chemistry Lecturer

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  - Applied innovative teaching approaches and materials to encourage learning and keep the students engaged e.g.incorporating videos during class, using real-life examples to provide clarity on topics, and encouraged peer-peer learning. - Undertook the full range of lecture responsibilities i.e.student supervision, marking, and preparing examinations to ensure that the student's progress was being monitored and reported in line with the University's procedures. - Taught and conducted assessments at undergraduate and postgraduate level through lectures, using my lesson plan which was structured according to the TUT calendar. This included the scheduling of tests and ensuring that the practical and theory classes were properly coordinated. - Regularly reviewed personal teaching style by requesting one of the senior lecturers to sit in on my lectures and provide feedback. Show less



Tshwane University of Technology

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2018

  - Assisted students and lecturers during practical sessions to ensure that the lesson outcomes were achieved. - Prepared and standardize reagent solutions to ensure the smooth running of the practical sessions. - Tested experiments beforehand to ensure the efficiency of the practical session. This included troubleshooting experiments that didn’t work by performing various tests to identify the problem. - Compiled a report of amendments made to experiments during testing and made the necessary substitutions for future use. - Assisted the learners in running instruments such as; ICP-OES, UV/VIS, FTIR, and GC-MS. - Marked practical reports, gave constructive feedback to the students and ensured availability for further assistance. - Ensured that the students complied with the correct Lab policies and health and safety regulations at all times. Show less



Biograde

• Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

• Laboratory Analyst

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

  - Analysed samples under defined conditions using specified scientific methods e.g. digestion of samples for metal analysis, water samples analysis using Ion Chromatography, and pH and conductivity measurements. - Prepared and analysed α-quartz on Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. - Analysed sample data, recorded results, and performed maintenance and calibration for various lab equipment. - Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed strictly at all times and maintained a clean and organised work environment. - Checked that all chemicals substances, fluids, and compressed gases were stored according to their related safety instructions. Show less



Tshwane University of Technology

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Mentor

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Conducted tutorials on subjects and provided additional support to students by encouraging them, listening to their issues, and making suggestions on their university-related activities. Conducted tutorials on subjects and provided additional support to students by encouraging them, listening to their issues, and making suggestions on their university-related activities.