Open To Work
Boston Ndhlovu
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Dedicated, versatile, and goal-oriented Chemist with excellent analytical skills gained. Performs all Laboratory tests procedures with expedience and high accuracy data entry. Team player, who is flexible, reliable and adaptive to dynamic and fast paced environment. Possess strong communication skills and good soft skills keen to pursue a career in profession services, Lab based works and services that relies on the application of chemistry in obtaining quantitative and qualitative results. Knowledgeable and innovative professional with excellent numerical and analytical skills. Seeking a challenge and growth opportunity to work in a prestigious organization. Ability to work independently or as part of a team while meeting critical deadlines Strong analytical thinking skills in determining project requirements and resolving complex situations Broad knowledge of current health, safety, environmental and quality management systems. Notable leadership competency in coordinating with teams to optimize overall efficiency and productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Analyst
Pharmanova Zambia Limited
11.2022 - Current
- Conducting Sampling and analysis on raw material, in process samples and finished products.
- Prepare and standardize laboratory reagents.
- Ensuring results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals.
- Adherence to well documented lab safety rules, guides and practices.
- Documenting and evaluation of Out of Specifications and Out of Trend Reports.
- Ensuring that Chemicals and reagents are prepared and handled as per manualized procedure.
- Assist in quality training of new staff in analytical techniques, instrumentation and Updating maintenance and calibration records of lab equipment.
- Identifying non conformances.
- Making sure that hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures.
- Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Support design and development of experimental protocols, SOP’s, etc., consistent with cGMP/GLP.
QA/QC Chemist
Kingphar Zambia Company Limited
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Ensuring necessary routine analysis of water is performed before manufacturing.
- Involved in analytical method development, validation and verification.
- Identify compounds using FTIR spectrophotometry.
- Implement GLP quality systems crucial in the start-up and set-up of laboratory.
- Provide training to other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
- Verifies that corrective and preventive action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved.
- Generating Quality information reports and trends on product quality.
- Calibrating, validating, or maintaining laboratory equipment and devices before usage.
- Compilation of laboratory test data to perform appropriate analyses.
- Provide advice to requesting departments regarding GMP aspects; Assessing change requests on consistency, relevance, GMP compliance and clarity.
- Review and approve QA controlled documentation (SOP’s, batch records, working instructions).
- Conducting Training to employees on Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Ensuring all nonconforming products are identified and restricted.
Laboratory Analyst Intern
Kansanshi Mining PLC
Solwezi, Zambia
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Perform laboratory analysis right first time, contemporaneous documentation, analyse and document the results.
- Performing analysis using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
- Assist in coordinating laboratory activities.
- Comply to company safety policy and procedure (Hazardous substance, PPE, MSDS, Safety incidents, lab safety rules).
- Determination of wear metals, Siliceous dirt and Selected Additive elements in oils by Inductively coupled Plasma (ICP-AES).
- Database management and keeping laboratory files and records.
- Performing equipment maintenance, calibrate and standardize laboratory equipment.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment before and after use.
- Ensuring that our lab participates and delivers in time the analysis results on Inter lab check sample testing programs.
- Performing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and applying good safe working practices to ensure safe working conditions.
- Application of quality management systems on Petroleum samples with high knowledge of ISO4406.
- First Quantum Minerals Limited, Kansanshi Mining Plc, Solwezi, Zambia.
- MAJOR EQUIPMENT USED: Atomic Emission Spectrometer (AES-ICP), Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer (AAS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), IR Spectrometer (FT-IR), UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Copperbelt University
01.2020
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Kantanshi Secondary School
01.2014
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Organisational skills
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Problem analysis
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Database Management
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
Certification
- Alison, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management Systems
- Alison, ISO 45001: Principles of Occupational Health and Safety management Systems
- Green Living Innovations, Occupational Health and Safety
- Watsan Training and Development Centre, Certificate in Leadership and Teamwork
Major Equipment Used
- Atomic Emission Spectrometer (AES-ICP)
- Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer (AAS)
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- IR Spectrometer (FT-IR)
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Knowledge And Skills
- Good analytical and Organisational skills.
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Excellent problem analysis.
- Demonstrated Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Competent and highly skilful in Database Management, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Nrc Number
344851/66/1
Languages
- Bemba
- Nyanja
- English
- Bemba
- Nyanja
References
- Mr Grifton Musole, Asst QC Manager, Pharmanova Zambia Limited, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260979925353
- Mr Delhunt Libingi, Quality Control Manager, Kingphar Zambia Company Limited, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260976076969
- Mr Ben Ngoshe, Coordinator, Kan Oil Lab- Control & Instrumentation Kansanshi Mining, Solwezi, North-Western, +260968719257
Qualifications Summary
- Dedicated, versatile, and goal-oriented Chemist with excellent analytical skills gained.
- Performs all Laboratory tests procedures with expedience and high accuracy data entry.
- Team player, who is flexible, reliable and adaptive to dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Possess strong communication skills and good soft skills keen to pursue a career in profession services, Lab based works and services that relies on the application of chemistry in obtaining quantitative and qualitative results.
- Knowledgeable and innovative professional with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Seeking a challenge and growth opportunity to work in a prestigious organization.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team while meeting critical deadlines.
- Strong analytical thinking skills in determining project requirements and resolving complex situations.
- Broad knowledge of current health, safety, environmental and quality management systems.
- Notable leadership competency in coordinating with teams to optimize overall efficiency and productivity.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: ZN514343
- Date of Birth: 07/23/96
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
ZK45000/yr - ZK200000/yrTimeline
Quality Control Analyst
Pharmanova Zambia Limited
11.2022 - Current
QA/QC Chemist
Kingphar Zambia Company Limited
07.2021 - 11.2022
Laboratory Analyst Intern
Kansanshi Mining PLC
12.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Copperbelt University
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Kantanshi Secondary School