Chimwemwe Chiluba
Lusaka
Summary
I am an experienced Microbiologist with proven experience improving scientific community by performing accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to research funding efforts. I am organized and a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Head-Water and Environment Research Center
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
03.2023 - Current
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
- Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Research Assistant
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
- Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Microbiology Intern
Levy Patrick Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Analyzed Human Samples and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Soil Microbiologist Intern
Zambia Agricultural Research Institute
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Sample reception and sample analysis
- Maintaining and updating of Inventory
- Support Agronomists in field work
- Preparation of Cultures and Subcultures
- Maintenance of aseptic Laboratory Environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Zambia
Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Water Supply and Sanitation Development-Trainers/Promoters programme -
NIESBUD
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia03.2024
Environment And Social Impact Assessment -
Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre
10.2022
Secondary School Certificate -
Kasisi Girls’ Secondary School
2022
Skills
- Team Development
- Team Meetings
- Coaching and Training
- Organizational Leadership
- Database Maintenance
- Operation Center Management
- Mentoring
Quote
A challenge is not a Challenge until a Challenge is see as a Challenge.
Chimwemwe Chiluba
Timeline
Acting Head-Water and Environment Research Center
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
03.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
03.2019 - 03.2023
Soil Microbiologist Intern
Zambia Agricultural Research Institute
09.2018 - 03.2019
Microbiology Intern
Levy Patrick Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Zambia
Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Water Supply and Sanitation Development-Trainers/Promoters programme -
NIESBUD
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Zambia
Environment And Social Impact Assessment -
Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre
Secondary School Certificate -
Kasisi Girls’ Secondary School
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