Kabwe Hellen Mwansa

Kafue Nangongwe N347

Summary

Kabwe Mwansa is a multiskilled junior chemistry professional with proven work record of hard work, diligence, and analytical capabilities. She is a team player and possesses leadership skills. Kabwe is a fast learner and career growth oriented.

Overview

year of professional experience

Work History

Soil Analyst / Laboratory Assistant

CROPNUTS Zambia

Lusaka

05.2025 - Current

Participated in a 2-month soil analysis project, successfully completed in just 1 month with excellent results
Performed soil extraction using Mehlich 3 solution for nutrient profiling
Tested soil pH, ammonia, and nitrogen using the UV spectrophotometer
Analyzed organic compounds and total nitrogen using the Alpha analytical machine
Ensured sample integrity, precise data reporting, and adherence to quality standards
Due to outstanding performance and work ethic, was called back to serve as a Laboratory Assistant on an ongoing basis

Assayer (Intern)

KONKOLA COPPER MINES

Nchanga

09.2024 - Current

Metallurgical plant process sampling and sample preparation
Preparation of MRM and geological samples
Analysis of Total/Acid Soluble Copper and Cobalt in mining and geological samples by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry and Total Copper by Electrogravimetry
Able to operate the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)
Determination of Gang Acid Consumption (GAC) in plant samples
Analysis of shipment samples by titration
Elemental analysis
Water and plant liquor sample analysis
Reporting concentrator process control results
Quality Assurance/Quality Control data collection
Application of ISO 9001 quality management system

Education

DIPLOMA - SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce

SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

Mpongwe Boarding Secondary School

Skills

Highly focused on task/responsibility at hand;
Confident and appropriately assertive;
Strong communication skills;
Self-starter; able to work under minimum supervision;
Efficient organizer;
Computer literate – comfortable with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

A good team player;
Analytical; ability to quickly grasp salient points of any subject matter;
Fast learner, quick to acquire and internalize new skills and/or information;
Physically fit and in excellent health;
Strong sense of commitment and loyalty

References

Mr. Bwalya Kennedy, Supervisor Assayer, Analytical Services Laboratory, Konkola Copper Mine Nchanga, +260 966 369409
Ms. Jennifer Njeri, Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services Zambia (CROPNUTS), jennifer.njeri@cropnuts.com, +254 724 394707
Mr. Mulenga, Head of Science Laboratory Technology, Evelyn Hone College, Lusaka, +260 977 303 91

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