Bertha Cheelo
Kalumbila,North Western
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Analyst proficient in laboratory procedures, testing, sample analysis, results recording and reporting. Exhibits strong analytical skills and sound judgment in chemistry. Excellent inter-personal skills, adapts to a multi-cultural working environment and works with minimal supervision. Has Supervised (Acting) the lab on several occasions in the absence of immediate supervisors. Recognized for resilience during the 2022 labor day awards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
FQM Trident Limited
03.2018 - Current
METALLURGICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
➢ Total nickel, nickel sulphide, organic carbon and MGO analysis
➢ Determination of Acid soluble copper by AAS, Acid Insoluble matter in copper concentrates and Total Copper, Iron and Nickel in Metallurgical Plant Products.
➢ Determination of Total copper by short iodide method in metal sales samples and Total Carbon and Sulphur using Leco machine.
➢ Volumetric determination of Iron in Process samples, pH in process plant and water samples and available lime in quick and hydrated lime.
ENVIRONMENTAL WATER ANALYSIS
· Turbidity analysis in water, PH analysis, Total suspended solids analysis· Conductivity analysis, Metals in water analysis by AAS. Bacteriological analysis and Total resolved solids analysis
OTHER AREAS OF WORK
➢ Calibration of Analytical balances, operation and analysis of samples on Xepos XRF
➢ Preparation of AAS calibration solutions from the stock solution, Usage of carbon and sulphur analyzer instruments leco and Creation of jobs online in LIMS and usage of the AAS
➢ Proficient in using the following equipment: Xepos XRF, AAS, Leco Machine and ICP OES
Laboratory Analyst (Intern)
Copperbelt Energy Corporation
07.2017 - 01.2018
➢ Analyzing of Moisture Content, Voltage – Breakdown and acid/acidity in Transformer Oils.
➢ Performing a dissolved Gas Analysis and Testing for Interfacial Tension in Transformer Oils.
➢ Analyzing for battery impendence and Infra-Red Scanning of Hot Spots in Substations as well as Performing the AFRA and M4000 Test on Transformers. Oil in water and soil analysis using the infra cal2 machine
Laboratory Technologist (Intern)
Occupational Health And Safety Institution
05.2017 - 06.2017
➢ Analysis of Sugar in Urine Samples, unwanted micro-organisms in Urine Samples and analyzing Stool Samples using the direct method.
Laboratory Technologist (Intern)
Zambia Agriculture Research Institute
02.2017 - 04.2017
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
➢ Preparations of reagents and samples for analysis
➢ Determination of moisture content in soil samples and pH in soil samples and water samples
➢ Determination of Exchangeable bases in soil samples (CEC-CATION EXCHANGE CAPACITY) this includes calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium using a flame photometer
➢ Determination of trace elements in soil including iron, zinc, copper and manganese using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer.
➢ Determination of available and total phosphorus in soil using UV/VIS spectrophotometer and carbon compounds in soil samples
➢ Preparation of calibrating standards for the Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer.
MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
➢ Culturing of bacteria for inoculants and Sterilizing of instruments in an autoclave and Packaging of inoculants
➢ Determination of carotenoid in yellow and white maize including sweet potatoes using a HPLC machine
Education
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology - Laboratory Technology
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Art And Commerce
Lusaka, Zambia11.2016
High School Diploma -
Chibombo High School
Chibombo11.2011
Skills
- Sample Logging
- Chemical Reagent Preparation
- Quality Control Monitoring
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Mass Spectroscopy
- Safety Protocols
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment Calibration
Certification
- Advanced Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Software Operational Training, Chemetrix - 17/08/2018
- Participant in Follow-up health Survey, FQM Trident Ltd & SHAPE Consulting Ltd - 04/07/2019
- Resilient Award (Labour Day Award), FQM Trident Ltd - 01/05/2022
Reading and Baking.
Likes baking and reading outside work.
Additional Information
Mr Hurst Mwale (Laboratory Supervisor)
Hurst.Mwale@fqml.com
FQM Trident Limited
+260 975 791 717
Mr Mclean Mfune (Laboratory Supervisor)
Mclean.Mfune@fqml.com
FQM Trident Limited
+260 966 842 611
Mr. Matthews Mulenga (Laboratory Supervisor)
Copperbelt Energy Corporation
+260 967 331 283
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
FQM Trident Limited
03.2018 - Current
Laboratory Analyst (Intern)
Copperbelt Energy Corporation
07.2017 - 01.2018
Laboratory Technologist (Intern)
Occupational Health And Safety Institution
05.2017 - 06.2017
Laboratory Technologist (Intern)
Zambia Agriculture Research Institute
02.2017 - 04.2017
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology - Laboratory Technology
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Art And Commerce
High School Diploma -
Chibombo High School
- Advanced Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Software Operational Training, Chemetrix - 17/08/2018
- Participant in Follow-up health Survey, FQM Trident Ltd & SHAPE Consulting Ltd - 04/07/2019
- Resilient Award (Labour Day Award), FQM Trident Ltd - 01/05/2022
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