Mukuka Mukuka
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University Of Zambia with 2 years of experience gained through both drug discovery research in life sciences and tutoring. I am a result orientated, self driven and passionate chemist who employs good laboratory practices and Standard operating procedures in finding impactful and sustainable solutions to everyday life challenges. I have acquired vital analytical skills in base and precious metal analysis encompassing both the spectroscopic and wet chemistry methods. I am also well versed in separation techniques of organic and non organics which include TLC, column chromatography, Rotavapor etc. I am highly efficient in completing tasks and also possess effective communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Part time Chemistry Tutor and Laboratory Demonstrator
The University Of Zambia
01.2025 - Current
- Ensuring students learn key chemistry concepts through tutorials and lab demonstrations.
- Ensuring students follow Good Laboratory Practices which include S.H.E aspects, as well as the use and handling of chemicals and glassware.
- To Work hand in hand with the course coordinator in administering and grading assignments, quizzes and tests within stipulated time frames as provided by the school calendar.
Data collector
Palm Associates
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Listing of households which form the EKNA target group around the eastern part of the kafue river.
- Selection of eligible households to be interviewed as guided by the EKNA project guidelines.
- Data collection in the selected households using a computer assisted program interface.
- Upload of data to the main server as and when demanded by the supervisor after through checkups.
- Name of project: USAID-EASTERN KAFUE NATURE ALLIANCE IMPACT EVALUATION baseline.
- Contact person: Mrs. Doreen Tembo Zamstats/Palm associates, Lusaka Zambia 0977826292
Zonal Census Coordinator/ Master trainer
Zambia Statistical Agency (Zamstats)
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Training of data collector's in the best practices and effective ways in data collection as guided by the Zambia 2022 census of population and housing manual.
- Reporting to the District Census Coordinator all technical matters and field challenges relating to the census activity.
- Training of field staff in the use of the computer assisted program interface (capi) in the collection of data and upload to the main server.
- Name of Project: Zambia 2022 census of population and housing.
Data collector
Zambia Statistical Agency (Zamstats)
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Listing of households in selected areas as guided by the fisheries and Livestock guidelines.
- Selection of eligible households and administering the survey questionnaire to the household using capi software.
- Data collection and upload to both the supervisor and main server.
- Name of project: Fisheries and Livestock survey.
Supervisor
Rawleh interprises limited
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Preparing quotations, invoices and receipts for fiber optic works.
- Mobilizing and organizing personnel to carry out fiber optic installations.
- Supervising the installation of both aerial and underground fiber optic cable.
- Performing quality control and quality assurance tasks related to cable installations.
- Making sure that the team adheres to Safety, Health and environment guidelines.
- Promoting the business through digital and direct marketing.
- Contact person: Mathew Mwalimu Director 0966870042
Customer executive
Varun food and beverages
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Carrying out marketing information and research for new product development which includes; collecting primary research data to be used for market segmentation and targeting.
- Personal selling of the company's products to prospective customers.
- Creating new customers.
- Prioritizing customers for effective product distribution.
- Providing after sales services to customers.
- Advertising the company's products and services through direct advertising methods.
Attachment
Ministry Of Mines Geological Survey Department
08.2008 - 09.2008
- Safety, health and environment (SHE) concerns in a chemical laboratory.
- Sampling and sample preparation, sample decomposition methods, handling and use chemical glassware, filtration and solvent extraction techniques, use of AAS method to base and precious metal analysis, use of the XRF instruments in mineral exploration and metallic samples and the mixing cross technique.
- Contact person: Leonard Mumba, Senior Chemist Telephone 211251655/211250174.
- Mr Bright Mulenga, technician +260762583742.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 12.2020 - 01/2024
Level 4 professional certificate - marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
12.2011 - 01/2012
Grade 12 certificate -
Lake Road PTA School
Lusaka, Zambia 12.1999 - 01/2003
Skills
- Good laboratory practice skills
- Sample preparation skills
- Sample crushing and particle size analysis or screening skills
- Destructive and non destructive methods of analysis for base and precious metals
- Practical use of XRF
- Practical use of AAS
- Practical use of FTIR
- UV-visible spectroscopy
- Interpretation of results
- Laboratory report writing skills
- Organic synthesis and Lead optimization skills in medicinal chemistry
- Purification techniques
- Separation techniques
- Filtration techniques
- Column chromatography
- Use of TLC
- Use of Rotavapor for drying and solvent collection
- Use of GC-MS for structural elucidation of Volatile organic compounds and non-volatile organic compounds
- Manufacturing processes of inorganic compounds
- Research writing skills
- Research Presentation skills
Membership Certificate
Mukuka Mukuka, CSZ 0155, Dr. O. Munyati, 2024/2025
Nrc Number
856378/11/1
References
- Dr. Peter Cheuka. M., Head Department of Chemistry, University of Zambia, 0968930603
- Mrs. Doreen Tembo, Zamstats, Lusaka, Zambia, 0977826292
- Dr. Dickson Mambwe, Lecturer At the University of Zambia, 0976205336
Introduction
I am a graduate with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University Of Zambia. I am self driven and passionate about applied sciences and it's practical use in finding impactful and sustainable solutions in day to day challenges.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: ZN805855
- Driving License: 87688
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Part time Chemistry Tutor and Laboratory Demonstrator
The University Of Zambia
01.2025 - Current
Data collector
Palm Associates
12.2022 - 02.2023
Zonal Census Coordinator/ Master trainer
Zambia Statistical Agency (Zamstats)
07.2022 - 09.2022
Data collector
Zambia Statistical Agency (Zamstats)
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The University of Zambia
12.2020 - 01/2024
Supervisor
Rawleh interprises limited
03.2017 - 12.2019
Customer executive
Varun food and beverages
08.2013 - 03.2014
Level 4 professional certificate - marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
12.2011 - 01/2012
Attachment
Ministry Of Mines Geological Survey Department
08.2008 - 09.2008
Grade 12 certificate -
Lake Road PTA School
12.1999 - 01/2003