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Terrence Chanda

Lusaka

Summary

Experienced in overseeing the operations of microbiology and chemistry laboratories. Strong track record of maintaining laboratory apparatus, equipment, and reagents in strict adherence to rules and regulations. Seeking an opportunity with a company or organization that aligns with competencies, capabilities, skills, education, and experience. Committed to making a positive contribution to company growth in pursuit of objectives. Steadfast commitment to upholding laboratory standards without compromise. Provides valuable communication to management team to aid in effective decision-making processes.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

lab assistant

Ministry Of Health National Food and Drugs
  • I worked as a lab assistant to the senior technicians in different laboratories such as the Microbiology Lab, Forensic and toxicology Lab, Food chemistry Lab and Water Chemistry Lab
  • Preparing and participating in the preparation of Microbiology Media and Chemistry laboratory reagents
  • Assisting in ensuring that laboratory equipment, apparatus and other laboratory instruments are in good working condition before they can be used for experiments
  • Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning according to institutions standards
  • House keeping (cleaning of laboratory and laboratory apparatus)
  • Supervision to uphold and adhere to the safety rules during laboratory experiments
  • Physical, chemical and metal analysis of water samples
  • Calibration of laboratory equipments
  • Chemical and metal analysis of food and beverages
  • Forensic food Poisoning or toxicology analysis
  • Carry out environmental surveys with respect to microbiological integrity to measure institutions hygiene
  • Analysis for microbes in water and food samples

Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control

Acacia Food and Beverage Industries
09.2023 - Current
  • Analysis of water samples from different sampling sources during water treatment (Hardness, Alkalinity, TDS, pH, chlorine, turbidity, Chloride, nitrite, sulphate etc.)
  • Chemistry Analysis and microbiological inoculation of finished beverage and syrup samples (acidity, pH, Brix, Escherichia coli, staphylococcus aureus, total plate count fecal coliforms and Salmonella)
  • Calibrating of laboratory equipment
  • Preparation of laboratory reagents both in chemistry laboratory and microbiology laboratory
  • Maximizing a level best of hygiene among fellow employees especially the syrup mixing room department
  • Product control during production through performing analyses in line with the product specifications

Education

Diploma in science laboratory technology -

Evelyn hone College

Grade 12 certificate -

MINE SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2018

Grade 9 certificate -

NEW KANYAMA SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2015

Grade 7 certificate -

MPOTA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2013

Skills

  • Capable of working with minimum or no supervision
  • Proficient Verbal and Written Communication
  • Easily learn and adapt to new environment
  • Quickly Adjust to New Roles
  • Effective Team Contributor
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Reliable Attendance

Industrialattachmentandinternship

Ministry Of Health National Food and Drugs, Lab assistant, Worked as a lab assistant to the senior technicians in different laboratories such as the Microbiology Lab, Forensic and toxicology Lab, Food chemistry Lab and Water Chemistry Lab.

Nrcno

438786/16/1

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/23/00
  • Gender: MALE
  • Nationality: ZAMBIAN
  • Marital Status: SINGLE

References

  • Mr. Clement Kabwe, National food and drugs control laboratory, Laboratory analyst, 0972123415/0965429920
  • Mr. Simon kabala, Acacia food and beverages industry, Lab Technician, +260 760050681
  • Mrs. KAFWEMBE, Zambia bureau of standards, +260 976166894
  • Mrs. Mbewe Enesh, National Food and Drugs, Lab Analyst, +260 977402024

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching football
  • Listening to music
  • Traveling

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Preparing and participating in the preparation of Microbiology Media and Chemistry laboratory reagents.
  • Assisting in ensuring that laboratory equipment, apparatus and other laboratory instruments are in good working condition before they can be used for experiments.
  • Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning according to institutions standards.
  • Housekeeping (cleaning of laboratory and laboratory apparatus).
  • Supervision to uphold and adhere to the safety rules during laboratory experiments.
  • Physical, chemical and metal analysis of water samples.
  • Calibration of laboratory equipments.
  • Chemical and metal analysis of food and beverages.
  • Forensic food poisoning or toxicology analysis.
  • Carry out environmental surveys with respect to microbiological integrity to measure institutions hygiene.
  • Analysis for microbes in water and food samples.

Timeline

Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control

Acacia Food and Beverage Industries
09.2023 - Current

Diploma in science laboratory technology -

Evelyn hone College

Grade 12 certificate -

MINE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Grade 9 certificate -

NEW KANYAMA SECONDARY SCHOOL

Grade 7 certificate -

MPOTA PRIMARY SCHOOL

lab assistant

Ministry Of Health National Food and Drugs
Terrence Chanda