Lab Technician

Curriculum Vitae of Gcobani Rongwana

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 20 January 1985

Gender: Male

Dependants: Two

Drivers Licence: Code B

Cell number: 071******* / 021*******

Residential Area: 100 Country Lodge, Buccleuch

Sandton, Johannesburg

Email Address: ********@*****.***

Goals:

Short term: Completing my Project - BTech

Long Term: Honors in Chemistry

Career Objective

To be an integral part of a dynamic institution where my enthusiasm and hard work will lead to success not only for me but also for the organization I represent. I want to be part of a progressive team where creative thinking and collaboration solve problems and contribute to the well being of the organization. To apply my expertise and implement changes in the field of ma qualification (Chemistry and Quality). To be leader and to continuously learn new developments. To be innovative in my field, be a team player and to keep up with pace in the forever growing field of chemistry. I have good communication and presentation skills and work effectively with all members of the public and people around me.

Education

1. National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)

Date of Completion – November 2006

2. Matric: Tarkastard High School

Date of Completion – December 2002

Professional Strength & Skills

Computer Skills (using PAQT;L IMS; SAP ;Excel, PowerPoint, MS word; Internet usage)

Communication Skills (Cheering QC meetings; Communication with external supplier etc.)

Trouble Shooting Skills (GC; AA; HPLC; DO loggers; Gehaltemeter; Alcolyzer and Na meter)

Leadership Skills (Acting the role of Lab Manager).

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Stability Study Coordinator: Aspen

Duration: October 2015- January 2016

Reason for leaving: Contract

Duties:

Co-ordinate stability studies, new trials.

Review deviations and Doc compliance.

Review process compliance.

Capturing Data plotting it on Excel, creating spreadsheets, Plotting Graphs and monitoring KPI’s.

Communicating with external clients wrt data captured

2. Chemist: Johnson & Johnson

June 2014 – December 2014

Reason for leaving: Contract

Duties:

Analysis of Raw materials

Analysis of finished products

Assisting in water testing project testing: TOC and TDS.

Capturing and plotting results.

Doing administration work on samples to be analysed and communication with pharmacists

3. Research Technician: Agricultural Research Council

October 2012 – June 2014

Reason for leaving: Career Growth

Duties:

Assisting farmers in research on their cow’s milk production and disease detection – milking processes, by performing analysis such as Somatic Cell Count ( SCC),

Fats analysis; protein analysis, Urea test (Using IR Chemical Laboratory) doing Plate counts, kundrat analysis, phosphotate test, yeast and mold (Micro Laboratory).

Doing Documentation of results (Using ARC Lab), environmental surveys and daily control checks.

SANAS Accreditation preparation.

4. Senior Lab Technician: SAB Newlands

June 2008 – November 2011

Reason for Leaving: Career Growth

Duties:

Doing analysis (such as Isohumones – diacetyles; Acetaldehyde; alpha glucans; LE’s) using the following instruments – GC; Shimadzu; HPLC; Alcolyzer; DSA; DMA. Doing COD’s, VFA’s and Calcium analysis.

Documentation of results and calibrations using: LIMS- PAQT and SAP.

Task of Acting as A Lab Manager in her absence (Leadership development initiative by company).

Attending daily walk about meetings as QC representative.

Monthly reviewing and training of staff on; MSDS.

Doing Trouble shooting on DO loggers; Gehaltemeter; GC; HPLC; SpectrophotometerDO specialist.

SPE analysis for ISO Humolones.

Working in the micro lab as well during weekend – using coulter counter, microscope and inoculators- doing yeast counts, yeast viability.

Writing trouble shooting guide for certain instruments (Spectrophotometer; GC, HPLC).

Assisting in writing of shared learning and training of plant personnel on equipment used in virtual labs.

Performing monthly Internal audits within the lab and the brewery. Initiating JRF and closing them.

5. Chemist – Pfizer (now known as Johnson & Johnson)

January 2006 – June 2008

Reason for Leaving: Career Growth

Duties:

Testing of bulk, packed and raw materials, documentation of these products- calibration the instruments used to do the analysis.

Performing basic troubleshooting.

Assisting other chemists where they need help, adhering to housekeeping rules, GLP and GMP. Documentation of data.

Instruments that I use: HPLC; GC ; A.A.S; Dissolution Baths; IR; UV; pH meter; Balances; Turbometer; Wet Chemistry ;FTIR.

6. Lab Assist: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

January 2004 – November 2004

Reason for Leaving: Career Growth

Duties:

I assisted first year students during their practical sessions in the laboratory;

Monitor if the adhere to safety rules in the laboratory (e.g. wearing of lab coats, closed shoes, safety spectacles).

I also demonstrated some practical’s to the students and assisted them where the lacked some skills.

Ensured that they practice GLP (like rinsing of burettes and pipettes prior use, labelling of glassware, cleaning of balances before and after use)

Interests & Achievements

Technical Signatory (SANAS Accredited-2013- ARC)

Silver Certificate for my work performance (Pfizer)

Career exhibition Certificate x2 (For assisting high school children in choosing a career)

Passed my Matric with Merit Exemption

Interested in Sports and Current Affairs

References

Mrs S Issel Ms Y Peterson Ms N Makela Ms L Solomon

Lab Manager Lab Manager Johnson & Johnson Supervisor

Agricultural Research Council South African Breweries Supevisor Johnson & Johnson

Tell : 021-***-**** 021-***-**** 021-***-**** 021-***-****

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