Mr MAKHADO KENNDY

Residential address: Bosdyk flats Carletonville

Address: UNIT 5 BOSDYK FLATS 1 HALITE STREET CARLETONVILLE 2499

Mobile: 079*******

Alternative: 078*******

Fax email: 018-***-****

E-mail: acw2bm@r.postjobfree.com

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An accomplished laboratory technician with experience in analytical methods and procedures, Also possesses expertise in the use, maintenance, calibration and trouble-shooting of laboratory analytical equipment’s. Have a great deal of teaching experience in subject physical sciences and Natural sciences.

Objective

Seeking a laboratory position specializing in the analysis of samples for chemical content and determining concentrations of compounds and to benefit an organization that can use an experienced lab technician with skills related to quality control, analytical chemistry, wet chemistry, instrumentation and other areas, along with proven supervisory, communication, research, and problem-solving abilities.

Equipment expertise

Proficient in the operation and general maintenance of the following:

AAS

ICP-OES

Gallery

Auto titrators

Moisture analyser

Ph and redox meter

Microscope

Potable dissolved Oxygen meter

Auto sampler

Weighing balance

Auto dilutor

Thermo reactors

Career summary

2011/05/01 – present

Current Employer : Wedela Technical High School (dep. Education)

Position : Educator PL 1 (Physical sciences)

Duties :

Teaching Physical sciences grade 12-10

ICT coordinator

2010/11/01–2011/04/30

Previous Employer : Performance Laboratories Randfontein (Harmony Gold mines)

Position : Laboratory Technologist

Duties :

leaching of various ores using various methods,

Conducting of setup of experiments,

Reparation of standards and dilutions,

Attending of weekly and monthly meeting as well as safety meeting,

Sending of samples to analytical department,

Develop and approval of the methods,

Weighing and analysing of the samples,

Analysing of samples on AA using AS and SIPS,

Report results to the internal clients,

Ordering of consumable chemicals and glassware,

Organising the SOPs and MSDs of the chemicals used in the lab.

Using the microscope.

Operate and maintenance of the following analytical instruments AA, ICP-MS, PH&REDOX meter, AUTO TITRATORS, MOISTURE ANALYSER and minor methods development. Completing of calibration records, maintenance records and standardization records,

Calculating of analytical results,

Calibrating of analytical instruments in the laboratory,

Preparing of standards and reagents used in the laboratory,

Sending of results to internal and external clients,

Training of junior staff in the laboratory,

Developing of analytical methods used in laboratory especially those of AAS instruments,

Acting as superintendent in case absence or on leave.

Registering and approving samples on LIMS

Period : 6 months

REASON FOR LEAVING : WORKING ON CONTRACT

2009/03/01–2009/11/25

Employer : UNIVERSITY OF VENDA, Limpopo

Position : Junior Lecturer CHE 1540 FOUNDATION PHASE

Duties :

Lecturing chemistry,

Conducts practicals: weighing balance, volumetric flask and acid

dispenser’s calibrations.

Organising laboratory for practicals,

Preparations of standard solutions, reagents and indicators

Responsible of lab equipment’s

Responsible for lab safety

Period : 1 year

REASON FOR LEAVING : CONTRACT ENDED

In-service training

2007-2009/01/06

Employer: University of Venda, Limpopo

Position : Laboratory Assistant

Duties :

Preparations of solutions before practical’s

Assisting students during practical’s

Responsible of lab equipment’s

Responsible for lab safety

Organising for laboratory chemicals before practicals.

Period : 2 year

REASON FOR LEAVING CONTRACT ENDED

Education and qualifications

2005–2008 : Bachelor of Science in chemistry and biochemistry

University of Venda, Limpopo

2008–2010 : Bachelor of Science Honours, University of Venda, Limpopo

Major Modules: Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Analytical chemistry Instrumental techniques, Advanced Physical chemistry, Protein biochemistry,Biochemical Techniques, Physiological Biochemistry, Genetic Information, Environmental Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Mathematics and integral calculus, Computer literacy, English communication skills, Mechanics Prop. Of matter & thermal physics, Optics, Electricity & modern physics.

Personal details

Identity number : 870**********

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Single

Health : Excellent

First language : Tshivenda

Other Languages : English, Southern Sotho, Setswana, Zulu and Sepedi

Driving Licence : C1 (code 10)

Reference

Name : Prof. I.D.I Ramaite

Position : HOD chemistry

Company : UNIVERSITY OF VENDA

Contact details : 072*******

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Name : Mr Mutshaeni F.B

Position : Laboratory technician

Company : University of Venda (chemistry department)

Contact details : 015-***-****/082-***-****

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Name : Mrs Beauty Moleki

Company : Dep. Of education (Gauteng west district)

Relationship : Subject adviser Natural sciences

Contact details :

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Name : Mr Dries Visser

Company : Dep. Of education (Gauteng west district)

Relationship : Subject adviser Physical sciences

Contact : 084*******

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