LABORATORY ANALYST

Name: Francis Borbor Kamara

Profession: Food Chemistry Laboratory Analyst

Address: Fourah Bay College New Staff Quarter Kortright, Freetown Sierra Leone

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

Mobile phone: +232********

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic in pursuing a lasting career in Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. Already with twelve years of in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of analytics and laboratory management at the National Food Laboratory, Sierra Leone Brewery Limited and short term courses. I have demonstrated the fundamental skills and understanding required in the use and maintenance of various analytical instruments like HPLC, AAS, UV-VIS, ALCOLYZER, PROTEIN (Kjeldahl) and FAT (Soxhlet) ANALYSERS, TURBIDIMETER, HOT AIR OVEN, ELECTRIC FURNACE etc. Independently carried out lab research, including experimental design, setup, analysed samples and reported analysis results within specified timeline.

ACCOMPLISHMENT

Recognised for quickly minimised the turnaround time (i.e. period from sample receipt to analysis report), formerly fifteen working days to ten working days at present. This was due to my ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads, organise, prioritise, coordinate and perform laboratory tasks, even during periods of limited staff.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2016 – Current

Food Chemistry Analyst, Sierra Leone Standards Bureau

Odopt and follow Standard Operating Procedures ( SOPs)

Participate in the National Institute of Metrology South Africa (NIMSA) and FARPAS proficiency scheme.

Maintain accurate logbooks and required documentation

Receive and analyse food and beverage samples from law enforcement authorities, non-governmental organisations like the World Food Program (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Four Foods Project (FFP), FOCUS 1000, importers/exporters and local food and beverage manufactures in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and ISO 17025: 2017.

Evaluate food quality and safety based on established standards.

Record information on non-conforming food products

Effectively train personnel on different aspects of the food chemistry laboratories

Operated and maintain laboratory equipment such as AAS, HPLC, UV- Vis, Micro Kjeldahl, Soxhlet extractor.

2004 – 2007

Chemistry Quality Control Analyst, Sierra Leone Brewery Limited

Odopted and follewed standard operating procedures and test methods

Inputted multiple analytical test results into quality assurance database.

Conducted weekly presentation on quality trends to production line managers.

Calibrated and verified laboratory instrument and documented all actions in compliance with internal and ISO standards and regulations.

Participated in the Brewing Analytes Proficiency Scheme (BAPS).

Sampled and analysed raw material (malt cereals, sugar, caramel, sorghum, borehole and municipal waters, etc.) upon receipt.

Carried out routine quality control checks on brewing processes at all stages of production.

2007 – 2009

Microbiology Quality Control Analyst, Sierra Leone Brewery Limited.

Propagated brewer’s yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae strain).

Determined yeast cell count by staining and microscopic techniques.

Prepared and maintained sterilised culture media, reagents, and stock solution.

Isolated and identified microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria (e.g. lactobacillus acidophilus and Enterococcus caesium), streptococcus and staphylococcus, using various analytical techniques like gram staining, oxidase test, catalyst test and microscopy using a flow chart.

SKILLS

Wet chemistry

Chemical analysis

Quality assurance

Quality control

Apparatus preparation

Hazardous waste handling and disposal

Statistical analysis

Data Entry

Documentation

Computer skills

Time management

Communication

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in chemistry General, February 2020.

Department of chemistry, Fourah Bay College, University of sierra Leone.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

October 11th - October 31st

Training: International Trade in Food and Agricultural Products for Management Proffessionals of Developing Countries.

Sponsor: The Ministry of Commerce of The People’s Republic of China.

Organizer: China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries Cooperation Limited.

October 2018.

Training: Requirements for ISO 14001:2015

Sponsor: European Union

Organiser: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) & West Africa Quality Systems Programme (WAQSP)

November 2018

Training: Competence in Digital Water Quality Monitoring & Data Collection.

Sponsor: United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Organizer: Ministry of Water Resources of Sierra Leone

September 2005

Training: Laboratory Workshop

Sponsor: Heineken International.

Organizer: HeinekenTechnical Services, Netherlands & Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited.

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