PARDON MAZANHI
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Mamvura Primary School 9150
Masvingo
Midlands State University
Applied Biosciences and
Biotechnology Honours Degree
2.1
02/2016-11/2017
Batanai(ZISCO) High School
Advanced Level
A'level passes in Mathematics, Biology and
Geography
01/2012-11/2015
Mapanzure Government
High school
Ordinary Level
8 O'Level passes including Maths, Science
and English
Microsoft
package
Statistical
Package
for the
Social
Sciences(SPSS)
Quality
Management
System(QMS)
Instrumentation
like
Spectrophotometer,
centrifuge
Different
analytical
techniques
like
electrolyte
analyzer,
Gel
electrophoresis
and DNA
isolation
Strong
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A self-driven biotechnology graduate with a track record of success who possesses excellent research skills, thorough understanding of all standards and laws, and demonstrated success in a high-pressure laboratory setting. Able to give services that are solutions-oriented by fusing practical experience, theoretical training, and current academic knowledge. I'm looking forward to using practical experience to learn about new trends and techniques in the industry. Quickly picking up new research methodologies and knowledgeable about
software applications. Motivated person with a good work ethic and the capacity to work well both individually and in a team. Keeps up-to-date on industry changes, focusing on accuracy and upholding a clean and
organized work environment.
CHEMICAL MERCHANTS Delta Beverages Rusape Brewery
Laboratory Technician Full-time/ On-site
09/2023-Now
Responsibilities:
-Analysing boiler, cooling tower and effluent water samples
-Analysis of beer from fermenters
-Calibration of laboratory equipment
-Performing in process quality control and final inspection of beer before dispatch
-Shelflife determination of developed beer
-Sampling of raw materials for example maize and coal
-Carrying package integrity on beer packaging
-Good housekeeping in the laboratory
-Housekeeping survey and market survey on product quality.
-Compiling sectional reports.
-Analysing products in the warehouse to ensure only good quality products are kept.
-Working knowledge of SHEQ.
-Monitoring key processes indicators (KPIs).
-Analysing and communicating production results.
-Following standard operational procedures (SOPs)
-Managed detailed production processes and equipment, maintained records tracking production processes.
-Conduct CIP and sterilization of brewing lines and vessels.
-Monitoring levels of brewing raw materials which covers duration of 30days.
-Support company vision, mission and values.
-Knowledge in implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality management systems.
H dli f f i t i l d
EDUCATION
SKILLS
SUMMARY
WORK EXPERIENCE
communication
skills
English
Shona
Ndebele
Mr Elton K Terera
Laboratory Technician
Kei Laboratories
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Ms Pamela N Mapanga
Laboratory Manager
Mutambara Mission Hospital
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Dr Ruvimbo Jessy
Mapaya
Chairperson
Midlands State University
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Langton Chawadya
Production Supervisor
Delta Beverages Rusape Brewery
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-Handling of non-conforming materials as per procedure. Mutambara Laboratory Assistant Mission Hospital Part-time/ Manicaland On-site 09/2021-11/2021
Responsibilities:
-Performing microscopy, culture and sensitivity on urine samples
-Analysis of sensitivity results so as to check for antibiotic. resistance level of each drug
-Capturing of results in the laboratory electronic database
-Filing of sample transmittal forms and writing standard operational procedures.
Kei Laboratories Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Laboratory Technician Internship/ On-site
06/2020-07/2021
Responsibilities:
-Biological specimen management on preanalytical, analytical and
post analytical phases.
-Communication with clinics on any updates, results dispatch and
follow ups on policy implementation.
-Results interpretation, verification, validation, recording and dispatch within agreed turnaround times.
-Timely requesting of equipment servicing and breakdown reporting.
-Diagnosis of pathogens from various specimens:
Urine(m/c/s),
stool(m/c/s), sputum (m/c/s), urethral swabs, vaginal swabs, skin
scrapping, pus swabs.
-Performing phlebotomy on HIV infected patients for CD4s using
Pima and HIV screening using PCR or Elisa cassettes, viral loads
using Gene Xpert.
-COVID-19 sample collection and testing using PCR.
-Equipment quality control and calibration.
-Attending to on-call duties.
Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology 12/2022
Honours degree in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology with a class 2.1.
ACHIEVEMENTS
-Thesis on Antimicrobial activity of bacterial endophytes isolated from Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen(Violet Tree) bark against drug resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
-Participated in writing of the current Quality Manual and Standard Operational Procedures
used at KEI Laboratories.
-Participated in implementation of COVID-19 Quality LANGUAGES
REFERENCE
HONOURS & AWARDS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Management System towards accreditation of the Laboratory.
-Laboratory scale production of yoghurt at Midlands State University.
-Public education on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) .