Quality Assistant

EMMANUEL .I. CHIEDU

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Tel: +234.803-***-****, E-mail:**************@*****.**.**

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strongly dedicated, passionate and resourceful Quality Assurance Expert and Research Scientist with an excellent record of success in Quality Control, Research Methodology and Instrumental Analysis. I desire to develop my career further in Analytical/ Environmental Chemistry where my zeal for nation building is put into action through Environmental sustainability and renewable energy application.

This would enable me fully deploy and enhance the skills I have gained over the years.

SPECIALTIES

Quality control/Quality Assurance

Instrumental Analysis

Sampling Method

Air quality

Water Analysis

Heavy Metal Determination

Sample Product Characterization

INDUSTRY FOOTPRINTS

Academia, Oil and Gas, Brewery, Health, Manufacturing, Food Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics.

EDUCATION

2020 University of Benin, Benin City PhD. Analytical Chemistry (in view)

2017 University of Benin, Benin City MPhil. Analytical / Environmental Chemistry

2012 University of Lagos, Lagos. M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry

2005 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. B.Sc. Pure and Industrial Chemistry

1998 Saint Patrick’s College, Asaba. WASSCE

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Quality Assurance Expert/ Research Scientist September 2009-till date

Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO)

Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi is a parastatal under Federal Ministry of Science and Technology mandated to assist in accelerating the industrialization of the Nigerian economy through finding utilization for the country’s raw materials and upgrading indigenous production technologies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality Control/Quality Assurance Expert

Application of Instrumental method of analysis (GC-MS, AAS, HPLC) to investigate analytes in samples

Determining, negotiating and agreeing on in-house quality procedures, standards and specifications.

Assessing customers’ requirements and ensuring that these are met.

Setting customers service standards and specifying quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.

Investigating and setting standards for quality which involves health and safety and ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with standards at both national and international level.

Working with operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems and procedures.

Writing management and technical reports and customers’ charters.

Determining training needs and acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality.

Directing objectives to maximize profitability and also recording, analyzing and distributing statistical information.

Monitoring performance and supervising technical or laboratory staff.

Research Scientist

Inspecting authoritative publications to discern understudied topics.

Crafting and proposing novel, scientifically rigorous research ideas.

Co-steering joint research undertakings.

Spearheading data collection and concomitant interpretation.

Promoting beneficence and minimizing risks.

Conducting in-house research presentations.

Publishing research findings in pertinent highly-regarded academic journals.

Securing sufficient funding to supplement extant finances.

Teaching Assistant, January 2011 to March 2012

Department of Chemistry, University of Lagos, Lagos State.

Specific responsibilities:

Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.

Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.

Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.

Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.

Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.

Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.

Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.

National Youth Service Corps February 2006 to January 2007

Class Teacher

St. Benedict’s School Minna Catholic Diocese, Niger State

Specific responsibilities:

Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.

Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.

Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)

Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback.

Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings.

Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events.

Industrial Attachment (Productions Department) July 2004 – December 2004

Guinness Nigeria Plc. Ogba Brewery Ikeja, Lagos State

Specific responsibilities:

Weighing and mixing of ingredients for beer.

Keeping records of various ingredients for beer.

Monitoring the temperature and quality of the beer being made.

Washing and cleaning brewing containers and work areas.

Sterilizing equipment used in the research and development laboratory.

COURSES/TRAINING WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Update and Advanced Topics for Accreditation Assessors and Laboratory Quality Managers. Sponsored by World Bank group, April 2019.

ISO 17025: 2005 and ISO19011: 2011 Accreditation Assessors. Sponsored by European Union, Nov. 2016.

Understanding and implementing ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 in the Laboratory. Sponsored by European Union, September 2016.

Quality management systems for Laboratories-Complying with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 15189. Sponsored by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), June 2015.

Optimizing Laboratory Equipment performance and life span. Sponsored by Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), April 2014.

Chemistry and Global Sustainable Economic Development: Challenges and Opportunities for the Developing Nations. Organized by Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), September 2013.

Recent trends in project management; Research budgeting, statistical software and documentation. Sponsored by Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), April 2011.

Basic public service rules, office routine/ procedure and financial regulations. Sponsored by Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), February 2010.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strategy, innovation and decision-making skills.

Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent critical thinking skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong team working skills, with an ability to motivate others and to lead/ manage teams and projects.

Willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions with minimal supervision.

Analytical- high level of attention to details.

Understanding of and ability to work with high-level computer technology.

PUBLICATIONS

Okerulu I.O., Obumselu F.O., Chiedu I.E and Ogbuagwu C.N. ( 2011).

Preliminary phytochemical analysis of the chromatographic fractions of the ethanol leaf and bark extracts of Artocarpus heterophillus ( Jack fruit ) Journal of Science and Engineering Technology.18(1).9791-9797.

Oyeyiola A.O., Chiedu I.E., Adetunde O.T and Olayinka K.O. (2012). Availability of some potentially toxic metals (PTMs) in children’s toys, human guts. Proceedings of University of Lagos conference 2012 vol. 3.

Ajayi, O. I., Ehiwuogu-Onyibe1, J., Oluwole, O. B., Jegede, A. A., Salami, T. A.1, Asieba, G.O., Chiedu, I.E., Suberu, Y. L., Aba, E. M., Dike, E. N.1, Ajuebor F. N. and Elemo, G. N. (2016) Production of fermented sweet potato flour using indigenous starter cultures. African Journal of Microbiology Research. 10(41):1746-1758.

Okuo J.M., Chiedu I.E., Anegbe B., Oyibo F.O and Ojo W. (2017). Elemental characterization and source identification of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in an industrial area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Physical science international journal. 16(2):1-11; Article No:PSIJ.36683S

Oyeyiola A.O., Akinyemi M.I., Chiedu I.E., Fatunsin O.T and Olayinka K.O. (2017). Statistical analysis and risk assessment of potentially toxic metals in children’s toys. Journal of Talibah University for Science. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtusci.2017.02.005.

Okuo J.M., Lambert A., Anegbe B and Chiedu I.E. (2018). Levels of Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs) Along Motor Ways in Benin City, Edo State. Nigerian Journal Of Applied Science (36):91-99.

Okuo J.M., Oyibo F.O., Anegbe B., Chiedu I.E., Adeniyi O and Ojo W. (2018). Quantification of Total Suspended Particles (TSP) and its Elemental Content in Different Micro Environment of a Residential Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Physical science international journal. 19(1):1-18; Article No:PSIJ.43109.

Ogbeifun, D. E., Archibong, U. D., Chiedu, I. E and Ikpe, E. E. (2019). Assessment of the Water Quality of Boreholes in Selected Areas in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Chemical Science International Journal. 28(2): 1-13, 2019; Article no.CSIJ.51435.

Chiedu, I. E., Oyibo, O. F., Anuge, O. B and Akanji, A. A. (2019). Source Identification and Heavy Metal Analysis of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in an Industrialized Urban Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 6(3): 2380-2391.

Okuo, J.M., Chiedu, I.E, Anegbe, B and Oyibo, O.F. (2019). Synthesis and Characterization of N-Benzylidene Aniline Ligand for Spectrophotometric Determination of Nickel. Chemistry and Materials Research. 11(10): 25-40.

Okuo, J.M., Oyibo, F.O., Anegbe, B., Chiedu, I.E and Ugbune, U. (2019). Chemical Composition and Source Identification of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in two Contrastive Areas of Lagos Megacity, Southern Nigeria. Journal of Natural Sciences Research. 9(24): 13-20.

Oyibo, F.O., Chiedu, I. E., Obasuyi A. C., Edomwonyi O. L., Akanji, A. A. (2020). The Distribution and Sources of Heavy Metals in Fine Particulate Matter in an Indoor Micro Environment of a Residential Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemical Science. 7 (4): 1-7.

Archibong, U. D., Ojeagah, K., Ukuegboho, M. C., Chiedu, I. E and Obasuyi E. I. (2020). Preliminary Studies of Ca-Al-Layered Double Hydroxide (Ldh) and its Effect on the Compressive Strength in Concrete. Journal of Scientific Research & Report. 26(6): 131-151.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), Europe.

Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN).

Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN).

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INTERESTS

Reading, Travelling and Cooking.

References will be provided upon request.

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