CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
TAKUNDA SIMON PAPAYA
CONTACT DETAILS
Email address : *************@*****.***
Phone number : +263-********* / 714062176
Physical address : 13111/1 Ext Mbizo, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
PERSONAL DETAILS
National I.D number : 58-287842 Z 75
Date of birth : 28 June 1995
Nationality : Zimbabwean
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Single
Religion : Christian
Languages : English and Shona
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position to make use of my abilities, skills and knowledge in an industry that offers a competitive environment, while gaining exposure to upcoming technologies. I also aim to leave a long-lasting impression in the field of biosciences and biotechnology, by implementing expertise in carrying out innovative projects for more accurate and faster techniques, thereby increasing the reputation and productivity of the organization.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
9 O level passes including Mathematics and English- Mathematics (C), English (B), Biology (B), Geography (B), Shona (B), Woodwork (A), History(A), Chemistry (C) and Integrated science (B)
(Loreto High School)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
INSTITUTION: MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
PERIOD: 2017- 2021
PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE IN APPLIED
BIOSCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
DEGREE CLASS: 2.1 (UPPER SECOND DIVISION)
ACADEMIC PROJECT DETAILS
INSTITUTION: MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
FINAL YEAR: 2017- 2021
PROJECT TITLE: ASSESSING BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION OF LIPPIA JAVANICA STORED IN HOUSEHOLDS AND THE EFFECTS OF BOILING ON BACTERIAL COMPOSITION, SENGA AREA, GWERU
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
INSTITUTION: KWEKWE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
PERIOD: 2015 - 2016
PROGRAMME: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
QUALIFICATION: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Working Experience
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT WORKING EXPERIENCE
COMPANY NAME: KWEKWE DISTRICT HOSPITAL
TRAINING PERIOD: JANUARY 2016 – DECEMBER 2016
POSITION: ATTACHEE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Gained knowledge:
Laboratory analyses, use of Gene expert machine for MTB detection, General maintenance of the Medical Laboratory, Interpretation of results, Blood grouping, Microscopy, Ordering and counting of stock.
COMPANY NAME: BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
TRAINING PERIOD: JANUARY 2020 – DECEMBER 2020
POSITION: ATTACHEE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Gained knowledge:
Laboratory analyses, Interpretation of Data, General maintenance of the Laboratory,, Ordering and counting of stock, Laboratory techniques and safety.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Understanding of SPSS software.
Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Excel.
INSTRUMENTATION HANDLED
UV spectrophotometers, Centrifuges, Autoclaves, Microscopes, Incubators, Gene expert Machine, Total blood count analyzer
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Playing tennis
Reading novels, educational articles and journals
Personal attributes
Good interpersonal communication skills
Hardworking
Able to work without constant supervision
Able to work under pressure
Dedicated team player with excellent team spirit
Easily adapts to new situations
Referees
Dr T. Muteveri
Lecturer (Chairperson)
Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology
MSU Gweru Main Campus
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Mr G. Dowo
Lecturer
Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology
MSU Gweru Main Campus
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