Chemist
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Ronald Munhangu
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A hardworking Chemist with practical work experience in pharmaceutical and mineral processing industries. Good written and oral skills as well as computer literate. Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability. Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosity.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Physical Address: Unit 2 Soho on South, 41-43 South Road City: Cape Town.
Province: Western Cape Province. Country: South Africa.
Email Address: *********@*****.*** Phone Number: +277********
PERSONAL PROFILE
First Name: Ronald. Other Name: Tatenda. Surname: Munhangu.
Date of Birth: 21 January 1994. Gender: Male. Nationality: Zimbabwean.
Marital Status: Single. Religion: Christianity. Languages: English/Shona.
Passport: Yes. Drivers Licence: Yes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Central African Pharmaceuticals (CAPS) Private Limited.
Period: July 2020 – Current. Position: Laboratory Analyst.
Responsibilities:
Perform and carry out a variety of routine physiochemical and analytical techniques on pharmaceutical raw materials, products and packaging materials – all in compliance with GMP requirements and guidelines from the pharmacopoeias (BP, USP, JP, Ph-Eur).
Operation and maintenance of the following Analytical instruments: HPLC, GC, IR, TOC, KF, TLC, Analytical balance, pH/Conductivity meter, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer and Polarimeter.
Collaborate with other Laboratory personnel in the preparation and review of the required documentation in the laboratory, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory test methods and Analytical report sheets.
Conduct investigation on laboratory equipment failure, OOT and OOS and identify the root cause and compile report to the immediate supervisor.
Provide technical assistance with the preparation of validation protocols and supervise process validation sampling.
Participate in internal and cross-departmental Research and Development projects.
Assist in cGMP, SOP and job skill training of Quality Assurance personnel and other company personnel.
Review results of testing carried out by other Analysts and assist in maintaining the documentation systems of the laboratory to ensure that quality records are completed accurately.
Performing annual product quality review and preparing reports with recommendations.
Performing and maintaining good laboratory housekeeping, inventory and in-house stock control, reference standards, chemical reagents, and consumables.
Central African Pharmaceuticals (CAPS) Private Limited.
Period: September 2019 - June 2020. Position: Graduate Trainee Laboratory Analyst.
Responsibilities:
Provided day to day assistance to the Raw Materials and Planning team assuming the following responsibilities:
Reviewed Certificates of Analysis from external suppliers.
Performed sampling and inspection on incoming raw materials and packaging materials in compliance with approved SOPs and material specifications.
Completed daily calibration checks on balances and scales before use.
Assembled raw materials, packaging materials and consumables required by the Production team whilst conducting First Expiry First Out (FEFO) principles.
Performed raw material accounting and return unused raw material to storage.
Performed stock control on factory and non-factory stock ensuring that all departments are adequately stocked with the necessary equipment.
Participated effectively as part of the Production team assuming the following responsibilities:
Setting up and preparing processing equipment in full compliance with all standard procedures.
Completed all associated GMP documentation before and after batch production in full compliance with all relevant procedures and policies.
Completed cleaning operations on all processing equipment after production in full compliance with all relevant procedures.
Collected samples for the Laboratory department such as In-process product samples, Hold-time samples, Process validation samples, Stability samples and Finished pharmaceutical products.
Executed different aspects in tablet manufacturing including granulation, compression, coating and packaging.
Reviewed BMR documentation to ensure that they are signed off as appropriate.
Supervised good housekeeping in all manufacturing areas, ensuring that they are clean and disinfected appropriately.
Provided technical assistance to the Quality Control and Assurance team assuming the following responsibilities:
Assembled chemicals and consumables required by the Laboratory team.
Completed all associated GMP documentation, cleaning operations on all Laboratory equipment in full compliance with all procedures and protocols.
Worked under supervision by providing support to Analysts and performing some pharmaceutical testing including: Dissolutions, Assay and Impurities, enantiomers, Water content, Disintegrations, Hardness testing and Friability, Lacquer coating proof in compliance with relevant procedures and specifications.
Performed daily calibration and maintenance of analytical equipment.
Acted as Quality Assurance liaison officer in the Procurement, Sales and Marketing team assuming the following responsibilities:
Purchasing of all factory stock and non-factory stock used in the company as per request from the Planning department.
Assisted in reviewing and assessing competence and reliability of external partners.
Handled customer complaints related to product quality and transferring samples to the Laboratory department.
Performed quality oversight in ensuring qualified equipment and packaging is used for temperature-sensitive products and adherence to product storage conditions and special conditions.
ZIMASCO Sinosteel Private Limited – Kwekwe Division.
Period: September 2016 - July 2017. Position: Intern Chemist.
Responsibilities:
Worked as part of the Sampling department performing various sample collection and sample preparation techniques such as cone and quartering, crushing and pulverizing then transferring samples ready for analysis to the Laboratory department.
Performed daily operations of sample analysis of Ferrochrome Ores, Alloy and Slag.
Perform tests accurately and in a timely manner in compliance to standard operating and standard job procedures.
Prepare, standardize and monitor quality of standard solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory analyses.
Operated the following laboratory instruments under supervision: ICP–OES, pH/TDS meter, XRF, AAS, Carbon and Sulphur Analyser, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Auto-titrator.
Manage and perform calibration, maintenance and qualification of laboratory equipment including reporting of fault to the immediate supervisor.
Demonstrated strong understanding and knowledge of mining and mineral processing terminology as well as reporting writing capabilities.
Worked as part of the Production team providing knowledge and support on metallurgical accounting of raw materials, processed alloy and discharged slag in the production of Ferrochrome.
Provided technical assistance and knowledge in a variety of research projects which included: domestic water purification and softening processes, wastewater treatment and analysis, alloy-in-slag retreatment processes.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Institution: University of Zimbabwe (2013- 2018).
Programme: Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Chemistry.
Class: Upper second class Honours (2.1).
Dissertation: Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from wastewaters using carbonized and uncarbonized mushrooms chemically modified with Sodium Sulphite.
CERTIFICATES/AWARDS
International English language testing system (IELTS) certificate - score 7.5.
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Certificate.
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate- NQF level 7.
PROFESSIONAL BODY/SOCIETY
South African Chemical Institute (SACI) – Associate Member.
HOBBIES
Watch sports with work peers and friends as entertainment.
Playing chess.
REFERENCES
1.Mr P. Nyamangara.
Quality Assurance Manager.
CAPS Pharmaceuticals Private Limited.
Harare, Zimbabwe.
***********@****.**.**
2.Mr L Marondedze.
Quality Control Laboratory Manager.
CAPS Pharmaceuticals Private Limited.
Harare, Zimbabwe.
***********@****.**.**
3.Mr B. Gatsi
Laboratory Chemist.
ZIMASCO SINOSTEEL Private Limited.
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe.
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