Laboratory Technician Solar

KINGSFORD DJAN

P.O. Box **, Bibiani Western North, Ghana

Mobile : +233-********* Email : *****************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Exceptionally talented Educator with over 5 years of experience. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem- solving skills. Demonstrated ability to deliver one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.

Driven Tutor successful at raising student grades in all subjects. Adaptable resourceful and hardworking professional with excellent time management and communication skills.

Diligent Researcher with extensive laboratory experience, meticulously investigating diverse avenues to achieve desired outcomes. Self-motivated in all areas of research and analysis.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

MPhil Forensic Science graduate from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana with specialization in Forensic Chemistry, Toxicology and Pharmacology.

BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology graduate from University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Experience in microbial or microbiology research through BSc Dissertation project

Proficient in laboratory instrumentation and quality assessment EDUCATION

06/2019 Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science, Kwame University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Key subjects: Principles of forensic science, introduction to criminology, Crime scene investigation, introduction to digital forensics, instrumental methods of analysis, forensic chemistry, forensic pharmacology and toxicology, forensic investigation, legal methodology, cybercrime and digital terrorism, statistics and research methodology, firearms and explosives, forensic toxicology, Advanced forensic chemistry, seminar I and II.

Dissertation: Quality of Antimalarial drugs in selected border towns in Ghana.

05/2013 Bachelor of science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.

Key subjects: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, introduction to medical Biotechnology, Socio-economic concerns of Biosafety, Molecular Marker Techniques in Animal and Plant Improvement, Food and Environmental Biosafety, microbiology and tissue culture techniques, cell biochemistry, recombinant DNA and GM Technology, Molecular Genetics, Biostatistics, Research methods in Biology, Microbial Genetics, General virology, introduction to biotechnology and Biosafety, biochemistry of macromolecules, fundamentals of microbiology, introduction to molecular Genetics, plant physiological Ecology, Basic computing for Biologist, Introduction to Biodiversity, systematic and taxonomy, mammalian anatomy and physiology, organic and inorganic chemistry I and II, data collection and analysis, main group chemistry, cryptogams, cells and tissue organisation.

Dissertation: Effect of solar radiation on germination of spores and development in Neurospora crassa.

08/2012 Advanced Business Training certificate, Business training college, Manchester, England.

Key subjects: writing style and techniques I and II, how to write effective Letters, writing sales letters and direct mail, writing notices and memos (Reporting writing, presenting visual information), Curriculum vitae, Testimonials and references

(writing newsletters, articles and press releases, Writing a Business plan)

06/2007 West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE), General Science, Bibiani Senior High Technical School, Bibiani, Ghana. Key subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics, English language, social studies, integrated science, core mathematics. WORK HISTORY

09/2016 - Current Chemistry and Biology tutor, Ghana Education Service

(Ofoase Senior High Technical School, Ofoase).

Evaluated and documented student progress and behaviour, recommending tactics to improve tutoring effectiveness.

Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, reading understanding and fluency skills.

Identified students with math anxiety disorders and other learning Challenges and referred to appropriate professionals for further help.

Laboratory instructor or technician for both Chemistry and Biology 12/2019 – 03/2020 Laboratory Technician (Material Department Specifically- Durability Section), Geoscience Testing Laboratory, Deira - Dubai.

Worked closely with Hardened Concrete, Fresh Concrete, Cementitious products, Grouts Admixture, Concrete Products, site sampling and testing of concrete to establish and deliver to society/contractor’s needs. I gained experienced in determining Water Absorption (WA), Water Permeability (WP), Rapid Chloride Penetration (RCP) and Initial Surface Absorption Test (ISAT) 01/2019-03/2019 Research Intern, Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) - Accra

Conducted comprehensive qualitative test (heavy metal test), Extractions and spotting, Blood/urine alcohol test. Metallic contaminant, pesticide and forensic toxicology tests and finally cleaning and the use of instrumentation. I gained experienced in researching, processing findings with precision for analysis and evaluation. 10/2014-09/2015 Microbiological Laboratory Technician, Christina Adcock and Sons Christian Hospital, Ateiku – Tarkwa

Carried out day-day-day haematology test, bacteriology test, parasitology test and chemical pathology test duties accurately and efficiently.

Analysed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.

Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.

10/2014-09/2015 Physics and chemistry tutor, Church of Christ Senior High School, Ateiku - Tarkwa

Provided early intervention assistance to struggling to students’ not yet considered behind

Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.

Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.

A tutor (Physics and Chemistry) and laboratory instructor or technician for both Chemistry and Physics.

09/2013-10/2014 Teaching Assistant, Presbyterian University College of Ghana, Asante Akim North, Agogo

Supported the physician and nursing students with laboratory works and presentations for continued smooth running of classroom activity.

Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.

Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

Organized and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks, and classroom suppliers.

Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts

Worked closely with students during practical sections in the hospital laboratory and assist students in clinical microbiology and biochemistry. 05/2010-08/2011 Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Assistant, Noble Gold Bibiani Limited.

Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.

Researched and updated all required materials needed for him and partners.

Worked closely on physical and chemical testing such as pH, free chlorine, colour, alkalinity, fluoride, sulphate, nitrate, turbidity, total dissolved solids, phenolic compounds and so on. Experienced in conducting and training on safety, health and environment for new workers and inspections of general protective equipment worn or given to the workers when working at the workplace ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Certificate for participating in the Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP) Science and Mathematics Training Workshop on September 13th,2020.

Advanced Business Training by Business training college, UK. Certificate earned on August 29, 2012.

HIV/AIDS training held by Ghana Education Service. Certificate earned on April 20, 2008.

Certificate of Participation in a seminar titled the Climate Change and Food Security in Ghana the Role of Micro-Finance.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

2018 – present member (Online Chemistry and Biology tutor) at Preply.com as well as tutor Ninjas

2018 - present member, Forensic Science Society of Ghana (FSSG)

2016 - present member, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)

2010 - present member, Ghana Science Association (GSA) AWARDS

Best football player from Church of Christ Students Ghana annual congress held in UCC, 2013.

Third prize from Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, UCC quiz competition, 2013.

AWAITING PUBLICATION FROM JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Quality of Antimalarial drugs in selected border towns in Ghana.

Effect of solar radiation on germination of spores and development in Neurospora crassa.

SKILLS

Basic chemistry and physics

On-demand tutoring

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Laboratory skills: Competent in the use of analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, NMR, UV/VIS, Capillary

Electrophoresis, Microscopy.

Computing skills: IBM SPSS Statistics, NanoDrop 1000 V3.8.1, Stratagene MxPro, GeneMapper, Microsoft Office

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Picture Manager, Publisher, Outlook).

REFERENCES

Dr. Caleb Kessie Firempong, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Tel: 020*******, 055*******, Email: ********@*****.***

DSP Alexander Badu-Boateng, Forensic Science Laboratory, CID Headquarters, Accra. Tel:

+233********* Email: ******@*****.***

Felix Koranteng Dakwa (Headmaster), Ofoase Senior High Technical School, Tel;

+233********* Email: ***********@*****.***

Mr. Joseph Kweku Anochie (Headmaster), Kofi Agyei Senior High School, Tel: 024******* Email: ***************@*****.***

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