Quality Control Entry Level

ATO KWAMINA ANAN MENSAH

Riders Street, Takoradi-Adientem, Western Region, Ghana.

Mobile Number: +233********* / +233********* E-mail: *******@*****.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ato-kwamina-anan-mensah

PERSONAL SUMMARY

I am a detail-oriented and analytical chemical professional with a strong passion for ensuring product excellence. With a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and working experience in the mining and geochemistry industry, I possess a solid foundation in chemical principles and quality control practices. My goal is to make meaningful contributions in the chemical industry as a quality control professional, and I am committed to achieving this goal.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Geochemistry Laboratory Assistant Oct 2021- present

SGS Geochemistry Minerals Laboratory, Takoradi, Ghana.

Crush, pulverize and sieve ore samples to ensure uniform particle size for accurate assay results.

Perform fire assay fusion and cupellation to extract and quantify gold in ore samples.

Utilize Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for precise gold determination and recovery calculations.

Conduct aqua regia digestion and cyanide leach tests to evaluate gold recovery.

Perform preg-robbing index tests to access gold losses due to carbonaceous materials.

Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory quality management system as required by ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and ensure adherence to laid down policies and procedures.

Conduct sample preparation quality control checks on pulverizes, timers, splitters and crushers.

Utilize titration to determine cyanide levels, lime concentration, and pH control process optimization.

Maintain strict contamination control and conduct moisture determination tests to improve data accuracy.

Assist in follow-up on implementation of corrective action for all nonconformities.

Conduct quality material testing on laboratory reagents and blanks for conformance.

Review bowl and puck records for sample preparers.

Environment department Intern Oct 2023- Nov 2023

Goldfields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa, Ghana.

Monitored blast and noise levels on site.

Developed a checklist for topsoil management with 100% effectiveness.

Tested for chemicals including nitrite, chlorine, and cyanide in water samples.

Conducted induction on emergency response and preparedness for employees.

Conducting laboratory tests for E-coli and coliform in water samples.

Performed instrument calibration (pH Meter, turbidimeter).

Clinical Laboratory Intern May 2021- July 2022

Sycamore Medical Centre, Takoradi, Ghana.

Collected and labeled blood samples from patients (phlebotomy)

Performed various analyses on collected samples (urine re, G6PD, WIDAL, microscopy, and Hb-electrophoresis)

Viewed slides under microscope (both wet and stained; dry)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Lead Investigator Nov 2023- Sep 2024

Project Title: Network Pharmacology based analysis on the mechanism of Azadirachta indica for Gastric ulcer Treatment.

Synopsis: To provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanism of Azadirachta Indica’s therapeutic effect for gastric ulcer treatment.

Conducted thorough literature search for bioactive compounds in neem from 30+ research papers.

Utilized the PubMed database and Swiss Target Prediction database for target gene identification.

Conducted molecular docking simulations using Chimera and Auto Dock Vina.

Performed multiple docking simulations using Ubuntu operating system and Perl script.

EDUCATION

B.Sc. Biochemistry, Jan 2021- Sep 2024

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

WASSCE, General Science 2017-2020

Mfantsipim Senior High School, Cape Coast, Ghana

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING

Class Representative Jan 2023- Dec 2024

Department of Biochemistry, University of Cape Coast

Responded to at least 90% of students’ enquiries and concerns within 24hours.

Achieved an average attendance rate of at least 70 students per event.

Disseminated important departmental information to students through social media or in-person announcements, ensuring a response rate of at least 80% within 24 hours.

Provided feedback to departmental faculties and staff of student concerns and suggestions, ensuring constructive communication.

CERTIFICATIONS

Quality Improvement and Management Systems, Board infinity on Coursera.

Chemicals and Health, John Hopkins University, on Coursera

Chemical Hazards: Toxicology and Reactivity University of California, Davis on Coursera.

Introduction to Process safety and Risk Analysis, University of California, Davis on Coursera

Mining Occupational Health and Safety, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa.

ISO 45001:2018 Principles of occupancy healthcare and management systems, Alison

SKILLS

Software: MS Office Suite, Google workspace, PubMed, Chimera, Biovia, Pymol.

Laboratory: PCR, Microscopy, Gel Electrophoresis, Phlebotomy, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, Instrument Calibration, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.

Languages: English (Native), Fante (Native).

REFERENCES

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