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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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GCINILE CHARITY MKHWANAZI

Umkomaas,Durban

Summary

Experienced Laboratory Analyst with a manufacturing background, skilled in using laboratory equipment and software. Proven track record of thriving in high-pressure settings, implementing safety measures, and promoting teamwork. Seeking a senior role to enhance efficiency and foster professional growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Analyst

Sappi
2020.01 - Current
  • Perform analysis according the procedures and tests method
  • Calibrate equipment
  • Collect and prepare samples for analysis b
  • Assisted in ordering laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory.
  • Clean and remove biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Executed all tasks that were assigned by the management and communicated all hazardous conditions to the Shift Quality Control

Bale Line Operator

Sappi
2017.01 - 2019.12

Assisted junior operators to enhance plant operation efficiency.

• Monitoring the movement of the Bale and Rolls in line, also reporting process deviations to Chargehand

• Operating the forklift to stack and/or destack the paper and the wire, when necessary, also substitute the wire from

the Binder or Unitizer, and assist on changing and charging of the brown paper.

• Assisting the operators with plant start-ups and shutdowns as well as with changing of felt and oversee the sheet

through the plant.

• Ensuring compliance with Bale number and eliminate mixture of batch numbers

Process Laboratory Trainee

Sappi
2015.01 - 2016.12

Jan 2015 – Dec2016

Collected samples from designated plant locations and performed analyses using Photometric tests.

using PHS and create trends.

• Calibrated laboratory instrument to ensure equipment’s efficiency prior analysis also operated basic laboratory

equipment and/or instrument

• Conducted laboratory analysis of various samples and operated plant within recommended plant parameters to en-

sure plant optimization.

• Collected report quality data and devised technical reports conscientiously.

  • Being involve in various project to optimise the quality and smoothing of the production

Inservice Trainee

Sappi
2013.01 - 2014.01
  • Conducted laboratory analysis of various samples to ensure plant optimisation, operating within recommended parameters.
  • Collected high-quality data and created detailed technical reports.
  • Collaborated with the process engineer on plant modifications, including pipe size changes, and analysed effluent quality.
  • Updated and improved plant Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

Education

National Diploma - Chemical Engineering

MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2014

Senior Certificate - undefined

MASIBUMBANE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2004

Skills

  • Laboratory Analysis
  • Laboratory Information System (LIMS)
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Sample preparation
  • Oral communication
  • Laboratory work supervision
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Sample preparation and analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • ISO17025
  • ISO9001
  • ISO14001
  • Troubleshooting
  • Research skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Word
  • Project Management
  • Quality control
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Data interpretation
  • NIR

Certification

17025 Quality Management

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Laboratory Analyst

Sappi
2020.01 - Current

Bale Line Operator

Sappi
2017.01 - 2019.12

Process Laboratory Trainee

Sappi
2015.01 - 2016.12

Inservice Trainee

Sappi
2013.01 - 2014.01

National Diploma - Chemical Engineering

MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Senior Certificate - undefined

MASIBUMBANE HIGH SCHOOL
GCINILE CHARITY MKHWANAZI