Norma Nondumiso Koza
Administrator And Assistant Research
Port Elizabeth
Summary
To enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization which recognizes the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges.
Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Administrative and Research Assistant
Nelson Mandela University (DSI - Mandela Nano medicine Platform)
Port Elizabeth
01.2024 - Current
- Manage Research chair council calendar and schedule meetings
- Prepare and edit correspondence, documents, presentations and reports
- Organize and maintain research group's filing systems and digital resources
- Handle travel arrangements and expense reports for the research chair and team
- Provide other administrative support as required by the research chair and team
- Conduct literature reviews and data analysis relevant to research project
- Assist with research project design implementation and data collection
- Prepare in research meeting and discussions, contributing meaningfully
- Manage Research equipment and supplies, ensuring proper usage and maintenance
Research Assistant
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Develop lab and pilot-scale formulations and analytical methods to fish feed other formulations
- Prepare research proposals including analytical, technical and financial data for developing and testing new or improved product
- Determination of the stability of typical plant oil used in aquafeeds before and after addition of extracts using peroxide value testing
- Perform, track and monitor stability testing as required
Laboratory Assistant
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Assist A3 advanced BSc chemistry students with organic chemistry practicals to identify the organic compounds in natural products using the following instruments:
- NNMR - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- TLC - Thin Layer Chromatography
- HPTLC - High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography
Laboratory Practical Demonstrator
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Assist students at Nelson Mandela University for physical and organic chemistry practicals
- Acting as a head laboratory practical coordinator of the inservice trainee students
- Ensuring that marking and setting of memorandums for all practicals was done timeously
- Verify and collate organic practical marks from the inservice trainees on excel before submitting them to the lecturer for traceability
- Assist in marking of organic chemistry practicals
- Calculating of students percentage and class average mark
Quality Control Supervisor
Axalta Plascon
Port Elizabeth
06.2010 - 02.2021
- Manage the quality control lab
- Maintain technical liaison with Lab Managers with regarding problematic test results and findings
- Supervise a team of technicians and laboratory trainees
- Complete technical reports for external use
- Developed and initiated standards and methods to fully inspect, test and evaluate materials and completed work in automotive industry settings.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with supervisors from departments such as R$D and Refinish Lab to coordinate effective solutions to systemic problems, resulting in direct reductions in error and rework rates.
Research and Development Paint Chemist
Free World Automotive Coatings
Port Elizabeth
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Testing and assessing of production batches
- Compile an internal technical report and customer complaint report
- Investigate customer complaints
- Involved in development of OEM colours
- Colour match/tint and evaluate a solid, metallic and pearlescent colour
Refinish Paint Chemist
Free World Automotive Coatings
Port Elizabeth
06.2005 - 09.2009
- Involved in Value engineering process
- Involved in development of Refinish new paint formulation
- Optimization of existing, problematic paint formulations
- Understanding of chemical composition and properties of raw material and their function on paint
- Compile monthly reports
- Assist with developing reports and documents detailing test, project and overall results
Refinish Laboratory Technician
Free World Automotive Coatings
Port Elizabeth
11.2002 - 05.2005
- Maintain environmental management system conforming to the requirements of ISO 14001
- To foresee smooth running of the department
- Core player in decision making
- Complied with the international standards for quality management system in our organization (TS 16949/ISO 9001)
- Identify and resolve problems from re-occuring by setting corrective and preventive actions
Education
Grade 12 -
B - Tech - Quality Assurance
06.2005 - 09.2009
Skills
Team management
Collaboration
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Safety Management
Team Building
Dedication
Determination
Commitment
Loyalty
Honesty
Punctuality
Achievementsandawards
- Intermediate Leadership Program at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Business School, 01/01/05
- Inservice training as a Research Technician at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 01/01/20, 12/31/21
- Inservice Training at Free World Automotive Coatings, 01/01/02, 10/31/02
- Completion of the 'Introduction of Cell Culture Training' by Separation, 02/01/24
- Completion of the '2D to 3D Cell Culture Training by Separation', 03/01/24
- Acting Organic Chemistry tutor to first year Organic Chemistry students, 10/01/22, 11/30/22
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/22/79
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
Attributes
- Dedication
- Determination
- Commitment
- Loyalty
- Honesty
- Punctuality
Timeline
Administrative and Research Assistant - Nelson Mandela University (DSI - Mandela Nano medicine Platform)
01.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
10.2023 - 10.2023
Laboratory Practical Demonstrator - Nelson Mandela University
06.2022 - 11.2022
Research Assistant - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
03.2021 - 01.2024
Quality Control Supervisor - Axalta Plascon
06.2010 - 02.2021
Research and Development Paint Chemist - Free World Automotive Coatings
10.2009 - 05.2010
Refinish Paint Chemist - Free World Automotive Coatings
06.2005 - 09.2009
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - B - Tech, Quality Assurance
06.2005 - 09.2009
Refinish Laboratory Technician - Free World Automotive Coatings
11.2002 - 05.2005
Gcinubuzwe Combined School - Grade 12,