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Serisha Kishoon Pershad

Serisha Kishoon Pershad

Analytical Chemist
Umhlanga

Summary

An enthusiastic, professional, self-motivated, multi skilled individual that strives to give off the best, always. Dedicated and detail-oriented analytical chemist with a solid academic background and extensive experience in chemical analysis. Proficient in a wide range of analytical techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Skilled in method development, validation, and optimization to ensure accurate and reliable results. Adept at troubleshooting instrumentation issues and implementing quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of analytical precision. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Passionate about scientific inquiry and committed to contributing to advancements in the field of analytical chemistry. I execute all duties assigned to me in an efficient and professional manner, independently and in a team. I have worked at Sappi specialised Cellulose: Technical C.O.E for almost 3 years as a Technologist in training and thereafter a Senior Research Analyst and gained valuable experience in R&D method development and aspects of lab management with a further 4 years of experience in that position. I look forward to gaining more experience and broadening my knowledge in the future.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Promoter & Brand Ambassador

Point Blank Promotions
  • Brand and product promotions.

Senior Research Analyst

Sappi Saiccor
3 2018 - 10.2023
  • Ensure timeous delivery of accurate and reliable experimental results in line with laboratory work schedule
  • Team Leader roll - Managing team performance
  • Ensuring adherence to ISO test protocol
  • Reports and resolves any conflicts or shortcomings within the team
  • Ensures that all project hours are logged
  • Creates log sheets
  • Manages and analyses results obtained
  • Assist with performing calibration validations of analytical instruments and viscometers when required and record data
  • Analyses, interpretation and compilation of test results
  • Preparing routine chemicals when required according to the schedule provided in compliance with the chemical preparation system
  • Maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Chemical inventory and consumables
  • Laboratory maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities
  • Reporting hazards, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions to the Team Leader, Technologist or Safety Representative
  • Being familiar with MSDS's and chemical hazards for the chemicals he/she is working with.

Technologist in Training

Sappi Saiccor
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Method development
  • Project management- Managing teams on projects, creating schedules and assigning and overseeing of work among analytical team
  • Analysing results and reporting to management sponsor
  • Managing chemical inventory and consumables
  • Daily laboratory tests
  • E.g
  • Viscosities, Moisture analysis, etc
  • Including speciality testing
  • Research and Development
  • Preparation and standardization of chemicals
  • Analyses, interpretation, and compilation of test results
  • Writing technical reports for documentation of experimental results
  • Maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization of laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Laboratory maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities
  • Troubleshooting and optimization of laboratory equipment and methods
  • Test set up and implementation.

Education

Stanmore Secondary

National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry - Chemistry

Durban University of Technology
Durban
04.2001 -

Skills

Contactnumbers

0788250570, Serishakp@gmail.com

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9511060210082
  • Date of Birth: 06/11/95
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

Health

Excellent

Driverlicense

Yes

Certification

Chemical compliance training

Timeline

Sappi 25 Accreditation

12-2022

Hazardous substance training

01-2020

Chemical compliance training

01-2019

Laboratory Safety training

01-2019

Spill Kit training

01-2019

Fire prevention training

01-2019

Technologist in Training

Sappi Saiccor
03.2017 - 02.2018

National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry - Chemistry

Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -

Promoter & Brand Ambassador

Point Blank Promotions

Senior Research Analyst

Sappi Saiccor
3 2018 - 10.2023

Stanmore Secondary
Serisha Kishoon PershadAnalytical Chemist