Sikhumbuzo Cele
Lab Analyst
KwaDukuza,KZN
Summary
Science professional prepared for laboratory analysis roles. Proven experience in conducting detailed testing and contributing to research projects. Known for collaborative efforts and delivering reliable results under changing conditions. Proficient in analytical techniques and maintaining laboratory protocols.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory analyst
Main Lab
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for maintenance and calibration of the lab equipment.
- Ensured adequate supply of consumables and labware for smooth lab operation.
- Supervise the performance, training and development of new employee and trainee students.
- Monitor all the routine and non-routine activities within the lab identify troubleshot, rectify and provide the feed back to the quality mananger.
- Acquired knowledge in sampling and preparation of laboratory samples.
- Monitor all the routine and non-routine activities within the lab identify troubleshoot, rectify and provide the feedback to the quality manager.
- Conduct standby duties for the main laboratory
- Utilized AA, UV-VIS, and microscopy techniques for sample analysis.
- Supervisor the performance, training and development of new employee and trainee students.
- Provide refresher training for the utility operators.
- Implement corrective actions for all observation and non- conformance identified during the sappi 25 audit.
- Implement a corrective actions for all observation and non- conformance identified during the sappi 25 audit.
- Participate on proficiency testing scheme on a quarterly basis (Sappi inter lab testing)
- Ensure that all relevant data is processed in such a way that is accessible on the computer system.
- Conducted safety induction for new employees in the Main Laboratory.
- Responsible for the safety induction of new employees in Main Laboratory.
- Chair the risk assessment (RA) meeting for the new chemical to be brought on site for trial or process optimization.
- Responsible for updating the main lab SDS and performing the risk assessment for chemicals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - pulp & paper technology
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
Controling Hazard/ Dangerous Goods - Controlling Hazardous / Dangerous Goods
NOSA
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Chemical Technology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - chemistry
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -
Skills
SAP R3 (purchase requisition, notifications, reservations, service and acceptance)
Computer skills
Independence
Attention to details
Lab information system - LIS
Lab instruments
Awards
Best SHE representative award
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 1993-02-04
- Citizenship: South African
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Laboratory analyst
Main Lab
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - pulp & paper technology
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
Controling Hazard/ Dangerous Goods - Controlling Hazardous / Dangerous Goods
NOSA
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Chemical Technology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - chemistry
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -