TEBOGO PEEGA
Researcher
Johannesburg
Summary
Diligent and goal-orientated chemistry researcher with over four years of experience in inorganic synthesis and cell culture-based efficacy evaluation. Skilled in small-scale synthesis and chemical analysis using multiple characterization techniques. Seeking to secure a research and development role that will enable me to leverage my strong analytical and communication skills to drive successful product development, implement innovative solutions and ensure exceptional client service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Demonstrator & Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, School of Chemistry
2017.02 - 2023.05
- Demonstrate chemistry experiments to 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students
- Provide guidelines on writing scientific reports for each experiment conducted
- Grade scientific reports written by students
- Monitor students’ progress and provide feedback.
Academic Tutor
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, Academic Development Unit
2021.04 - 2022.12
- Provide of academic support to 2nd year students
- Prepare tutorial discussion material
- Lead topic discussion and assist with communication between students and lecturers.
Volunteer Facilitator and Trailblazer Support Team (TST) Assistant
Enke: Make Your Mark, NPO
Johannesburg
2017.12 - 2020.02
- Deliver the enke curriculum on self and contextual awareness to young scholars
- Provide support throughout their 7 – 9-month community action projects
- File and report on community action projects that have been initiated by trailblazers from different provinces across South Africa
- Conduct site visits
- Assist with organizing celebration events.
Education
Ph.D. -
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
2018.01 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science Honours -
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
2017.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Science -
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
2014.02 - 2016.12
Skills
Inorganic synthesis
Spectroscopy (NMR, IR, UV-vis), Chromatography (TLC,HPLC))
Mass Spectrometry, Elemental analysis, ICP-OES, Titrations
Fluorescence MicroscopyCell-culture (efficacy evaluation)Communication (oral and written)Scientific writing (reports, publications, lab procedures)Critical thinkingProblem-solvingFlexibleTeam-playerAdditional Information
- Outstanding Award for Research Project: Chemistry in Honours (2018)
- enke: Make Your Mark Facilitator/Igniter (2017)
- Golden Key International Honour Society Membership Award (2015)
- Promaths Certificate of Excellence in Mathematics & Physical Sciences (2014)
Timeline
Academic Tutor
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, Academic Development Unit
2021.04 - 2022.12
Ph.D. -
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
2018.01 - 2023.12
Volunteer Facilitator and Trailblazer Support Team (TST) Assistant
Enke: Make Your Mark, NPO
2017.12 - 2020.02
Laboratory Demonstrator & Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, School of Chemistry
2017.02 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science Honours -
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
2017.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Science -
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
2014.02 - 2016.12