Thabe Gafane
Laboratory Scientific Technician
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic Scientific Technician with a proven track record at the Department Of Water And Sanitation, excelling in data analysis and laboratory techniques. Enhanced lab safety and efficiency through innovative protocol development and strict adherence to quality control. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and critical thinking, contributing to impactful research publications and successful project presentations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Scientific Technician
Department Of Water And Sanitation
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful experimentation.
- Contributed to high-quality research publications by providing accurate and well-organized data sets.
- Improved overall lab safety by implementing and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Presented research findings at conferences, facilitating knowledge sharing with professionals from diverse fields of expertise.
- Streamlined data collection processes for increased efficiency in scientific investigations.
- Assisted in the development of new scientific procedures, contributing to advancements in the field.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Participated in lab meetings.
- Analyzed samples using gas chromatography.
- Analyzed samples using the ICP instrument.
Education
Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Vaal University Of Technoogy
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Microscopy expertise
Sample preparation
Laboratory techniques
Chemical handling
Instrumentation operation
Scientific software usage
Chromatography proficiency
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Lab result interpretation
Decision-making
Data collection
Critical thinking
Active listening
Organizational skills
Quality control
Safety protocols
Troubleshooting
Data analysis
Professionalism
Report preparation
Scientific research
computer literacy
References
1. Phuti Moloto
Department Of Water And Sanitation(RQIS)
066583498
2. Francinah Ngwandula
Department Of Water And Sanitation(RQIS)
0665873496
Timeline
Scientific Technician
Department Of Water And Sanitation
12.2023 - Current
Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Vaal University Of Technoogy
04.2001 -
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