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ZUSAKHE SOMANA

ZUSAKHE SOMANA

Laboratory Chemist
Cape Town

Summary

Knowledgeable Lab Chemist with over three years working in lab environments as part of dynamic testing and quality assurance team. Highly skilled in data collection, product testing and research and development of products. Holds Btech in Quality and National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lab Chemist

PFNonwovens RSA
Cape Town
08.2019 - Current
  • Testing final product
  • Analyse and report special samples requested by the customers
  • Evaluates the quality of results obtained prior to reporting and to take relevant actions on deviations
  • Calibrates and verifies accuracy of all relevant equipment prior to commencement of shift
  • Comply with all ISO methods for the test performed
  • Entering data for tests in the quality reports and programs
  • Check stock level for all solutions/consumables and report to the Shift Supervisor
  • Report problems with samples or results to Shift Supervisor
  • Hand over analytical testing that is in progress to next Chemist
  • Accountable for the correct use of PPE, housekeeping and general safety applicable to tests performed.
  • Implementing QMS (Quality Management System) in the laboratory.

Lab analyst

Integral laboratories
Cape Town
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for compliance and maintaining GLP guidelines in the QC Laboratory
  • Work in accordance of laboratory quality system ( ISO17025)
  • Sample test, and inspect water in terms of quality
  • Standardize and prep chemical solutions
  • Perform and record tests as per product specifications and QC laboratory procedures using HPLC, Gallery, GC and…etc
  • Identifying and reporting of non-conforming results as per the OOS (Out of Specification) procedure
  • Ensure retention samples are taken and stored correctly

Laboratory Analyst

Drakenstein Waste Water Treatment Works Laboratory
Cape Town
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Collecting water samples for analysis using different sampling devices and microbiology analysis.
  • Perform analytical tests in the laboratory e.g (COD’s NH4+, PO4-,NO3-, etc.).
  • Operate resources associated with the wastewater treatment process.

Inservice Trainee

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Chemistry laboratories
Cape Town
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Assisting students with their practical experiments.
  • Preparing samples and reagents.
  • Maintaining and calibrating equipment.
  • Preparation and demonstration of practical classes.
  • Purchasing of equipment, classroom and stock control.
  • Health and safety

Education

Btech - Quality

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2013 - 04.2014

National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2009 - 04.2012

Matric -

Langa High School
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Knowledge of microorganisms, microbiological tests and resultsundefined

Software

Laboratory information management system

Quality window

Certification

Driver's License

Work Availability

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Quote

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Tony Robbins

Timeline

Lab Chemist

PFNonwovens RSA
08.2019 - Current

Lab analyst

Integral laboratories
04.2017 - 03.2018

Laboratory Analyst

Drakenstein Waste Water Treatment Works Laboratory
02.2016 - 01.2017

Btech - Quality

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2013 - 04.2014

Inservice Trainee

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Chemistry laboratories
01.2012 - 12.2012

National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2009 - 04.2012

Matric -

Langa High School
04.2001 -
ZUSAKHE SOMANALaboratory Chemist