Nicodemus Mutua

  I am a diploma holder in Analytical chemistry from technical university of Mombasa. I have the hands-on experience of working with chemicals both organic and in-organic, knowledge on safety, health and quality management systems.

 2019 NOVEMBER- PRESENT : BASE TITANIUM LTD 

Designation: LAB ANALYST

Responsibilities:

- Taking personal responsibilities for safety.

- Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all activities.

- Ensuring all data from analysis is correctly captured in LIMS system.

- Monitoring consumable levels and report to supervisor.

- Inspecting equipment before use.

- Analyzing samples using analytical instrument.

- Receiving and sorting samples numerically.

- Self-improving and encouraging others to do likewise.

- Making commitments and delivering.

2013 SEPTEMBER –2019 NOVEMBER: SGS KENYA LTD

Designation: LAB ANALYST

Primary Responsibilities

- Receiving and sorting of samples numerically

- Analysis of samples by use XRF instrument

- Pulverizing and crushing of samples

- Determination of moisture, slimes content in samples

- Determine HMC in samples by means of density separation

- Determine particle size distribution

- Perform sample preparation using pressed powder pellet and fusion technique

-Verify analytical instruments

- Perform first line maintenance on equipment as required

- Perform calibration and maintenance of XRF,OX fusion

- Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and participating in

troubleshooting, investigation and problem solving to ensure compliance with

GMP, GLP, SOPs, ISO 17025

- Housekeeping practices within the department to ensure that the work areas and

surrounding environment is clean all times

- Understanding of the SLIMS system

2011 APRIL-SEPTEMBER 2013: MOMBASA CEMENT LTD 

Designation: Laboratory chemist/RO plant operator

Duties:

- Operating the reverse osmosis water plant to provide clean water for drinking,

- Full chemical analysis of water,

- Determining the chemical elements on clinker and slag as the quality control testing

frequencies established by the quality control manager: Example: daily test & weekly

test

- Conducting in-house water treatment and PH adjustment

- Performing chemical analysis on all material used for the cement production such as;

clinker, gypsum, coal, and others if necessary.

- Ensuring all working materials, equipment and solutions are available and in good

order,

- Competent with modern Laboratory instruments such as X-ray Florescence, Flame

photometer etc

- Preparation and standardization of laboratory solutions.

- Ensuring the standard of products as per company’s requirement

2008-2010: MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Grade: Pass

2004-2007: GIGIRI NZEENI LIONS BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grade: C.