DIANA AKINYI
QC/QA/ANALYST
Nairobi,30
Summary
Resourceful Quality Control Chemist with 2 years of expertise in performing lab tests to maintain established quality standards. Accomplished in following safety measures while conducting tests and providing detailed reports based on findings. Highly adept in communicating quality issues and offering corrective actions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Quality Control Chemist
Botanical Extracts Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct rigorous testing on products before dispatch to ensure compliance with quality standards and reducing defects
- Establish and implement quality control procedures and processes to improve efficiency in quality checks
- Perform quality audits and inspections on products and raw materials
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive measures to address non-conformances
- Carefully handled lab samples and disposed of waste by adhering to safety protocols.
- Generated technical reports and other documentation to record analytical test results and conclusions.
- Troubleshot complex instrumentation issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Conducted routine calibration of laboratory instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.
- Developed robust validation protocols for new analytical methods, ensuring their reliability and accuracy.
- Participated in new process development and process optimization programs to enhance overall system capabilities.
- Participated in regular proficiency testing programs to maintain a high level of competency within the lab team.
- Reduced waste generation by optimizing sample preparation procedures and minimizing reagent usage.
- Tested 10 samples per 4 hours to analyze quality.
Analytical Chemistry Intern
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performs established quality control test methods under direct supervision
- Worked with laboratory management to investigate aberrant data
- Documents laboratory testing in a notebook with strict adherence to QCL, SOPs and Regular standards
- Performed performance tests such as visual appearance, moisture, titrimetric assays and colorimetric identification
- Prepared and analyzed more than 30 samples per day from clients.
- Ensured 100 % documentation accuracy, meeting regulatory and quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in reducing errors in chemical analysis by 50 % through strict adherence to SOPS and QC procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with mentors, gaining valuable insights into industry trends and best practices in the field of chemistry.
Education
Bachelor's degree - science in analytical chemistry
08.2019 - 07.2023
KCSE -
01.2015 - 11.2018
KCPE -
01.2005 - 11.2014
Skills
Research & Testing Methodology
Chemical analysis Techniques(HPLC,GC)
Sample preparation techniques
Laboratory procedures
Batch record Analysis
Certification
Leadership Certificate - Kenyatta University
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Quality Control Chemist - Botanical Extracts Limited
02.2024 - Current
Analytical Chemistry Intern - Kenya Forestry Research Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022
Kenyatta University - Bachelor's degree, science in analytical chemistry
08.2019 - 07.2023
Dudi Girls' School - KCSE,
01.2015 - 11.2018
Samba Primary School - KCPE,
01.2005 - 11.2014