Faith Wambui Murira
Skellefteaham
Summary
Meticulous Analytical Chemistry Technician with industrial research, quality control, and process troubleshooting experience, ensuring precise testing, formulation, and product optimization. Skilled in chromatography, spectroscopy, and chemical separation techniques, conducting meticulous analyses to maintain quality standards and industrial safety protocols. Detail-oriented problem-solver with laboratory management, equipment maintenance, and safety training background, ensuring efficiency and innovation in industrial chemical processes
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Northvolt Ett
Skelleftea, Sweden
10.2023 - Current
- Leading day-to-day quality control activities in production ensuring that production/product quality specifications are met
- Part of method development and validation
- Operating analytical equipment's such as :BET, XRF,XRD, Karl Fischer, PSD, DLS, Tit-ration, ICP MS and OES, Coin cell analysis, Densitometer and PH meter
- Improving control checks according to the control plan
- Interpretation of data and reporting it in LIMS
- Reporting Problems and non-conformites that are detected and their recommended improvements
- Working in the clean and dry room environment
- Maintaining the 5s in the laboratory
Manager
Three S Gardens
Ruiru, Kenya
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Analyzed data and identified opportunities to minimize operating costs
- Up-skilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities
- Developed strong teams by skillfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance
- Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and making bank deposits
- Coordinated remote working teams with exceptional leadership and communication
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget
Attachment
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Mbagathi, Nairobi, Kenya
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Performed the extraction and phyto-chemical studies in medicinal plants
- Formulation of herbal medicines
- Botanical identification, documentation and storage of the Kenyan medicinal plants
- Evaluation of plant extracts as antimalarial, anticancer etc
Attachment
Jetlak Food Companies
Ruiru, Kenya
08.2016 - 08.2016
- Water purification hygiene processes
- Juice processing
- Peanut processing
- Laboratory quality tests
- Raw Materials handling
- Boiler operations
- Waste and waste water treatment
Attachment
Brook-side Dairy Limited
Ruiru, Kenya
07.2015 - 08.2015
- UHT milk production and packing
- Milk grading
- Processes control
- Fermentation processes
- Hygienic handling of milk and milk products
Education
MASTERS - CHEMISTRY
Linnaeus university
Kalmar,Sweden 01.2023
BSC. - BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology
Juja, Kenya01.2018
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Good time management
- Attention to Detail
- 5S Methodology
- Organised
- Laboratory management
- Data interpretation
- Problem solving
- Risk assessment
- Cleanroom protocols
- Equipment calibration
- Documentation skills
- Production troubleshooting
- Calibration standards
- ISO standards
- Chemical handling
- Quality management systems
- Raw materials testing
- Laboratory safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
Applications And Languages
MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, English, Fluent and professional, Swedish, SFI Beginner
Strengths
- Analytical thinking, Ability to interpret complex analytical data resulting in accurate analysis and reporting the findings
- Good time management, Ability to manage the project timelines and working diligently to meet deadlines and ensure efficient workflow in the laboratory
- Attention and Detail Oriented, Ensuring the compliance with the regulatory standards and maintaining good documentation practices
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Northvolt Ett
10.2023 - Current
Manager
Three S Gardens
12.2019 - 07.2022
Attachment
Kenya Medical Research Institute
04.2017 - 09.2017
Attachment
Jetlak Food Companies
08.2016 - 08.2016
Attachment
Brook-side Dairy Limited
07.2015 - 08.2015
MASTERS - CHEMISTRY
Linnaeus university
BSC. - BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology