AGYILI BLAY
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
Accra,AA
Summary
Analytical Chemist with over five years of professional and research experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, environmental analysis, and laboratory quality control. Experienced in GMP-compliant environments, advanced analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis), chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry techniques.
Demonstrated expertise in analytical method development, laboratory quality assurance, and environmental and food analysis. International academic and industrial experience in Hungary and Ghana, with strong cross-cultural collaboration and research communication skills.
Research interests include analytical chemistry, environmental toxicology, exposomics, food safety and mass spectrometry-based chemical analysis.
Analytical Techniques
Chromatography: HPLC, GC, LC
Spectroscopy: FTIR, UV-Vis, IR, NMR
Mass Spectrometry
Titration and Wet Chemistry Methods
Laboratory Competencies:
Sample preparation and analysis
Environmental and food analysis
Method validation and documentation
Software & Data Analysis
Microsoft Office Suite
Quality Assurance & Compliance
GMP Compliance
SOP Development
Batch Record Review
Risk Assessment
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Auditing
Research & Project Management:
Experimental design
Literature review
Data interpretation
Scientific reporting and presentations
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educational Consultant
Self Employed Services
Accra, AA
08.2025 - Current
Independent Science Tutor & Educational Consultant.
Support students preparing for advanced studies and international examination.
Laboratory Technician
Ceva-Phylaxia Pharmaceutical Co. Lt.
Budapest
03.2023 - 04.2025
Ensured GMP compliance in vaccine production and pharmaceutical fermentation processes.
Supported quality assurance protocols and laboratory documentation.
Participated in animal vaccine development and pharmaceutical product packaging.
Key achievement:
Contributed to process improvements resulting in significant reduction in operational errors.
Material Mixer & Quality Control Analyst
Star-plus Kft
Miskolc, Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen
03.2022 - 03.2023
Performed polymer material inspection, mixing, and quality control testing.
Conducted sampling and ensured regulatory compliance in plastics manufacturing.
Key achievement:
Implemented safe waste disposal practices
Graduate Researcher
University of Debrecen
Debrecen
09.2019 - 06.2021
Executed literature reviews and synthesized data for ongoing research projects.
Guided undergraduate students in experimental procedures related to their projects.
Involved in plant, soil, water, and food analysis, including mass spectroscopy, chromatography, environmental analysis, and toxicology.
Key achievement:
Fostered a collaborative lectures-learner relationships.
Chemistry Teacher
Bonzo Kaku Senior High School
Awiebo
03.2018 - 06.2019
Delivered chemistry lessons and laboratory instruction to over 80 senior high school students.
Key achievement:
Improved student fundamental understanding of chemistry by 75% through the design of implementation of class presentations.
Introduced innovative teaching strategies improving student exam performance.
Lab Chemist
Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa
10.2014 - 11.2015
Conducted gold ore assays and metallurgical analysis within the CIL processing system.
Performed sample digestion, filtration, and analytical preparation.
Conducted wastewater and environmental monitoring analysis.
Key achievement:
Participated proactively in safety management and rendered first aid for work for colleagues in the laboratory.
Laboratory Technician (Internship)
Siloam Gospel Clinic
Bonyere
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Collected capillaries and venous blood, and urine samples from patients.
- Performed malaria parasites count using Microscopy.
- Measured haemoglobin (Hb) using Spectrophotometry.
- Verify, records and report results on all performed test.
Education
M.Sc. - Chemistry (Analytical major)
University of Debrecen
09.2019 - 06.2021
B. Sc. - Applied Chemistry
University for Development Studies
09.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
Hard skills: Data Analysis, Process validation, and Testing hypothesis, laboratory Management, Technical Report Writing
IT skills: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, R and relevant scientific software is desirable
Core skills: FTIR, HPLC, FTIR, NMR GC, LC and UV spectroscopy, Chemical Safety & Hygiene
Tools: Test Tube, Beaker, Volumetric flasks
Affiliations
- Ghana Chemical Society
- Ghana National Association of Teachers
Languages
English
Hungarian
German
Leaderships
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Recipient – Government of Hungary (2019–2021)
Assistant Head, Science Department –
Bonzo Kaku SHS (2018–2019)
Science Coordinator – Bonyere & Ezinlibo Community Program (2016–2017)
Best Material Mixer – Star-Plus KFT, Hungary (2023)
Awards
Work – St John Ambulance (2015)
E-Transform for Teachers Certification (2019
Environmental Toxicology ( 2025)
Training
Journal of Forensic Sciences. Phenotyping of Externally Visible Characteristics. 10/09/2025
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP): Particle-Size Measurement and Its Impact on Drug Bioavailability. 06/11/2023. Lisbon, Portugal.
The FIP Foundation and ECPG Grant: Developing a high-quality research proposal. 18/04/2023. Lisbon, Portugal.
Future Materials Conference, Material Research Hub in Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest-Hungary.
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP): The role pharmacists in the prevention and management of stress – 04/2023. Lisbon, Portugal.
Siemen Innovation Tour. 2023. Budapest, Hungary.
Timeline
Educational Consultant
Self Employed Services
08.2025 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Ceva-Phylaxia Pharmaceutical Co. Lt.
03.2023 - 04.2025
Material Mixer & Quality Control Analyst
Star-plus Kft
03.2022 - 03.2023
M.Sc. - Chemistry (Analytical major)
University of Debrecen
09.2019 - 06.2021
Graduate Researcher
University of Debrecen
09.2019 - 06.2021
Chemistry Teacher
Bonzo Kaku Senior High School
03.2018 - 06.2019
Lab Chemist
Goldfields Ghana Limited
10.2014 - 11.2015
Laboratory Technician (Internship)
Siloam Gospel Clinic
04.2013 - 06.2013
B. Sc. - Applied Chemistry
University for Development Studies
09.2010 - 07.2014