AGYILI BLAY
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
Accra,AA
Summary
Masters of Science in Chemistry (Analytical) graduate with Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry motivated and enthusiastic chemist with a strong foundation in research, environmental and analytical chemistry with expertise in techniques and laboratory setting. Seeking to leverage academic excellence and work experience to contribute in scientific fields. Proven leadership in team work and teaching with exceptional communication skills and a passion of applying chemistry principles to a real-world challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Ceva-Phylaxia Pharmaceutical Co. Lt.
Budapest
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Professional handling of technical equipment and pharmaceutical containers resulting in zero equipment failure and exceeding regulatory standards.
- Production of antigens by fermentation or Marek vaccine.
- Worked in accordance with GMP regulations.
- Managed production waste.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Achievement: High yield of products were recorded.
Material Mixer & Quality Control Analyst
Star-plus Kft
Miskolc, Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Executed all routine QC and QA of finished polymer and plastic products.
- Executed the sampling, production documentation review and inspection.
- Weighed the accurate chemical weight of masters for the bulk production.
- Operated equipment including reservoirs and discharge pipes.
- Monitored a polymer/plastic material for regulatory or internal compliance.
- Achievement: We achieved 90% productivity.
Graduate Researcher
University of Debrecen
Debrecen
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Conducted literature reviews and compiled data for ongoing research projects.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, ensuring accuracy in experimental procedures.
- Assisted undergraduate student in project's experimental procedures.
- Thesis: FT-IR characterization of Hungarian Acacia Honeys.
- Presentation: Determination of the level of heavy metal contamination in selected vegetables grown in wastewater irrigated areas in Ghana.
Chemistry Teacher
Bonzo Kaku Senior High School
Awiebo
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Ghana Education Service
- Taught and facilitated lab sections for 80 high School Science and Agricultural student’s chemistry subject, including titration and solutions preparation.
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for chemistry students.
- Evaluated and assigned grades for students while serving as member of examination committee.
- Actively participated in case discussions led by Examination Committee chairperson.
- Supervised 100 final year student’s West African Senior High Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
- Ghana Education Service
Lab Chemist
Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Experienced in Analytical techniques in laboratory practices such as separation-based analytical techniques.
- Prepared solutions such as aquia regia.
- Sorted, checked, crushed and pulverized mineral samples using specialized equipment.
- Performed manual wet-chemistry techniques such as alkalinity, pH, and TCLP extractions.
- Performed digesting, filtering, and pre-roasting samples for analysis of gold.
- Prepared carbon samples for fire assay.
- Actively participated safety management and provided a first aid at work for co-workers in 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
06.2021
B. Sc. - Applied Chemistry
University for Development Studies
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
2023: Assisted supervisors in the routine activities at Star-plus Kft-Miskolc-Hungary. Best Material Mixer at Production site.
2019-2021: Recipient of Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship (Hungary Government). Scholarship based on academic achievement.
2018-2019: Assistant Head of Science department, Bonzo Kaku Senior High School-Ghana. ∙ Assistant House master (Abusua Kpanyili’s House).Awarded a certificate for participation in E – Transform for teachers
2015: Trained new graduates in Assay-lab, Goldfields Ghana limited on how to prepared mineral samples and activated carbons. Awarded a certificate in First Aid at work for participation – St John Ambulance.
Voluntary Work
2016-2017: Science Coordinator: Bonyere & Ezinlibo Community, GhanaCoaching and teaching Junior High School students on program selections in Senior High School.
2007: Organizer of Science and Math Club in St Mary’s boys’ Senior Secondary school.
2004: Senior Boy’s Prefect in Bonyere Methodist Junior Secondary School.School. Best student in Basic Education Certificate Education (BECE).
Awards
Awarded a certificate in First Aid at work for participation – St John Ambulance.
Awarded a certificate for participation in E – Transform for teachers.
Best Material Mixer at Production site.
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
Laboratory Technician
Ceva-Phylaxia Pharmaceutical Co. Lt.
03.2023 - 04.2025
Material Mixer & Quality Control Analyst
Star-plus Kft
03.2022 - 03.2023
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
M.Sc. - Chemistry (Analytical major)
University of Debrecen
B. Sc. - Applied Chemistry
University for Development Studies