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DAVID YEBOAH-OWUSU

Kumasi

Summary

Resourceful and dedicated analytical chemist with over 2 years of experience in chemical analysis and using laboratory instruments such as AAS and HPLC. Proficient in sample preparation, bullion and gravimetric analysis, chemical handling, extraction, digestion, and isolation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assay Laboratory Chemist

ALS Geochemistry
Kumasi
05.2024 - Current
  • Perform routine analytical tasks and troubleshooting on AAS instrumentation.
  • Prepare QC solutions, and other laboratory reagents, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
  • Assist in the training of new staff at AAS instrumentation.
  • Ensuring all QA/QC documents for AAS instrument monitoring are completed, and records are maintained.
  • Provide daily shift production statistics, and report all instrument failures and faults on time.
  • Follow standard operating procedures, and adhere to health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
  • Work in other laboratory areas as required.

EHS/Transport Operations Supervisor

Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd.
Accra
09.2017 - 02.2020
  • Ensured that health, safety, and environment policies and procedures are adhered to by employees.
  • Ensured good housekeeping of the company’s vehicles, tools, equipment, and the environment on a daily basis.
  • Submitted report on Health, Safety, and Environment, and transport operations.
  • Participated in and organized toolbox meetings, and ensured that policies are disseminated appropriately to employees.
  • Assisted with the development and formulation of transport policies and procedures to provide a safe working atmosphere and compliance with all statutory transport and logistics regulations.
  • Assisted in the investigation of accidents, near misses, injuries, and submitted a comprehensive report accordingly.

Warehouse Assistant

Vehrad Transport and Haulage Co. Ltd.
Tema
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisted the manager in ensuring the safe and effective transport of goods from the company to clients.
  • Administer the warehouse report to the manager.
  • Supervised the loading and offloading of chemicals, such as sodium cyanide, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide, into and out of the warehouse.
  • Safe keeping of chemicals and documentation of the warehouse items.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damages before restocking shelves properly.

Fire/Safety Officer, National Service Person

Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority
Takoradi
10.2014 - 09.2015
  • Fire safety store records, keeping, and procedures.
  • Daily safety inspections on fieldwork to enforce safety practices.
  • Identifying all classes of dangerous goods to ensure they do not overstay.
  • Fire safety education and station duties.
  • Fire safety education and station duties.

Laboratory Technician - Intern

Ghana Urban Water Company Ltd.
Tarkwa
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Performed a general water quality test/analysis in water treatment.
  • Ensured coagulation is achieved by controlling the flow of aluminum sulfate added to the raw water.
  • Controlled the flow of disinfectant added to the final water to ensure the right concentration of chlorine remains.
  • Ensured that flocs that settle at the bottom of the tanks are dislodged to allow reasonably clear water to be drawn off at the top.

Education

Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry

Near East University
Nicosia - Cyprus
08-2023

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

University For Development Studies
Navrongo - Ghana
07-2014

Certificate - General Science

Tarkwa Senior High School
Tarkwa - Ghana
05-2008

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Decision making
  • Research and analysis
  • Monitoring and organizing
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Chemical handling

Certification

  • Occupational health and safety - OSHAcademy
  • Occupational radiation protection and safety
  • Dangerous goods by road
  • Industrial fire protection and fighting
  • Basic Emergency and First Aid

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Football and athletics
  • Watching movies

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assay Laboratory Chemist

ALS Geochemistry
05.2024 - Current

EHS/Transport Operations Supervisor

Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd.
09.2017 - 02.2020

Warehouse Assistant

Vehrad Transport and Haulage Co. Ltd.
09.2016 - 08.2017

Fire/Safety Officer, National Service Person

Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority
10.2014 - 09.2015

Laboratory Technician - Intern

Ghana Urban Water Company Ltd.
07.2013 - 09.2013

Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry

Near East University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

University For Development Studies

Certificate - General Science

Tarkwa Senior High School

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