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Joseph Kojo Yawson

Joseph Kojo Yawson

W,Ghana

Summary

PERSONAL STATEMENT: Life never starts at 40, it starts exactly when one realizes he or she has responsibilities. My goal is to be the best version of me and give out my very best. I’m an enthusiastic Quality Control Chemist with the aim of learning and contributing to the overall success of any organization I work with. Accurate Quality Analyst with more than 2 years of experience in quality Control field. Excellent skills in chemical analysis and testing techniques.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

QC Analyst

Kinapharma Limited
North Kaneshie- Accra , Ghana
11.2021 - Current
  • Analysis of raw material samples under the Pharmacopeia Specifications
  • Maintain records of analysis of raw materials and enter information into laboratory notebooks
  • Perform calibration of the analytical balance in the laboratory
  • Aid in sample preparation for HPLC analysis in accordance with British Pharmacopoeia and US
  • Assist in the build-up of various Certificate of Analysis (COA) of various drug products
  • Perform calibration of the analytical balance in the laboratory
  • Help in assessing drug samples with the dissolution tester machine
  • Using the micrometer screw gauge, the Vernier caliper, the friability machine, and the disintegration machine to test the physical characteristics of processed drug samples
  • Assay analysis for several drugs of the company Dissolution Testing machine operation for most products produced

Chemistry Teacher

National, Uthman Bin Affan Senior High School
Western Region , Ghana
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Form master for Form 1&2 Agric classes
  • creating lesson plans
  • preparing and delivering lectures
  • creating and supervising laboratory activities for students
  • maintaining classroom records
  • evaluating student performance
  • participating in campus events

Quality control assistant

Amponsah Efah Pharmaceuticals
Fumesua , Ghana
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Testing for Paracetamol, Caffeine and Aspirin content in Efpac using UV-vis
  • Testing for Citro - C Testing for other drugs using UV - vis Spectrum
  • Chemical Analysis of raw materials
  • Sampling of raw materials for analysis
  • Calibration of Analytical balance and pH meter before use

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
05.2018

West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination - Science

Agogo State College
Agogo, Ghana
06.2013

Basic Education Certificate Examination -

Open Heavens Junior High School
Adukrom-Kumasi, Ghana
06.2009

Skills

  • Chemical Analysis
  • Test for quantities and qualities of drugs (Aspirin, Caffeine, Paracetamol
  • Etc)
  • Microsoft office proficient
  • Have very good human relations
  • Have a great sense of humour
  • Team player
  • Hard working and Versatile
  • Ability to work under pressure with or without supervision
  • Self-motivated
  • Language(s) Spoken: English, Twi, Fanti and Hausa
  • Good communication

Affiliations

  • General Assembly Member: University of Cape Coast Students Representative Council. Member:
  • National Commission for Civic Education, University of Cape Coast Chapter.
  • Gospel Dynamics (UCC Campus) Certificate for being a punctual member and a citation for serving as an organizing secretary.
  • Ghana Students Chemicals Society: Certificate for being a punctual member.
  • Introduction to Pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting: Certificate of Participation (KINAPHARMA LIMITED)
  • Health Care Management Virtual Internship: Certificate of completion (Saint Louis University)

Referees

  • Dr. George A. Alimoh

University of Cape Coast
Chemistry Department +233207645155

  • Prof. Victor Atsu Barku

University of Cape Coast Chemistry Department (H.O.D) +23324489213

Languages

Fanti
Native
English
Proficient
C2
hausa
Advanced
C1
Twi
Proficient
C2

Timeline

QC Analyst

Kinapharma Limited
11.2021 - Current

Chemistry Teacher

National, Uthman Bin Affan Senior High School
09.2018 - 10.2019

Quality control assistant

Amponsah Efah Pharmaceuticals
06.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Cape Coast

West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination - Science

Agogo State College

Basic Education Certificate Examination -

Open Heavens Junior High School
Joseph Kojo Yawson