MOHAMMED ZELIA
Summary
Analytical Laboratory Technician known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in sample analysis, quality control procedures, and laboratory equipment maintenance. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes and laboratory operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Stack emission monitoring assistant
SGS LABORATORY SERVICES
Obuasi
11.2025 - 12.2026
- Perform isokinetic sampling for particulate matter and gaseous pollutant as per EU, USEPA standards.
- Conduct stack emission monitoring on acid scrubbers, lead extractors, heaters, boilers, kilns, smelters etc.
- Operate stack emission monitoring instruments such as probe, pitot tube, isokinetic console, pump, testo gas analyzer.
- Measure parameters including particulate matter, sulphur dioxide(SO2), nitrogen oxides(NOx),carbon monoxide(CO), volatile organic compounds, temperature, velocity etc.
- Follow strict mine safety protocols including working at height and hot stacks
- Collect sample, record field data and recover samples for regulatory submission.
National Service Personnel
SGS Soluserv Minerals Laboratory
Obuasi
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Sorting of core samples for crushing.
- Weighing of soil samples (both plant and core samples) for fluxing and fire assay for gold analysis.
- Preparation of pulp samples for XRF analysis.
- Analysis of the elemental composition of pulp samples using the XRF unit.
- Parting and digestion of gold bead using acids.
- Analysis of the concentrations of gold for each sample digested using the AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrometer).
Laboratory Assistant (Intern)
St. John's Hospital & Fertility Centre
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Disinfection of laboratory benches and equipment.
- Collection of blood samples from patients.
- Transporting blood samples from the phlebotomy unit to the main laboratory for analysis.
- Running of FBC (full blood count) on blood samples using the haematolizer.
- Performing rapid tests on blood samples, such as malaria tests, Widal tests, pregnancy tests, hepatitis tests, and retro screening.
- Receiving urine samples from patients to perform urine R/E on each sample.
- Microscopy analysis of urine samples to check for the presence of pus cells, yeast cells, etc.
Pupils' teacher
New Age Academy
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Proficient in lesson planning and classroom management.
- Exhibited strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective student-teacher and parent-teacher interactions.
- Provided a creative approach to teaching to make learning fun and accessible.
- Patience and empathy when working with young learners.
- Making sure the students report to school on time.
Education
BSc. - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
WASSCE - General Science
Krobo Girls Presbyterian Senior High
Skills
- Equipment calibration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Report preparation
- Risk assessment
- Technical report writing
- Laboratory techniques
- Reagent preparation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Analytical chemistry
- Hazardous materials handling
- Sample preparation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Atomic absorption spectroscopy
- Bottle roll testing and analysis
- Inventory oversight
- Effective communication
- Time management
References
- MR. KOFI NODZI, Laboratory Scientist, St John's Hospital & Fertility Centre, 0244280017
- MRS. SAMIRA AGGOR- WOANANU, Lecturer, University of Cape Coast, saggor-woananu@ucc.edu.gh, 0249390127
- MR. KYEI ACHEAMPONG, Lab Manager, SGS Minerals Laboratory, Obuasi, kyei.acheampong@sgs.com, 0244567087
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Stack emission monitoring assistant
SGS LABORATORY SERVICES
11.2025 - 12.2026
National Service Personnel
SGS Soluserv Minerals Laboratory
11.2021 - 01.2023
Laboratory Assistant (Intern)
St. John's Hospital & Fertility Centre
10.2019 - 12.2020
Pupils' teacher
New Age Academy
08.2015 - 07.2017
BSc. - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
WASSCE - General Science
Krobo Girls Presbyterian Senior High