RICHARD DANLADI BELLO KANTON
TUMU
Summary
To carve out a niche for myself in the chemistry world by applying my skills, knowledge and experience and working in a challenging and competitive environment thereby contributing to the growth of self and the said organization
I am a friendly, results-oriented professional individual with over ten (10) years’ experience as a chemist and over six (6) years as a gold mining laboratory analyst. I am a member of Royal Chemical Society of Britain and Ghana Chemical Society and a prospective processer officer under Ghana Minerals Commission. Currently, I am with Asanko Gold Mines as an Assay Lab Shift Analyst. My expertise is drawn from working in several Laboratories including the Pesticide Unit of Ghana Standard Authority, School of Graduate Studies KNUST, teaching Chemistry and five (5) years continuous working in Chemical Laboratory and Process Plant with great background in Quality Control and Assurance. Am abreast with providing Technical, Leadership and Management Services. My key distinctive competencies are the understanding of the basic and advanced knowledge of the Chemical Labs and how to monitor procedures and equipment such as Calibration Methods, External and Internal Standards, Determination of Concentration, Detection limit, Repeatability and Reproducibility, Validation of Analytical Methods, Operating Analytical Instruments such as AAS, validations, calibration of Analytical instruments, equipment calibration as per procedures, Preparation of chemicals and dispose of hazardous chemical waste as per standard procedures and the design, implementation and management of the company's laboratory strategy, setting up Metallurgical laboratory and processes. I have excellent ability to liaise with external Laboratory through validation of results and have in-depth knowledge in gold processing operations as well.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited
09.2017 - Current
- Wet chemistry stoichiometric analysis
- Conduct Bullion, Carbon/Calcium/Bulk Density/AAS/Fire Assay/BLEG Analysis
- Supervise a whole shift crew to achieve results
- Ensuring that health and safety issues are adhered
- Training of staff on procedures and instruments
- Carrying out all work scheduling and planning activities at the wet chemistry and AAS section
- Making sure that all standard operation protocols are strictly complied to ensure quality service delivery and client’s satisfaction
- Reporting of results to clients
- Operating and running of PAL 1000 Machine
- Preparing samples through acid digestion and other methods used for analysis
- Preparation of primary reference standard solutions used for instrument calibrations
- Checking of reference standard solutions against the current ones using AAS
- Instrument analysis using AAS method
- Reporting of data to the Senior Assayer/Supervisor for final approval
- Assisting in other assay work in the laboratory (e.g., Titration method and/or environmental analysis)
- Preparing samples by riffing, crushing, screening and pulverizing
- Conducting an ongoing inventory of chemicals and supplies for the laboratory
- Identifying bottlenecks and troubleshooting equipment and/or procedures
- Maintain good housekeeping within the laboratory according to established lab procedures
- Sample preparation and analysis using Carbon-Sulphur Analyzer
Research Assistant
KNUST and Ghana Standard Authority Laboratories
09.2013 - 08.2016
- QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS Using these Separation Techniques
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Gas Chromatography
- Mass Spectrometry
- Ultraviolent – Visible Spectroscopy
- Quality control analysis
- Develop, validate, and implement new or improved analytical procedures for existing and newly developed products
- Excellent record keeping is required
- Experience with investigating and troubleshooting materials and processes
Chemistry and Science Tutor
Bolgatanga SHS (Big Boss) and Teshie JHS
09.2002 - 08.2012
- Accomplished chemistry and general science tutor
- Accomplished Form, Health and Sport Master
- Managed Health Centre
- Laboratory management
- Performed wet chemistry and titrations
- Coached and won Laurels in handball, volleyball and basketball
- Negotiated for accreditation and equipping of health center
- Won national quiz on NHIS District assistant World Food Program officer
Education
Master Of Philosophy - Analytical Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi11.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Applied Chemistry
University for Development Studies
Navrongo06.2009
Professional Teacher Education - Science Education
St. John Bosco’s College of Education
Navrongo06.2002
Skills
- Research Chemist
- Laboratory Management
- Critical Analyst
- Excellent laboratory skills
- Computer and Internet Skills
- Professionalism
- Personal Traits
- Experimental Design
- Data Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Report Writing
- Laboratory Safety and Risk Assessment
- Chemical Handling
- Sample Preparation
- Instrument Calibration
- Oral communication
- Experimental design
- Laboratory safety
- Data Interpretation
- Chemical identification
- Chemical Reagent Preparation
- Sample handling
- Mass spectroscopy
- Preventive Maintenance
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Test Reporting
- Machine Maintenance
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Quality control monitoring
- Safety Protocols
- Regulatory Compliance
- Fluid analysis
- Chromatography
- Equipment Setup
- Equipment Calibration
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- File and RecordKeeping
- Document processing
- Positive Attitude
- Susceptibility testing
- Laboratory work competency
- Hematology
- Documentation And Reporting
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Reagent Preparation
- Laboratory techniques
- Quality Control
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample preparation and analysis
- Quality Control Procedures
References
- Mr. Siba Gomda, Asanko Gold Ghana Limited - Obotan Project, siba.gomda@asanko.com, +233543297066, +233207496263
- Prof. Osei Akoto, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, +233208216685, +233261102935, wofakmann@yahoo.com
- Dr. Godfred Darko, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, +233545634429, godfredarko@yahoo.com
Publications
- Ecological Risk Assessment of Persistent Organochlorines, Organophosphates and Synthetic Pyrethroids of Pesticide Residues in Fish and Sediments from Vea Irrigation in Upper East Region of Ghana, Journal of Environmental Protection, 12, 4, 04/01/21, https://www.scirp.org/journal/JEP/
- Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment of Pesticide Residues, http://www.morebooks.shop/bookprice_offer_a8b3435adf8f320cb396f27dde96cc70fcc8869b?locale=gb¤cy=EUR
- Chemical Characterization of Soil Samples: A Case Study of Mining Communities of Talensi-Nabdam District
- Phytoremediation: The Role of Humic Substances in Trace Metals Uptake by Moss
- Inability of Junior Secondary School Two Pupils of Kalbeo/Tindonsobligo to Comprehend the Process of Photosynthesis
- Community Studies-Proposal for the Provision of a Mechanized Borehole for Kranka Community to enhance their Economic, Social and Health needs for Maximum Production
- Interfering Metals and Their Demeanor in Gold Extraction, Manuscripts under Review
- Human Health Risk Associated with Chemical Exposure in an Assay Laboratory; A Case Study of Asanko Gold Mine
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
Asanko Gold Mine Ghana Limited
09.2017 - Current
Research Assistant
KNUST and Ghana Standard Authority Laboratories
09.2013 - 08.2016
Chemistry and Science Tutor
Bolgatanga SHS (Big Boss) and Teshie JHS
09.2002 - 08.2012
Master Of Philosophy - Analytical Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor Of Science - Applied Chemistry
University for Development Studies
Professional Teacher Education - Science Education
St. John Bosco’s College of Education
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