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MMAABO BEAUTY TSENANG

PALAPYE

Summary

A highly experienced laboratory Senior Technician with 12 years of experience in preparation, setting up and running undergraduate laboratory sessions. Possesses expertise in calibrating and maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instruments to ensure full operational efficiency. Proven track record of maintaining documentation and adhering to safety and approved laboratory procedures. Preventive maintenance & troubleshooting of equipment. Supervision of lab technicians and deputises the chief technician.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technician

Chemical And Forensic Science, BIUST
12.2014 - Current
  • Ensuring day-to-day running of the laboratory.
  • I have technical responsibility for the laboratory and perform instrument calibration, trouble-shooting, demonstrating the use of instruments we have in our department to other users.
  • Compile lists of items to be purchased, source quotations and evaluate them, receive deliveries.
  • Troubleshoot and repair all Chromatography equipment.
  • Supervise technicians, schedule their work according to the teaching timetable, providing guidance on best practices to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
  • Manage inventory
  • Assist/deputise the chief technician

Technician

BIUST: Chemical And Forensic Sciences
12.2014 - 07.2018
  • Preparation, setting up and running laboratory practicals for undergraduate students
  • Cultivated productive working relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering effective teamwork.
  • Contributed to the development of preventive maintenance schedules, leading to a decrease in unexpected breakdowns.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Assist post graduate students and lectures using major equipment in the department

Senior Technician

Water And Envrionmental Eng,University Of Botswana
05.2012 - 11.2014
  • Preparation and setting up of undergraduate experiment sessions
  • Operate equipment and instruments such as spectrophotometers, viscometers, gas chromatographs, titrators, pH meters, balances, ovens
  • Assist postgraduate students and lectures with chemical analysis
  • Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipments
  • Inventory and procurement
  • Supervise technicians and assist the chief technician

Laboratory Taching Assistant and Demonstrator

University Of Botswana
08.2008 - 07.2012
  • Running laboratory sessions and tutorials, invigilate tests and exams and mark laboratory reports, tests and exam papers.
  • Demonstrating use of equipment to students in the department of Chemistry.

Education

Ph.D. - CHEMICAL AND FORENSIC SCIENCE

BIUST
BOTSWANA
09.2024

Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry

University Of Botswana
Botswana
10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University Of Botswana
Botswana
10.2008

High School Diploma -

Shashe River School
Botswana
12.2002

Skills

  • Experimental Procedures
  • Safety protocols
  • File and Record keeping
  • Trouble shooting and maintenance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Inventory
  • Procurement
  • Chromatography
  • Data Analysis
  • Results Analysis

Timeline

Senior Technician

Chemical And Forensic Science, BIUST
12.2014 - Current

Technician

BIUST: Chemical And Forensic Sciences
12.2014 - 07.2018

Senior Technician

Water And Envrionmental Eng,University Of Botswana
05.2012 - 11.2014

Laboratory Taching Assistant and Demonstrator

University Of Botswana
08.2008 - 07.2012

Ph.D. - CHEMICAL AND FORENSIC SCIENCE

BIUST

Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry

University Of Botswana

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University Of Botswana

High School Diploma -

Shashe River School
MMAABO BEAUTY TSENANG