WILLIAM Letsoalo

Experience Continued

• Perform administrative tasks in order to ensure effective administration systems in the laboratory, Register specimens on the laboratory information system. Capture results on the laboratory information system. 
• Labelling and identifying samples.
• Analysing and reporting on results. Lead process projects and provide reports on a regular, and as needed basis related to productivity, quality, and outcomes. 
• Performing mini risk assessments. Preparation of calibration standards for instruments.

Sep 2011 – Jul 2015 l  3 Years, 11 Months (Career Advancement)

KARBOCHEM (PTY) LTD, South Africa Position: Laboratory Team Leader

Key Achievements: 

• Managed efficient and streamlined daily operations within the Laboratory, conducting physical, chemical, and statistical analysis.
• Implemented and maintained the running of the laboratory as per the ISO 17025 standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed and co-ordinated efficient daily duties by carrying out statistical analysis of captured data, providing value-adding opportunities for improvement in the Laboratory. Supervised Analyst and Administration of the lab.
• Managed physical and chemical analysis as required. Performed all quality / hygiene-related duties in accordance with the laid down Quality Assurance Management System.
• Ensured that the Laboratory equipment is fully functional and calibrated. Ensured that the highest quality products are produced through regular checks.
• Analysed water sample (COD). Instruments FF; G.C; COD; UV; Karl Fischer; Mooney machine; R.I; Oxygen analyser; All wet chemistry analysis; Conductivities; Ordering supplies.
• Supervised staff in the Laboratory. Ensured efficient housekeeping of the laboratory and work space. 
• Ensured adherence to health and safety standards, removed bio‑hazardous waste.

May 2008 – Aug 2011 l 3 Years, 4 Months (Career Advancement)

BAYER CORP SCIENCE, South Africa Position:  Laboratory Analyst

Key Achievements: 

• In-depth knowledge of QHSE systems, preventative measures, and laboratory best practices. 
• Maintained equipment and assisted in ordering laboratory supplies. Ensured that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensured that all samples received in the Laboratory are done as per procedure, in-time and to high quality standard. Analysing of various products both finished and raw material.
• Managed the time and attendance of the Laboratory Analysts to ensure that all samples can be completed on-time.
• Implemented and maintained a quality system based on ISO 17025 and ensure all Analysts adhere to the quality standards and procedures.
• Ensured all safety and health requirements are followed in the Laboratory and report all deviations to the direct line manager.
• Quality control sample and contamination analysis. Method development and validation.
• Maintenance and care of equipment as well as timeous replacement of consumables.
• Instruments used: HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography); Karl Fischer; GC (gas chromatography); GC-MS; UV (ultra violet spectrometer}; Wet chemistry (all titrations); FT-IR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy); P.U(Polyurethane); PH meter; Melting points instrument; COD (chemical oxygen demand); Conductivity meter
• Prepared lab reports. Released batches from the system using zizo (computer program) and SAP.
• Developing the new methods on HPLC and G.C.
• Tested packing material.
• Analysed all poly urethane samples and adjusting the batches from the plant (polymers).

Jan 2004 – Jun 2011 l 7 Years, 6 Months (Career Advancement)

MEDIZONE, South Africa Position:  Sales Representative

Key Achievements: 

• Devised and initiated sales strategies to promote effective sales performances and enhance revenue growth, developed and built strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
• Developed “out of the box” sales strategies / models and evaluate their effectiveness.

Jan 2005 – Apr 2008 l 3 Years, 4 Months (Career Advancement)

RUTO MILLS, South Africa Position:  Q.C Technician

Key Achievements: 

• Analysed and graded wheat and corn samples (raw samples) using the following methods and instruments: NIR for determination of moisture and protein present in the sample; Mixograph instrument; 
• Falling number for determination of enzymes.
• Performed duties of the research and development (RnD).
• SHEQ co-ordinator and Representative.
• Enforced adherence to quality control procedures as well as OHSE.