About

Focused and knowledgeable Analytical Chemist with a wide and deep knowledge base in analytical chemistry/Microbiology reactions and processes. Especially skilled in analysis of soil, sludge, water, wastewater, plant tissue (plant leaf), Black Tea and other Agricultural Products, crude oil, pharmaceutical products, petroleum products (Fuel Oil, Jet Fuel, Diesel, Kerosene, Gasoline, Bitumen, LPG, Lubricating Oils) and Petrochemicals.

Skills

  • analytical chemistry
  • ISO/IEC 17025: 2017
  • Water and sanitation
  • Water Analysis
  • SOIL ANALYSIS
  • PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS
  • WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
  • CRUDE OIL AND PERTOLEUM ANALSIS
  • Quality control and quality assurance
  • Gas Chromatography
    1
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography
    2
  • AAS
    2
  • Wet Chemistry
    10
  • Petroleum Chemistry
    8
  • English and Kiswahili
    9

Experience

Christopher Ogola

Work experience
  • 1. Monitoring and identifying microorganisms in a wide range of environments
  • 2. Investigating results for microbiological data for Black Tea and other Agricultural products
  • 3. Monitoring the effects of microorganisms on the environment
  • 4. Testing of raw materials and finished products.
  • 5. Taking and testing environmental monitoring samples
  • 6. Testing of Food/ food products for microbial contamination
  • 7. Determination of Microbiological Quality: determining total viable count of the food
  • sample which includes – Total bacteria count (TBC), Total yeast and mold count (TYMC).
  • This test provides the details about microbial quality of the food and Agricultural products
  • 8. Determination of Food Safety: analysis and testing of food samples for food pathogens
  • belonging to group Enterobacteria, Enterococci, coliforms, E. coli and any other pathogens
  • such as Pseudomonas sp. Clostridia, Salmonella, Bacillus spp, Staphylococcus, lactic acid
  • bacteria, Listeria, and yeasts and molds
  • 9. Tracking environmental microorganism development

Christopher Ogola

Work experience
  • Laboratory Analyst/Chemist (Environmental Health and Safety/Agriculture, Food and Life Laboratories) at   SGS
  • November, 2018 - January, 2020
  • Fulltime
  • 1. Analysis of plant tissue, soil, manure, water/irrigation water, wastewater, sludge and any other items that require physical, sensory, chemical/or microbiological tests as per the national, international and industrial standards or clients’ guidelines
  • 2. Testing of physical and chemical properties of pharmaceutical products, crude oil, petroleum products (Fuel Oil, Jet Fuel, Diesel, Kerosene, Gasoline, Bitumen, LPG, Lubricating Oils) and Petrochemicals
  • 3. To ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control system and more specifically ISO/IEC 17025:2017
  • 4. To ensure that all results and test data produced are accurate, reliable and within acceptable repeatability/reproducibility
  • 5. To ensure that clients’ testing requirements are met and set turnaround time is complied with
  • 6. To ensure that health and safety measures are adhered to regarding general hygiene, sample testing, sample retention and sample disposal/destruction
  • 7. To ensure that raw data of analyses carried out clearly supports results obtained prior to subsequent approvals
  • 8. To ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in safe manner and any unsafe situation is reported promptly for necessary action

Christopher Ogola

Education
  • September, 2014 - November, 2017
  • Fulltime
  • Bachelor of Technology in Applied Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry.
  • Second Class Honors Upper division.
  • Unit Courses:
  • Second Academic Year
  • 1. Chemistry of Aromatic Compounds (Grade C)
  • 2. Methods of Chemical Separation (Grade C)
  • 3. Analytical Instrumentation I (Grade B)
  • 4. Structures of Biomolecules (Grade B)
  • 5. Physical Chemistry II (Grade C)
  • 6. Environmental Chemistry (Grade C)
  • 7. Comparative Study of S and P Block Elements (Grade C)
  • 8. Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics (Grade C)
  • 9. Fundamentals of Metabolism (Grade A)
  • 10. Stereochemistry and Conformational Analysis (Grade C)
  • 11. Chemical Processes (Grade B)
  • 12. Comparative Study of Transition Elements (Grade C)
  • 13. Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry (Grade A)
  • 14. Chemistry of Carbohydrates and Proteins (Grade B)
  • Third Academic Year
  • 1. Quality Control, Assurance and Waste Management (Grade B)
  • 2. Analytical Instrumentation II (Grade B)
  • 3. Computers for Chemistry (Grade D)
  • 4. Electrochemistry (Grade B)
  • 5. Organic Spectroscopy (Grade B)
  • 6. Drug Analysis I (Grade B)
  • 7. Toxicology (Grade B)
  • 8. Natural Products Chemistry (Grade C)
  • 9. Research Methodology (Grade B)
  • 10. Bio-inorganic Chemistry (Grade A)
  • 11. Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Grade B)
  • 12. Validation and Regulatory Affairs (Grade B)
  • 13. Forensic Analysis (Grade A)
  • 14. Drug Analysis II (Grade A)
  • Fourth Academic Year
  • 1. Medicinal Chemistry I (Grade A)
  • 2. Organic Synthesis (Grade B)
  • 3. Fuel Chemistry and Technology (Grade B)
  • 4. Risk Analysis and Environmental Audit (B)
  • 5. Food Analysis (Grade B)
  • 6. Bioanalytic I (Grade D)
  • 7. Medicinal Chemistry II (Grade B)
  • 8. Entrepreneurship Skills (Grade C)
  • 9. Polymer Technology (Grade A)
  • 10. Green Chemistry (Grade B)
  • 11. Cosmetic Analysis (Grade A)
  • 12. Bioanalytic II (Grade B)
  • 13. Project (Grade B)

Christopher Ogola

Work experience
  • January, 2013 - December, 2014
  • Parttime
  • 1. Laboratory record keeping, filing of documents and data entry
  • 2. Trouble shooting and diagnosis of Analytical Instruments whenever there was a fault
  • 3. Performing analysis in solid waste, wastewater and water
  • 4. Other duties as assigned by supervisors

Christopher Ogola

Work experience
  • November, 2012 - October, 2018
  • Fulltime
  • 1. Testing the presence of Petrochemicals in water and wastewater
  • 2. Ensuring that the Laboratory is in good working condition
  • 3. Monitoring the efficiency of the Biological Wastewater Treatment process/ActivatedSludge Process in treating wastewater based on the results of wastewater analysis
  • 4. Analysis of sludge, water, wastewater and any other items that require physical, sensory, chemical/or microbiological tests as per the national, international and industrial standards
  • 5. Advice on treatment and monitoring of water and wastewater
  • 6. Compiling of Analytical results, prepare detailed reports and technical analysis summaries following tests
  • 7. Planning for smooth Laboratory operations like placing orders in time
  • 8. Trouble shooting and diagnosis of Analytical Instruments whenever there is a fault
  • 9. Provide training to support staff and students on attachment and internship with regards to laboratory protocols and safety guidelines

Christopher Ogola

Work experience
  • September, 2008 - November, 2008
  • Parttime
  • 1. Preparing and presenting practicals to student
  • 2. Cleaning and storing Laboratory apparatus
  • 3. Performing laboratory tests utilizing techniques in spectroscopy, chromatography and spectrophotometry
  • 4. Designing changes in substance composition for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • 5. Managing moisture determination, assays, titrations and wet chemistry
  • 6. Collecting and testing samples to determine chemical compositions

Christopher Ogola

Education
  • January, 2007 - November, 2010
  • Fulltime
  • Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Qualification – Pass)
  • Course Units:
  • 1. Physical Chemistry (Grade 5)
  • 2. Inorganic Chemistry (Grade 5)
  • 3. Organic Chemistry (Grade 4)
  • 4. Chemical Analytical Methods/Biochemistry (Grade 6)

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