Zindzi Kwavayi
RESEARCH ASSISTANT at UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
CIS at UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Kenya
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT at UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
I am sustainability-oriented research and development chemist with a keen interest in environmental conservation, pollutants analysis, remediation, and clean energy. I strive to embody the values of commitment, inclusivity, teamwork, and ethics in all my research endeavors.
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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
September 2020 - Present
Sample preparation from different matrices (plant, soil, organic, gaseous).
Analysis of heavy metal contamination using AAS and XRF
General laboratory procedures concerning sample preparation, separation, and analysis.
Analysis of organic pollutants using GC-MS.
Air quality modeling to simulate pollutant sources, and estimate impacts on the environment and populations.
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
September 2020 - Present
Sample preparation from different matrices (plant, soil, organic, gaseous)
Analysis of heavy metal contamination using AAS and XRF
General laboratory procedures concerning sample preparation, separation, and analysis
Analysis of organic pollutants using GC-MS
Air quality modeling to simulate pollutant sources, and estimate impacts on the environment and populations
DAWA LIMITED
QUALITY CONTROL INTERN
June 2018 - September 2018
Analysis of raw materials
Performing lab beach procedures (wet chemistry)
Analysis of final products
Ensuring In Process Quality Control (IPCQ).
Documentation of quality control procedures for raw materials, in-process, and end product by ensuring certificates of analysis, test methods, specification sheets, and standard operation procedures are recorded and up to date.
DAWA LIMITED
QUALITY CONTROL INTERN
June 2018 - September 2018
Analysis of raw materials
Performing lab beach procedures (wet chemistry)
Analysis of final products
Ensuring In Process Quality Control (IPCQ)
Documentation of quality control procedures for raw materials, in-process, and end product by ensuring certificates of analysis, test methods, specification sheets, and standard operation procedures are recorded and up to date
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English
Native
Swahili
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Data Analysis
Academic Research
Research Design
Research Writing
Chemical Analysis
Research Process
Data Acquisition