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BENJAMIN KODUAH

Fairfield,OH

Summary

I am a very determined, practical person with an in-depth knowledge of chemistry and management. I am an energetic leader who has been highly successful in completing work on time. I enjoy and work well as part of a team, yet I am equally at ease working on my initiative and can adjust and re-adjust to different situations. Compassionate Laboratory Technician trained to handle issues and remain level-headed. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Technician

Nth cycle
07.2024 - Current
  • Excel data entry
  • Runs ICPMS
  • Experience in microwave digestor
  • Moisture content analysis
  • Aqua Regia analysis
  • PH Analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Conducted daily laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing.
  • Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by weighing, filtering, or diluting them as needed.

Wheel Vehicle mechanic

Ohio National Guard
09.2023 - Current
  • Experience in loading, turning, positioning system, and hydraulic lifting, and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic, electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and non-mechanical systems with functional relationships and effects on the operation of mechanical systems.
  • Performed regular maintenance and repairs on wheel vehicles and components, such as oil changes, brake repairs, tire rotation, turbine engines, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, and emission control systems, fuel injection systems.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues with wheel vehicles by using computerized diagnostic equipment, repairing, overhauling, and modifying a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
  • Inspected vehicle engine components to diagnose malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or damaged parts such as brakes, radiators, exhaust systems, transmissions and engines.
  • Maintained records of all work performed on wheel vehicles according to company standards.

Packaging Operator

Thermofisher Scientific
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • -Monitoring and adjusting equipment, as well as installing or replacing faulty components
  • -In-process and AQL inspections
  • - Hand cartooning, labeling, and palletizing
  • - In-process troubleshooting and breakdown investigations
  • - GMP documentation and technical requirements for Production documentation
  • Line management including leading the flow of the packaging line, assisting with line clearance, and starting and closing production jobs
  • Cleanup including following clean-up sheet directions and maintaining a clean work area

Research Assistant

Norway University for Science and Technology
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • -Harvesting of live brine shrimps for fish feeding
  • -Visual monitoring of general health
  • -Detection of cutaneous infections & abnormal behaviors
  • -Aquarium cleaning & sanitizing
  • -Water quality monitoring using test strips

Pharmacy Department

Lekma Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2018
  • Dispensing of drugs
  • Checking of the diagnosis
  • Intervention in drug interaction
  • Stocktaking

Metallurgist

Sahara Royal Gold Refinery
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Smelting and assaying of Gold
  • Refining of Gold
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Gold

Elective Chemistry and Science Teaching

Senior High School
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Practical work
  • Giving of course assignment

Training

Sahara Royal Gold Refinery
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Smelting and assaying of Gold
  • Refining of Pure Gold

Internship (Laboratory)

Manna Mission Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Performing Widal test
  • Performing FBC, bf, LFT
  • And kidney test
  • Talking Blood samples

National service (Pharmacy)

Lekma Hospital
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Dispensing of drugs
  • Checking of the diagnosis
  • Intervention in drug interaction
  • Stocktaking

Internship

Tema Lube Oil Company
09.2012 - 12.2012
  • Determining the density of the base oil
  • Determining the viscosity of the base oil
  • Performing Crackle Test
  • Performing Demucibility test
  • Determining the Zinc and Copper content of the oil
  • Effluent testing
  • Calibrating the machines to meet standard

Education

Diploma - Wheel vehicle mechanic

United States Ordinance School
01.2024

Master's degree - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
06.2020

BSc - Applied Chemistry

University for Development Studies
06.2013

Skills

  • Electrophoresis
  • Issue Troubleshooting
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Chromatography
  • Sample Logging
  • Chemical Reagent Preparation

Certification

  • Master's Degree Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2020
  • Bachelor's Degree Applied Chemistry, University for Development Studies, 2013
  • Diploma Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, United States Ordinance School, 2024
  • Internship, Tema Lube Oil Company, 2012
  • W.A.S.C.E, Okuapeman Senior Secondary School, 2008
  • B.E.C.E, Liberty Preparatory School, 2005

Timeline

Lab Technician

Nth cycle
07.2024 - Current

Wheel Vehicle mechanic

Ohio National Guard
09.2023 - Current

Packaging Operator

Thermofisher Scientific
08.2023 - 08.2024

Research Assistant

Norway University for Science and Technology
11.2019 - 12.2020

Elective Chemistry and Science Teaching

Senior High School
01.2016 - 03.2017

Metallurgist

Sahara Royal Gold Refinery
08.2015 - 08.2017

Training

Sahara Royal Gold Refinery
05.2015 - 08.2015

Internship (Laboratory)

Manna Mission Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015

Pharmacy Department

Lekma Hospital
11.2014 - 08.2018

National service (Pharmacy)

Lekma Hospital
09.2013 - 10.2014

Internship

Tema Lube Oil Company
09.2012 - 12.2012

Diploma - Wheel vehicle mechanic

United States Ordinance School

Master's degree - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

BSc - Applied Chemistry

University for Development Studies
BENJAMIN KODUAH