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Oscar Amos Otieno

Valdosta,GA

Summary

I aim to secure a challenging and rewarding position in a growth-oriented organization offering diverse job responsibilities and potential for advancement.

A dynamic, result-oriented professional with outstanding conceptual and human relations skills. I am also an accountable, self-motivated individual with a great work ethic and a proven ability to achieve goals while focusing on quality.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Chemist

Erco worldwide
08.2021 - Current
  • Perform lab e/analysis on daily samples and final product.
  • Keep the lab organized and clean.
  • Making sure the lab is stocked with everything we need daily.
  • Ensure the SDS of every chemical we use in the plant is current.
  • Do weekly environmental and monthly inspections of the plant.
  • Make sure all the instruments are calibrated.
  • Ship monthly samples to our other plants across the country and outside the country.
  • Train new contractors on our plant and environmental safety.

Lab Technician for 5 Years/lab Supervisor for 2 Years

Optima Chemical LLC
09.2015 - 08.2021
  • Perform lab experiments in compliance with established procedures.
  • Identifying and troubleshooting equipment issues
  • Maintaining lab equipment and tools in clean, safe, and good condition
  • Follow preventive maintenance procedures and notify maintenance personnel of any equipment repairs and malfunctions.
  • Generate routine reports on laboratory experiments.
  • Conduct laboratory tests according to equipment specifications and standard operating procedures.
  • Order and stock laboratory supplies and instruments.
  • Work with other technicians to complete tasks within assigned timelines.
  • Help develop new laboratory procedures or enhancements to improve test quality and productivity.
  • Follow proper waste disposal and recycling methodologies.
  • Write experimental procedures and develop reports of test results.
  • Work with the supervisor in resolving experiment and equipment-related issues in a timely fashion.
  • Educate less experienced staff on SOPs and equipment usage.

Server/busser/banquet Set up

Valdosta Country Club
08.2013 - 09.2015
  • Take customer orders and answer questions about the menu.
  • Communicate with the manager about menu changes or special instructions.
  • Set the restaurant for banquet events and special occasions.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs after customers left, polished glass and silverware at the end of shift.
  • Prepare side stations with coffee and teacups at the beginning of the shift.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Ga
07.2023

Bachelor of Science in chemistry -

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Ga
12.2014

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications User (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytics and Problem Solving
  • Time management
  • Highest accuracy and stability in executing analytical work to reliably provide top quality results
  • Ability to provide top quality results in a safe manner
  • Excellent in dealing with people, excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experienced with basic laboratory operations and equipment for mixing, filtration, and pumping liquids
  • Ability to wear personal protection equipment and to lift weights up to 30 lbs
  • Experience with essential chemical laboratory equipment such as pH meters, viscometers, balance, and volumetric glassware
  • Flexible, capable of thinking “out of the box”
  • Familiarity with analytical instruments in general
  • Experienced working with GC, HPLC, FTIR, IC, Spectrometer, Flame Photometer and ICP

Certification

  • Linkedin Marketing Fundamentals, 09/01/2022, 09/01/2024
  • Mobile Experience Certification from google, 09/07/2022, 09/07/2023
  • Google Analytics Certification, 10/10/2022, 10/10/2023
  • ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor (3 day), 06/06/2022, Present
  • IATA: How to ship Dangerous Goods by air, 11/04/2021, Present

Timeline

Process Chemist

Erco worldwide
08.2021 - Current

Lab Technician for 5 Years/lab Supervisor for 2 Years

Optima Chemical LLC
09.2015 - 08.2021

Server/busser/banquet Set up

Valdosta Country Club
08.2013 - 09.2015

Master of Business Administration -

Valdosta State University

Bachelor of Science in chemistry -

Valdosta State University
Oscar Amos Otieno