SYDNEY KASEKE
Summary
Detail-oriented Environmental Health Professional with 8 years of experience in industrial hygiene, wastewater management, and laboratory compliance. Expertise in the Environmental Management Act and Statutory Instrument 268 of 2018, enforcing chemical safety and pollution mitigation protocols. Skilled in managing water purification systems, conducting environmental risk assessments, and performing public health inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized analytical instruments (FTIR, GC, AAS) to audit structural safety profiles and analyze unknown toxic residues, enhancing safety protocols.
- Chemical Safety Enforcement: Oversee the storage, handling, and inspection of all incoming hazardous substances in strict compliance with SI 268 of 2018 guidelines.
- Updated and executed standard work instructions for chemical waste disposal, ensuring compliance to prevent accidental environmental discharge.
- Environmental Auditing: Perform routine safety inspections across facility zones to identify potential health hazards and environmental containment risks.
Laboratory Technician
Goldstar Sugars Harare (Star Africa Corp)
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Effluent & Pollution Control: Led chemical analysis of industrial effluent water using the Permanganate Value method, ensuring compliance with environmental discharge limits.
- Contamination Risk Mitigation: Inspected processing and storage zones daily to detect, report, and eliminate biological or chemical contamination and product mix-up risks.
- Industrial Utility Safety: Tested and evaluated boiler water systems for dissolved oxygen, sulfates, and heavy hardness indicators to guarantee chemical stability.
- Compliance Reporting: Developed comprehensive manufacturing and health metric logs to meet ISO 9001 and municipal health regulations.
Laboratory Technician (Science Technology Department)
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Water Treatment Operations: Oversaw technical operations and chemical dosing regimes of localized water purification plant, ensuring safe distribution of water.
- Conducted laboratory tests adhering to safety and quality protocols.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for accurate results.
- Prepared chemical solutions and reagents for experiments and analyses.
- Inventory Control: Managed legal logs, warning labels, and risk frameworks for hazardous chemical reagents and high-risk inventory items, enhancing safety compliance.
Laboratory Technician (Soil Science Department)
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Coordinated experimental testing protocols for water chemistry, soil ion-exchange capacities, and pH monitoring to ensure compliant public health standards.
- Conducted experiments following established protocols in various laboratory settings.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper functioning of all instruments.
- Assisted in training new staff on laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
Laboratory Technician
+Chemistry and Soil Research Department
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Foliar & Plant Trials: Performed digestion and field analysis on plant tissues to evaluate heavy metal uptake and crop performance under varying conditions.
- Environmental Matrix Testing: Conducted soil diagnostics assessing pH, texture, nitrogen, and phosphorus levels to identify trends in environmental degradation.
- Executed laboratory experiments using specialized equipment and techniques.
- Prepared and analyzed samples for various research projects.
- Maintained laboratory inventory and ordered necessary supplies.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Chemical Technology
Harare Polytechnic
HarareNational Diploma (ND) - Chemical Technology
Harare Polytechnic
HarareNational Certificate (NC) - Chemical Technology
Harare Polytechnic
HarareSome College (No Degree) -
Warren Park High 1
Warren , HarareSkills
- Chemical Analysis
- Laboratory techniques
- Analytical instrumentation
- Quality Control Checks
- Regulatory Compliance
- Chemical safety enforcement
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Environmental auditing
- Standards Frameworks
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/20/83
Licence
Class 2 Drivers Licence
Professional References
- Mr. Mambanda, Chief Laboratory Technician, Midlands State University, mambandai@staff.msu.ac.zw, +263 77 461 7366
- Karen Kwidin, Production Manager, Goldstar Sugars Harare (Star Africa Corp), +263 73 541 7612
- Mr. Chipungare, Chief Technician, Chemistry and Soil Research Department, +263 77 560 3024
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Midlands State University
01.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Goldstar Sugars Harare (Star Africa Corp)
01.2017 - 12.2022
Laboratory Technician (Science Technology Department)
Harare Polytechnic College
01.2017 - 12.2017
Laboratory Technician (Soil Science Department)
University of Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 12.2017
Laboratory Technician
+Chemistry and Soil Research Department
01.2015 - 12.2015
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Chemical Technology
Harare Polytechnic
National Diploma (ND) - Chemical Technology
Harare Polytechnic
National Certificate (NC) - Chemical Technology
Harare Polytechnic
Some College (No Degree) -
Warren Park High 1