About Candidate

Scientist with skills in both analytical and industrial chemistry application. This covers the the discovery of theoretic chemistry, to products formulation, testing and application in the real world.

Franklin Mufaro Chipendo
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    Education

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    MBA in Leadership and Management 2020
    National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

    MBA course blending leadership and management aspects.

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    BSc in Applied Chemistry (honours) 2011
    National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

    Chemistry qualification majoring on transforming theoretical chemistry to practicable chemistry

    Work & Experience

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    Laboratory Manager 01/01/2023
    Betach Pty Ltd

    Responsible for the day to day technical operations of the laboratory, covering scopes of chemistry, environmental and microbiology testing, tribology, and engineering services. Lab Operations, Risk management, Customer Service

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    Manager - Import/Export Inspections 1/7/2020 - 31/12/2022
    Standards Association of Zimbabwe

    Management of Import/Export Inspection Division - Management of the Government of Zimbabwe CBCA program at SAZ - Management of Inspections via BOBS SIIR project for exports from Zimbabwe into Botswana - Resource, Equipment and Personnel Management - Planning, Budgeting and Strategy Implementation - Operational Risk Management

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    Quality Assurance Officer 01/04/2015 - 30/06/2020
    Standards Association of Zimbabwe

    - ISO 17025 Quality Manager for Multisite Laboratories (3) - ISO 17025 Management/Nominated Representative - Responsible for Laboratory Accreditation with SADCAS - Development and Implementation of Lab Management System - Management Reporting (Management System Reviews) - Root Cause, Corrective & Preventive Actions (RCA, CAPA/Risk) - Management System Auditing ISO 9001, 17020, 17025, 45001

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    Senior Chemist 21/11/2011 - 31/03/2015
    Standards Association of Zimbabwe

    - Responsible for the technical and testing activities of the Chemistry Lab - Supervision of Laboratory Analysts - Lab QA/QC activities (Control Charts, Validation, Method Development) - Proficiency Testing activities (SADCMET, APTECA, LCG FUELS, NLA Micro) - Technical Signatory for SADCAS Accredited Tests