Leah Ritah Nakyambadde
Kampala
Summary
SUMMARY OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Bachelor’s Degree in Science Technology (Chemistry) of Kyambogo
Experienced scientist with strong background in laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to achieve precise and reliable results. Adaptable to evolving project needs and highly skilled in data analysis, equipment maintenance, and quality control. Valued for reliability, technical expertise, and commitment to high standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Heartland Engineering Laboratory
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Laboratory Assistant
Ministry of Works and Transport
09.2015 - Current
- I am currently working with Ministry of Works and Transport as a Laboratory Assistant
- Handling, sampling, preparation, storage and disposal of samples
- Conduct field and laboratory tests in accordance with the work instructions and standard test methods
- Carrying out maintenance, checking and calibration of equipment before and after testing
- Enter test data into the test forms
- Maintain clean and safe working environment
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by laboratory technicians
- Excellent attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Research and analysis skills
- Experience working with lab equipment
- Mathematic and measurement skills
- Knowledge of computer research and analysis programs
- Good teamwork skills
- Ability to keep detailed records
Education
Bachelors - Science Technology (Chemistry)
Kyambogo University
01.2020
Diploma - Science Technology (Chemistry)
Kyambogo University
01.2016
Certificate - Science Laboratory Technology
Kyambogo University
01.2011
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Bweyogerere S.S
01.2005
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Research and analysis skills
- Experience working with lab equipment
- Mathematic and measurement skills
- Knowledge of computer research and analysis programs
- Good teamwork skills
- Ability to keep detailed records
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members on the force account project
- Achieved results by completing geotech with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 5 materials Engineers in the development of community access roads specifications
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for raw data collection and calculated
- Documented and resolved raw data tracking which led to the improvement of laboratory results.
Languages
English
Luganda
Workingexperience - Currentemployer
Ministry of Works and Transport, Laboratory Assistant, 09/18/15, Handling, sampling, preparation, storage and disposal of samples, Conduct field and laboratory tests in accordance with the work instructions and standard test methods, Carrying out maintenance, checking and calibration of equipment before and after testing, Enter test data into the test forms, Maintain clean and safe working environment, Perform any other duties as may be assigned by laboratory technicians
Contacts
nakyambaddeleah@gmail.com, 0785657857, 0701756762
References
- Eng. Ben Kyemba, Asst. Commissioner (Quality Assurance), Ministry of Works and Transport, 0772860418, 0702860418
- Eng. Tony Mugenyi, Asst. Commissioner (Material Testing and Research), Ministry of Works and Transport
Hobbies and Interests
- Dancing
- Singing
- Reading
- Adventure
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Mpigi District
- Date of Birth: 06/02/89
- Marital Status: Married
Affiliations
- Uganda Science and Technology Network (USTN)
- Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)
Certification
- Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA) – American Society for Quality.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation Skills Certificate – Coursera or edX platforms offer various courses by accredited institutions.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Heartland Engineering Laboratory
03.2022 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Ministry of Works and Transport
09.2015 - Current
Diploma - Science Technology (Chemistry)
Kyambogo University
Certificate - Science Laboratory Technology
Kyambogo University
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Bweyogerere S.S
Bachelors - Science Technology (Chemistry)
Kyambogo University
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