Moses Matanda

Industrial Chemist with IT background and over four years of experience in water quality analysis, industrial laboratory operations, research, and higher education teaching. Demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance monitoring, physicochemical testing, laboratory instrumentation handling, data analysis, and technical reporting. Experienced in mentoring diploma and certificate students in applied chemistry and laboratory techniques.

Committed to maintaining high safety, regulatory, and academic standards in research and teaching environments.

Water Quality Technician & Research Analyst - HOMAWASCO Ltd

(2021-05 - 2022-02)

• Conducted routine water quality monitoring and physicochemical analysis.
• Operated UV-Vis spectrophotometer, BOD/COD analyzers, analytical balance, PH and conductivity meters.
• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted laboratory data for reporting.
• Maintained laboratory safety standards and documentation protocols.
• Sterilization and laboratory disinfection procedures.
• Detection and monitoring of indicator organisims such as E. coli and total coliforms.
• Lab biosafety and biosecurity practices.
• Jar test optimization.
• Aseptic laboratory techniques.
• Biological waste water treatment principles

Industrial Research & Equipment Handling - Thika research centre

(2022-05 - 2023-02)

• Operated UV-Vis spectrophotometer, centrifuge, rotary evaporator, and muffle furnace.
• Participated in calibration, maintenance, and adherence to laboratory SOPs.
• Microbial contamination control.
• Documentations in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices. (GLP).
• Physiochemical and microbiological analysis.

Tutor of applied science - Homabay town technical training institute

(2025-05 - 2025-12)

• Delivered lectures in Industrial Chemistry and Water Quality Analysis.
• Prepared lesson plans and supervised laboratory practical sessions.
• Mentored students in research projects and data interpretation.

Analytical Chemistry Research Assistant - Homabay county water treatment compan

(2023-03 - 2024-04)

• Performed qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
• Operated UV-Vis spectrophotometer and analytical instruments.
• Conducted method validation and QA/QC.
• Prepared laboratory reports.

Industrial Chemistry Research Assistant - Ndhiwa sugar company ltd

(2024-08 - 2025-02)

• Conducted industrial chemical investigations.
• Evaluated raw materials and products.
• Supported process optimization.
• Maintained SOP compliance.

Research Analyst - Kisumu Institute Of Research Department (KIRD)

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

• Designed and conducted laboratory and field research.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted scientific data.
• Prepared technical reports and presentations.
• Applied statistical analysis, (Anova technique).

Water Quality Research Officer

• Investigated water treatment processes.
• Performed physicochemical and microbiological analyses.
• Evaluated treatment efficiency.
• Recommended process improvements
• Water microbial sampling and analysis.
• Preparations of microbial culture media.
• Sterilization and laboratory disinfection procedures.
• Detection and monitoring of indicator organisims such as E. coli and total coliforms.
• Lab biosafety and security practices.

Chemistry – physics teacher - Starlight Senior School Nabukhisa - Bungoma county

• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plan, and record of work covered.
• Asesement of learners through practical test and assessment exams.
• Planning and delivering engaging lessions in chemistry and physics in line with KCSE /CBE.

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry with IT - Tom Mboya University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Namwela Boys High School (2016 - 2019)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Sikusi Primary School (2006 - 2015)