Nicodemus Mutua

With a proven track record at NEELKATH GROUP, I excel in laboratory work competency and team building, enhancing quality control through innovative SOPs and equipment maintenance. Skilled in multitasking and problem-solving, I significantly contribute to product excellence and team efficiency, embodying adaptability and a commitment to safety and precision.

Lab Supervisor at NEELKATH GROUP (2024-11 – Present)

• Quality oversight on all products.
• Provision of all lab standards and SOPs, XRF machine usage and maintenance.
• Coordinating with chemists in the lab, certification and dispatch coordination.
• Daily manpower availability for both day and night shifts confirmed with the shift schedule, discussing any changes with the manager and implementing them.
• Physical inspection of raw stones and arrangement of sample collection for analysis preparation and standardization of acid and reagents, cross-checking prepared solutions.
• Cross-checking product quality by rechecking samples (Quicklime, Hydrated lime, particle size and reactivity).
• Daily bag weight cross-checking by taking random bags of quicklime and hydrated lime.
• Preparing daily production report and hydrated lime report.
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the Lab Manager.
• Performing chemical analysis of limestone and gypsum in accordance with ASTM C25-11 standard to ensure material quality and compliance with industry specifications.
• Performing Ash Content Analysis (%) according to ASTM D5630 to determine inorganic filler levels in polymer samples.
• Conducting Moisture Content Testing (%) following ASTM D6980 for accurate moisture quantification in plastic resins.
• Measuring Melt Flow Index (MFI, g/10 min) using ASTM D1238 to evaluate thermoplastic flow characteristics.
• Determination of Bulk Density (g/L) as per ASTM D1895 to assess material packing efficiency.
• Counting Number of Granules per Gram for particle consistency and quality control.
• Determination of Brightness and Whiteness using Datacolor Elrepho spectrophotometer to ensure optical quality standards.
• Particle Size Distribution with Mastersizer laser diffraction analyzer for size consistency and dispersion analysis.

Lab Analyst at BASE TITANIUM LTD (2019-11 – 2024-11)

• Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all activities.
• Ensuring all data from analysis is correctly captured in the LIMS system.
• Monitoring consumable levels and reporting to the supervisor.
• Inspecting equipment before use.
• Analyzing samples using analytical instruments.
• Receiving and sorting samples numerically.
• Self-improving and encouraging others to do likewise.
• Making commitments and delivering.
• Performing routine maintenance on laboratory instruments to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime due to malfunctions.
• Contributing to a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines and promoting best practices among colleagues.

Lab Analyst at SGS KENYA LTD (2013-09 – 2019-11)

• Receiving and sorting samples numerically.
• Analysis of samples using XRF instrument.
• Pulverizing and crushing samples.
• Determining moisture and slimes content in samples.
• Determining HMC in samples by means of density separation.
• Determining particle size distribution.
• Performing sample preparation using pressed powder pellet and fusion technique.
• Verifying analytical instruments.
• Performing first-line maintenance on equipment as required.
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment, participating in troubleshooting, investigation, and problem-solving to ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, SOPs, ISO 17025.
• Maintaining housekeeping practices within the department to ensure that work areas and surrounding environments are clean at all times.
• Ensuring that clients' testing requirements are fully met and that set turnaround time (TAT) is complied with at all times.
• Complying with the QHSE policy of the company for safety procedures.
• Setting priorities for analytical jobs to bring them to completion in a timely manner.

Laboratory Analyst/RO Plant Operator at MOMBASA CEMENT LTD (2011-04 – 2013-09)

• Operating the reverse osmosis water plant to provide clean water for drinking.
• Conducting full chemical analysis of water.
• Determining the chemical elements in clinker and slag as per the quality control testing frequencies established by the quality control manager (e.g., daily and weekly tests).
• Conducting in-house water treatment and pH adjustment.
• Performing chemical analysis on all materials used for cement production such as clinker, gypsum, coal, and others if necessary.
• Ensuring all working materials, equipment, and solutions are available and in good order.
• Competent with modern laboratory instruments such as X-ray fluorescence and flame photometer.
• Preparing and standardizing laboratory solutions.
• Ensuring the standard of products as per the company's requirements.
• Maintaining up-to-date records of outstanding equipment defects.

Intern at COAST WATER SERVICES BOARD (2011-01 – 2011-04)

• Assisting in carrying out full chemical and biological tests in water.
• Gaining experience in community mobilization.
• Training stakeholders on hygiene and sanitation issues.
• Ensuring safe storage of laboratory supplies and chemical reagents, monitoring their utilization and replacement.
• Cleaning laboratory glassware and safe storage.
• Assisting in the preparation of chemicals, reagents, and media for water tests and analysis.
• Collecting water samples.
• Assisting in ensuring chlorination of water is carried out.
• Monitoring residue chlorine in water (FRC) to ensure the community is supplied with safe and clean water.
• Gaining ultimate knowledge of standards for drinking water quality and WHO standards.

DIPLOMA – MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (2010-12)

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION – GIGIRI NZEENI LIONS BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL (2007-12)

KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (KCPE) – KYENI PRIMARY SCHOOL (2002-12)