Onemus Mwaka
A Chemical and Process Engineering graduate with one year of experience in raw materials evaluation and process parameter monitoring. Adept at supporting quality control processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent product standards.
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About
A detail-oriented Graduate Chemical and Process Engineer and Quality Analyst with hands-on experience in industrial laboratory analysis, quality control, and raw material testing within manufacturing and laboratory environments. Skilled in chemical and physical analysis, laboratory documentation, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols. Knowledgeable in applying ISO 17025 principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Quality Assurance (QA) systems to ensure accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
Recognized for strong analytical ability, reliability in laboratory operations, and commitment to continuous improvement in industrial quality and materials testing environments.
Experience
Quality Intern at East African Breweries Limited (2026-01 – 2026-03)
- Conducted raw material quality testing at intake to verify compliance with process and production specifications prior to offloading.
- Monitored critical process parameters in raw material handling and collaborated with production and operations teams to resolve deviations and minimize material losses.
- Maintained accurate laboratory test records, batch documentation, and traceability logs in compliance with quality management systems.
Quality Intern at CSI International Limited (2025-08 – 2025-10)
- Performed chemical analyses of mineral samples, soil, and water, as well as microbiological testing of water samples in accordance with SOPs and quality assurance protocols.
- Operated and maintained analytical laboratory instruments, ensuring adherence to calibration schedules and quality control procedures.
- Maintained laboratory documentation, technical records, and test logs, ensuring full sample traceability in compliance with quality management systems.
- Applied root cause analysis techniques to investigate laboratory non-conformities and contributed to corrective actions.
- Developed practical understanding of ISO 17025 laboratory quality management systems.
- Ensured strict adherence to laboratory safety standards, SOPs, and proper handling of reagents and analytical equipment.
Industrial Intern at Basco Products Kenya Limited (2024-05 – 2024-08)
- Applied Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and PPE requirements in a plant environment while handling industrial raw materials.
- Supported process quality assurance by ensuring only compliant raw materials entered the production system.
- Conducted quality control testing on paint products to evaluate performance parameters against established standards.
- Supported Research and Development (R&D) activities by benchmarking in-house products against competitor formulations and performance metrics.
- Gained practical experience in paint formulation, raw material evaluation, and batch processing operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Monitored production time cycles and workflow efficiency, maintaining accurate production and quality documentation.
- Collected production samples for laboratory analysis while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and SOPs across production and quality control departments.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Process Engineering – Moi University – Main Campus, Eldoret (2021 – 2025)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Nuu Boys Secondary School, Mwingi (2016 – 2019)
