Venesa Akech

Analytical Chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in quality inspection, laboratory testing, product quality assurance, and manufacturing process control within FMCG production. Skilled in raw material inspection, in-process quality monitoring, finished product evaluation, analytical testing, quality documentation, defect identification, and compliance with quality management systems. Experienced in conducting inspections, maintaining accurate quality records, supporting root cause analysis, and collaborating with production teams to ensure products consistently meet quality specifications and customer requirements.

Quality Assurance & R&D Intern at Promasidor Kenya (2026-05 – Present)

• Conduct raw material, packaging material, in-process, and finished product inspections to verify compliance with company quality standards and product specifications.
• Perform hourly quality checks during production, identifying product defects, deviations, and non-conformities while supporting timely corrective actions.
• Carry out start-of-shift GMP, hygiene, and PPE compliance audits to ensure safe and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Perform analytical, physicochemical, microbiological, and water quality testing while maintaining accurate laboratory and inspection records.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA), quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize defects and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D teams to ensure consistent product quality, process compliance, and successful implementation of quality standards.

Quality Department Intern at East African Breweries Limited (EABL) (2025-07 – 2025-09)

• Conducted quality inspections and analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Verified product conformity against established quality specifications through laboratory analysis and routine inspections.
• Performed sample preparation, laboratory testing, and accurate documentation of inspection and analytical results.
• Assisted in identifying product quality deviations and implementing corrective quality actions.
• Supported calibration verification and routine inspection of laboratory equipment.
• Worked closely with production and quality teams to maintain consistent product quality throughout manufacturing.

Industrial Attachee at Kenya Bureau of Standards (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Performed laboratory testing and inspection of product samples using approved analytical methods and quality procedures.
• Conducted sample preparation, analytical measurements, and interpretation of laboratory results.
• Assisted in equipment calibration verification and laboratory quality control activities.
• Maintained laboratory documentation, inspection reports, and analytical records in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
• Identified non-conforming samples and supported investigations through scientific laboratory analysis.
• Ensured compliance with laboratory safety and quality management requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2021-09 – 2025-05)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Sacred Heart Girls' High School Mukumu (2017 – 2020)