Harry Chiririwa

I have more than 10 years postdoctoral experience in Chemistry. I want to work in a learning and challenging environment, utilizing my skills and knowledge to the best of my abilities and contribute positively to my personal growth as well as the growth of the organisation.

Skills include good communication, technical competency, collegiality, work ethic, problem solving as well as honesty. I want a position in a growing company that provides an opportunity to develop a steep learning curve, a proactive role and challenging tasks and also allows me to make positive contributions.

Quick thinking chemist, offering 10+ years of experience in chemical analytical methodologies – Well versed with scientific methods and techniques/applications and possess a thorough knowledge of research principles and examination techniques.

Experience includes:

1. Extensive experience in organic reaction and catalyst development, synthesis of organic molecules, and characterizing organic molecules (e.g. NMR, HPLC, UV/Vis, IR, etc.)
2. Trained in Organic Chemistry, Organometallic, Polymer Chemistry, or Supramolecular Chemistry.
3. Hands-on expertise in preparing and characterizing organic molecules and/or organic polymers.
4. Know how to search literature, identify reaction conditions, and optimize reactions.
5. Experience communicating scientific results via written or verbal media.
6. Experience collaborating with other researchers and/or mentoring research students.

• Good observation skills and ability to document accurately.
• Vast knowledge of quality control measures and general laboratory safety.

• Often worked simultaneously on numerous complex projects– Provided technical leadership and directed the activities of multiple projects and one or more assigned technicians.
• Recommended new/modified research projects – Analyzed reports and recommended changes required in the current approach.
• Provided solutions to problems with multiple variables, requiring innovation in methodology.
• Performed routine tests on materials that have already been processed as well as unfinished commodities – Trained self and mastered all software associated with the analysis process.
• Conducted several tests on commodities to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Documented and prepared timely reports on the tests conducted and the results obtained.

I have a PhD in Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis obtained from the University of Cape Town in South Africa