Richard Visser

Motivated and accomplished biochemistry honours graduate with 2 years' technical sales experience in petrochemical water treatment. Expertise in LC-MS and NMR techniques. Seeking a challenging position in a research or industry setting to advance my skills and knowledge towards furthering scientific understanding and discoveries. Able to relocate and capable of starting work at soonest notice.

Technical Sales Representative at Buckman Laboratories (2024-01 – Present)

Enhanced and maintained customer relations with Sasol and NATREF and aided in functioning of Buckman Sasolburg

• Performing chemical analysis of cooling towers, boilers, closed loop systems and effluent plants by drawing up dosing schedules to maintain plant conditions within specified key parameters to control scaling, fouling and corrosion
• Delivering monthly reports to keep key stakeholders informed
• Managing the forecasting and logistic delivery of chemical orders to ensure supplies are always in stock when required
• Coordinating a team workflow, formulating SOP's, and training other personnel to improve staff performance and efficiency
• Carefully handling and distributing bulk hazardous chemicals according to safety protocols
• Successfully managing both internal and customer projects related to the implementation of chemical dosing protocols

Lecturer's Assistant at North-West University (2022-02 – 2022-06)

Improved the efficiency and effectiveness of undergraduate biochemistry laboratory practical sessions for BCHN322 — Advanced Biochemistry

• Preparing laboratory materials for practical sessions, including equipment and reagents
• Administrative tasks like grading assignments and lab reports, maintaining class records, and processing student feedback
• Providing academic support through conducting review sessions to reinforce key concepts, supervising and demonstrating experimental techniques during practical laboratory sessions, and evaluating student's Harvard referencing

Care Assistant at Tehuis Retirement Home (2018-07 – 2018-10)

Improved day-to-day life for staff and residents through providing assistance

• Feeding elderly and infirm residents
• Cleaning and room maintenance
• Administration of daily medication
• Providing company and emotional support for mentally handicapped residents

BHSc. Honours in Biochemistry – North-West University (2022)

BSc. in Chemistry and Biochemistry – North-West University (2019 – 2021)

High School (NSC) – Curro (2014 – 2018)