LEONARD HOMATENI
Windhoek
Summary
BSc (Honours) Chemistry (Medicinal) graduate from University of Namibia with extensive laboratory experience in chemical analysis and synthesis. Certified in Fundamentals of Quality Assurance, demonstrating proficiency in SOPs, documentation, compliance, and laboratory safety. Experienced STEM tutor since 2023, showcasing strong analytical thinking, technical communication, and data interpretation skills. Well-suited for roles in laboratory, QA/QC, mining, industrial, and graduate chemistry sectors. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Support
Freelance
Windhoek
07.2024 - Current
- Managed scheduling, correspondence, and basic record keeping
- Assisted with data organisation and customer service
- Supported general office administration tasks
Chemistry / STEM Tutor
Freelance
Windhoek
01.2023 - Current
- Tutored undergraduate students in chemistry and related STEM subjects
- Explained complex scientific concepts clearly and accurately
- Assisted with laboratory reports, calculations, and result interpretation
- Supported exam preparation and academic performance improvement
- Maintained structured lesson plans and professional documentation
Academic Laboratory Experience
University of Namibia
Windhoek
03.2021 - 10.2025
- Performed chemical reagent preparation and sample handling
- Conducted analytical and instrumental laboratory experiments
- Operated laboratory equipment including centrifuges, microscopes, and spectroscopic instruments
- Recorded experimental data accurately and followed laboratory safety protocols
- Applied good laboratory practice (GLP) principles during experiments
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Chemistry (Medicinal)
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek04-2026
Skills
- Chemical synthesis and reagent preparation
- Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
- UV–Visible Spectroscopy
- FTIR Spectroscopy
- Basic laboratory diagnostics and sample handling
- Quality assurance principles (SOPs, documentation, compliance)
- Laboratory safety and chemical handling
- Data recording, analysis, and reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SPSS
- PPE compliance
Certification
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Quality Assurance, Alison
- Certificate in Basics of Real Estate and Property Management, Alison
- Laboratory Safety Training (Academic), University of Namibia
References
Available on request
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Oshiwambo, Fluent
- Afrikaans, Conversational
- Khoekhoegowab, Conversational
Timeline
Administrative Support
Freelance
07.2024 - Current
Chemistry / STEM Tutor
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
Academic Laboratory Experience
University of Namibia
03.2021 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Chemistry (Medicinal)
University of Namibia (UNAM)