Medried Muyongo

Skilled Laboratory Manager with background in overseeing lab operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Familiarity with maintaining laboratory equipment, conducting tests, interpreting results and troubleshooting complex issues. Strengths include sound decision-making skills, strong leadership, and effective communication. In previous roles, implemented streamlined processes that improved efficiency and productivity within the lab environment. Personable and dedicated customer service representative with extensive experience in industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

• Research Technologist/ Laboratory Manager, University of Namibia (Main Campus), 2016 - Present, Responsible for procurement of all lab supplies and equipment to be used on the different projects including obtaining quotations and reordering depleted reagents and consumables., Ensure all equipment is in optimal working condition through scheduling maintenance and repairs when necessary., Responsible for lab maintenance and cleaning, repair of fixtures and equipment., Assist in preparation, consolidation and updating of lab safety and experimental protocols, as well as to ensure compliance with these documents., Participate in lab work for phytochemical analysis and bioassays and assist in setting up of the bioassays and experiments., Updating protocols and quality assurance ensuring all results are accurate., Validation of protocols., Performing any tasks assigned by the Head of department and Supervisor., Involved in the accreditation task force., Development of Quality Management System., Implementation of ISO/IEC 9001.
• Laboratory Chemist (Supervisor), Weatherly Mining Namibia (Otjihase Mine), 2013 - 2015, Establish work system and Procedures., Coordinates Processes of the Laboratory request., Evaluate Laboratory tasks., Ordering of equipments and Consumables., Compiles Comprehensive reports., Liaise with other departments on the Mine., Carries out research., Allocates work to subordinates according to their levels., Monitor Quality Control., Initiates disciplinary Actions., Supervise and train Assayer., Ensure Maintenance of equipment such as Leco Sulphur analyzer for sulfur analysis; Atomic Absorption (AA) for Copper, Zinc, and Silver; Electronic Sieve Shaker for particle size distribution measurements; and Electrolyte equipment for copper determination in solutions., Troubleshooting of Equipment systems., Prepares stock Solution., Maintain service and breakdown period of all Laboratory equipment., Ensure the Health and Safety of employees.
• Chemist (Supervisor), Bureau Veritas (Otjihase Mine), 08/2011 - 07/2013
• Data Processor (QC/QA), Reptile Uranium Namibia, Swakopmund, 2008 - 07/2011, Maintenance of Laboratory assay data and Field data., Conversion of Gamma assays Las files using Micromine., Validation of Laboratory results, field assay results, and Lithology., Capture data.
• Science Teacher, Concordia College, Windhoek, 2004 - 2007
• Tutor, Namibia college of open learning (NAMCOL), 2004 - 2007
• Clerk, Min. Education: Research, Science, and Technology, 2003
• Research Project, University Research Project, Water Analysis around Windhoek

• Netball coach, LRC coordinator
• Teenagers Against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse (TADA) coordinator

• To be exposed in the real Industrial and Scientific Environment.
• Help develop a culture of hard working and productivity in any organization.
• To nurture as a scientist.

• Mr. Kasongo Ilunga, Processing Manager, Weatherly Mining Namibia, Otjihase Mine, 0815616333/0814432875
• Mr. John-Paul Mubita, Data Processing Manager, Reptile Uranium Namibia, Swakopmund, 081 6291 605
• Prof. Davis Mumbengegwi, Research, Science & Technology, University of Namibia, 081 4053 702
• Dr. A. Ishola, H.O.D: Pharmaceutical chemistry, University of Namibia, 0812438603

Kizito College, Grade 12 (Certificate), Cambridge, 11/1996, University of Namibia, Master of Science in Microbiology, Ongoing, University of Namibia, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Honors), 2019, University of Namibia, BSc (Chemistry & Biology), 2003, Micromine, Micromine and Geodatabase, Emergence management training and Specialist Service, Basic First Aid, Labor Solution Pty Ltd, Labor Development Programme, SADCAS, ISO/IEC 17025 Requirement & Internal Auditing, SADCAS, ISO/IEC 9001 Requirement & Internal Auditing

• ID Number: 791007 00029
• Place of Birth: Katima Mulilo
• Date of Birth: 10/07/79
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Namibian
• Marital Status: Married

• Bachelor of Science Honors in Microbiology
• ISO9001 and ISO 17025
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physiological Biology
• Grade 12 Cambridge certificate