Aspiring Analytical Chemist
Rilwele Hope Tshikhuwana
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Professional Profile
Motivated final-year BSc Chemistry and Biochemistry student at the University of Venda, currently awaiting final academic results. Possesses undergraduate practical laboratory experience in analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis and quantitative chemical analysis.
- Analytical Chemistry
- Mineral Analysis
- Precious Metals
- Laboratory Quality Assurance
Seeking an entry-level laboratory position, graduate internship or junior analyst opportunity.
Education
- 2021–2026
University of Venda
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Final-year student, awaiting final academic results.
- 2027 (Applied)
University of South Africa (UNISA)
BSc Honours in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
- Application submitted for 2027 admission. Admission outcome pending.
Undergraduate Laboratory Experience
- 2023–2026Details
University of Venda
Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory Practical Training · Thohoyandou
- Operated UV-Visible Spectrophotometry equipment for absorbance measurements and quantitative analysis.
- Operated Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy equipment for elemental analysis.
- Prepared standard solutions and constructed calibration curves.
- Performed titration experiments and concentration calculations.
- Conducted gravimetric analysis and performed chromatography practical experiments.
- Participated in ICP-MS sample preparation and observed instrument operation.
Technical and Laboratory Skills
- 1Instrumental AnalysisHands-on instrument operation of UV-Visible Spectrophotometry and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Observed ICP-MS operation and participated in sample preparation.
- 2Quantitative TechniquesPreparation of standard solutions, construction of analytical calibration curves, concentration determination, volumetric analysis, titration, and gravimetric analysis.
- 3Other TechniquesChromatography, chemical solution and reagent preparation, sample handling, experimental data collection, interpretation, and laboratory safety procedures.
Relevant Academic Coursework
Advanced Physical Chemistry
65%Analytical and Applied Biochemistry
58%Biochemical Techniques
57%Analytical Chemistry Instrumental Techniques
56%Organic Chemistry
54%Inorganic Chemistry
51%Additional Information
- Location: Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Driver’s Licence: Code 10
- Availability: December 2026
- Relocating: December 2026