Regina Leshika

 I have extensive knowledge in analyzing  drugs, pharmaceutical, precious metals and raw material samples, using the following analytical techniques  ICP-AES, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR and RAMAN Spectrometry. Experience in Wet Chemistry and fire assay. Experience of working in an accredited chemistry laboratory. This includes knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, 9001, 1800, and also the use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for data handling. Have also gained knowledge of statistical method validation, occupational health and safety, and also principles of quality management. I have good laboratory practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team.

Key Skills

Quality Assurance
Data extraction
Analytical Skills

Professional Experience

Oct 2011
Present
Forensic Analyst
South African Police Services Pretoria, ZA
Forensic Science Laboratory
Identification and classification of various drugs including pharmaceuticals, using GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR and Raman Spectrometry. 
Conduct research and analysis of non-routine/more complex drugs. 
Maintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS and LC-MS. 
Perform daily sampling and qualitative analysis of drugs and pharmaceutical samples.  Compiling sample reports, verification and interpretation of results. 
Statistical sampling and estimation of weights. 
Filing, Archiving and Disposal of various drugs. 
Completion of logbooks during analysis, filing, retrieving and archiving of samples and exhibit material. 
Legal aspects and Evidence handling according to Drug and Medicine act of South Africa. 
Report results to the Investigating Officers. 
Perform forensic investigation and give testimonial in Court. 
Conduct relevant research, develop and validate methods. 
Analyse proficiency testing data for validation of analytical accuracy. 
Complex analysis on exhibit received. 
Prepare final reports on findings for court purpose. 
Examination and analysis of chemistry related cases. 
Quality and SHE representative. 
Conducting internal Audits and handling of non-conformances lodged. 
Ensure compliance in following the Standard Operating Procedures. 
Conduct safe inspections and witnessing. 
May 2008
Dec 2010
GRADUATE TRAINEE
Anglo American Mokopane, ZA
Mining Company
Analysis of water using pH and conductivity meter 
Calibration of glassware and Analytical Instruments                         
Recording and reporting of results using LIMS 
Determination of major and trace elements amounts using ICP-OES 
Determination of ferrous, freeacid,H+ and chloride amounts using Autotitrator 
Determination of total dissolved solids (TDS) and total suspended solids (TSS) in  water samples 
Development and validation of methods 
Interaction with external customers 
Maintenance and troubleshooting of ICP-OES 
Determination of chemical oxygen  demand (COD) in water samples 
Determination of inorganic anions in environmental samples by HPLC. 
Determination of total Sulphur and Carbon in solids samples using LECO 632 
Determination of hexavalent chromium 6 and Sulphide using UV-VIS 
Fusing PGM Samples to be run on ICP-OES 
Adhere to SHE principles and procedures 
Fire-Assay: Preparation and collection of sample for precious metal analysis 
Analysis of precious metal samples using ICP-AES 
Usage of XRF  for verification of ore samples
Analysis of ore samples using analytical techniques such as titration, dissolution and gravimetric analysis 
 

Education

Dec 2009
Dec 2010
B-TECH Chemistry in Department of Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
Dec 2006
Dec 2009
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry in
Tshwane University of Technology
Dec 2004
Dec 2005
Matric Certificate in Waterberg High School

Certifications

2013
Agilent 6200 LC-MS: Time-of-Flight Theory and Prac
Science Revise
2012
GC Theory and Analytical Quality Assurance
Wits- School of Chemistry
2011
Stable Light Isotope Mass Spectrometry
University of Cape Town
2013
Statistical Method Validation
Wits- School of Chemistry
2015
LabX System Training
Microsep
2019
Project Management Foundations
University of Cape Town

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading books
  • Cycling
  • Events Planning

Languages

English
(Fluent)
Sotho
(Native)
Tshwana
(Basic)

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