The document provides a summary and qualifications for KENOYE MUZAN-EKPELU including his educational background with degrees in chemistry, work experience in analytical laboratories developing and validating methods, and skills in analytical instrumentation and quality control. It also lists his employment history in laboratory roles with responsibilities like managing quality systems, supervising staff, and developing methods.

1. KENOYE MUZAN-EKPELU BSc, MSc IAS, MRSC
92, Clayburn Road, Hampton Centre, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. PE7 8GL
Mobile: (+44) 07940 704880; E-mail: k2muzan@yahoo.com
PersonalSummary:
I am a very enthusiastic and cheerful individual with a high regard for team-spirit; analytical and logical reasoning;
and optimum performance. As some of my hobbies and interests may suggest, I have very good imaginative reasoning
and always see new tasks as stepping stones for greater achievements and knowledge expansion. I will find it conducive
to work in an organisation where my activities will allow me interact with people of diverse disciplines, while upholding
the high ethical standards required of my profession.
Skills:
 Instrumental analytical skills: UV-Visible Spectrophotometry, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Headspace-Gas
Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, GC-MS, Total Organic Carbon (by NDIR), Dissolved Organic Carbon (by
NDIR), GC-Flame Ionisation Detector, Thermal Desorption-GC-MS/FID (with Deans Switch) and Konelab
Selective Analyser.
 Wet chemistry, Air Monitoring (Occupational Health and Safety), QC monitoring and method development.
 Computer literate: Data collection, assessing and inputting, LIMS, AIS-LIMS, Q-Pulse, OpenLab ChemStation,
Agilent ChemStation, Mass Hunter, Markes Thermal Desorber Software (TD100), Konelab 30i analyser software,
Sage, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
 Personnel management; laboratory supervision; instrument validation; method development and validation;
personnel training; quality control management; and Quality Management System development and auditing.
 COSHH; Commercial First Aid at Work (St John Ambulance certified); and Health and Safety skills.
 Possess good numerate, report-writing, time management and analytical problem-solving skills.
 Good verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients and co-workers.
 Quick learner, self-motivated, adaptable and work with minimal supervision (individually or within a team).
Achievements:
 Developed a Laboratory Quality manual (based in ISO/IEC 17025:2005) in preparation for UKAS pre-assessment.
 Developing a [Markes TD100] Thermal Desorption-GCMS/FID method for the analysis of the contents electronic
cigarette vapours: nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerine, diacetyl, acetoin, acetyl propionyl, ethylene glycol,
diethylene glycol, VOCs, etc.
 Developing a GCMS method for the analysis of electronic liquids for nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerine, acetoin,
diacetyl, acetyl propionyl, ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol.
 Developing a GC-FID (Agilent 7890B) for the analysis of TPH in soil and water samples while employing Back-
flush technique.
 Developing new gravimetric methods of analysing wastewater samples for a lab
 Successfully investigating interference problems within wet chemistry techniques for validated (and accredited)
methods, and publishing findings within group for training purposes.
 Successfully validating a Discrete Analyser (Konelab 30i) for the wateranalysis of Ammonia, Chrome VI,Nitrates,
Nitrites, Total Oxidised Nitrogen, Sulphates, Chlorides, Phosphates and Fluoride, and gaining UKAS accreditation
for all analytes within 3 months.
 Researching and developing a GC-MS method for the analysis of preservatives (parabens) in shampoo and body
lotion, as part of requirements for completing an MSc thesis in Instrumental Analytical Science.
 Improved the laboratory’s performance in the LGC inter-laboratory proficiency testing scheme and got a
commendation from the company directors after yearly UKAS quality audit.
 Worked in a research team that investigated the inhibitive properties of acidic and alcoholic extracts of "Delonix
regia" seeds in on Aluminium, in an acidic environment.
 Participated in volunteer team projects where my team carried out Youth Enlightenment Programmes,in secondary
schools, in order to teach them about Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention and positive living.

2. Educational / Professional Qualification:
MSc Instrumental Analytical Science Robert Gordon University, UK March 2013
Member Royal Society of Chemistry, UK March 2011
Graduate Member Nigerian Institute of Management January 2007
BSc Industrial Chemistry University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria December 2004
Recent/Current Training:
 Training on Markes Thermal Desorber and Agilent Deans Switch GC-MS: method development, optimisation and
data analysis. (March 2016) (Royal Society of Chemistry approved training delivered by Anthias Consulting Ltd)
 Qualified Person (QP) Roadshow: To QP or not to QP? (Feb 2016) (Delivered by RSSL Training)
 Comprehensive GCMS training (Agilent SQ with MSD Chemstation and Mass Hunter) (Sept & Nov 2015) (Royal
Society of Chemistry approved training delivered by Anthias Consulting Ltd)
 1½ day’s familiarisation training (in software, hardware and method development) using a Thermal Desorber
(TD100) by Markes Int’l ltd (Feb 2016)
 1 day’s familiarisation training (in software and hardware) on Deans Switch by Agilent (Feb 2016)
 Currently in a Professional Development Program with the Royal Society of Chemistry with the aim of attaining
Chattered Chemist (CChem) status.
 Attended workshop by ThermoFisher Scientific (April 2015): method optimisation; building robust methods;
hardware troubleshooting; and new technologies and modularity.
 Attended training by JSB, UK for an Agilent 7890B GC-FID (March 2015): maintenance, troubleshooting, method
development, instrument validation and software use (OpenLab).
 Training by Gael Ltd (2014) on use of Q-Pulse: software for Quality Assurance.
Employment History:
Senior GC/MS Analyst Electronic Cigarettes Ltd, UK Sept 2015 to date
 Manage/supervise the running of the laboratory.
 Develop and manage the laboratory’s Quality Manual (policies and procedures).
 Review and update laboratory quality procedures and policies.
 Take part in weekly inter-departmental meetings; and working with other departments (manufacturing,
marketing, sales and customer service) in an advisory capacity in order to optimise and maintain the quality of
service(s) rendered by the company.
 Perform analysis and generate reports on raw materials and finished products (e-liquids) using GC-MS/FID and
TD-GC-MS/FID.
 Investigate and troubleshoot formulation problems brought up by the manufacturing department.
 Attending external functions relating to work done; keeping abreast with changes in the industry; and engaging
in activities that support Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
 Reporting to the Managing Director regarding weekly functions of the laboratory and delegating responsibilities
when necessary.
 Maintain laboratory stock (ordering consumables) and provide critical advice to the Directors regarding capital
investments (e.g. procuring new instruments).
 Ensuring that the laboratory procedures are adhered, including the monitoring and maintenance of equipment
and records in accordance to the ISO Guide 17025.
 Undergo necessary training as needed and train other lab staff; maintaining up-to-date training records for all lab
staff; organise workloads and improve efficiency of work force after periodic assessments; act as a cover/support
when needed.
Senior Analyst Envirochem Analytical Laboratories, UK Jun 2014 to Aug 2015
 Quality Officer duties: review and maintain the quality procedures in Q-Pulse; monthly audits within the
laboratory according to the pre-set time schedule and register any finding in Q-Pulse; monitor and investigation
and CA/PAactions; register,investigate and complete remedial action in case of any IQCfailure; keepup to date
recordsfor every reference materialused in the laboratory and design and maintain suitable system for the follow

3. up of the expiry and stock keeping; regularly assess the laboratory’s performance against external proficiency
schemes (e.g. LGC Contest); and taking part in quality training.
 Senior Analyst duties:method development; method writing; continuous professional development; instrument
calibration; method validation; instrument validation; sample preparation; quality control monitoring (as it
pertains to tests done); transfer of knowledge to other laboratory staff via training; keeping work space tidy;
keeping trackon consumables and supplies; and perform gravimetric, colorimetric and chromatographic analysis
to UKAS and ISO 17025 standards.
 Site (field) duties: assess the workplace for suitability of proper analytical work and maintaining the required
quality standards; proper labelling, data collection, storage and appropriate data handling with full traceability;
control and provide appropriate safety and warning labelling and signs at the affected whole workplace at all
time; ensure health and safety procedures are followed strictly at all times; inform the client of any potential risk,
damage or emergency arising from the on-site work and if further surveillance or remedial action is needed;
ensure that all equipment are calibrated and every reagent is within its expiry date
Laboratory Supervisor Scientific Analysis Laboratories, UK Apr 2013 to Jun 2014
 Supervise a lab of 14 people involved in food, finished products and environmental analysis.
 Reporting to the Laboratory Manager regarding my day-to-day or weekly functions of the laboratory and
delegating responsibilities when necessary.
 Ensuring that the laboratory procedures are adhered, including the monitoring and maintenance of equipment
and records in accordance to the ISO Guide 17025.
 Undergo necessary training as needed and train other lab staff; maintaining up-to-date training records for all lab
staff; organise workloads and improve efficiency of work force after periodic assessments; act as a cover/support
when needed.
 Assist the Laboratory Manager in the recruitment of new staff: interviewing, induction, Health and Safety,
COSHH and Fire Risk Assessment briefing.
 Taking part in the lab Quality System Review and UKAS Assessments / Audits.
 Reviewing incoming jobs with the aid of LIMS before the lab staff receive the jobs; purchasing / ordering
necessary lab supplies; and managing the waste produced by the lab.
 Represent the laboratory group as a member of the Standing Committee of Analysts (SCA) for reviewing 'Blue
Book' methods and publications, organised by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
 Also work as a lab analyst (as given below)
Laboratory Analyst. Scientific Analysis Laboratories, UK. Mar 2008 to date
 Weekly and monthly calibration checks and maintenance on automatic pipettes, dispensers, UV-Vis
spectrophotometers, Gas Chromatography Flame Ionisation Detection (GC-FID); Gas Chromatography Mass
Spectrometer (GC-MS) with quadrupole mass analyser and Headspace Gas Chromatography mass Spectrometer
(HS-GC-MS), and KONE 30i Selective Analyser.
 Extraction and analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds in soil and water samples using HS-GC-MS and GC-
FID; and preparation / testing of standards and reagents; test for Mercury in food and water samples using an
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS); processing data relating to EPH,volatile aliphatic and aromatic
hydrocarbons, and data calculation and reporting on the lab’s IT program (LIMS).
 Distillation and colorimetry (involved in Phenol and Cyanide analysis) using the UV-Vis Spec, gravimetric
analysis for Total Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Suspended Solids and Static Dust in water samples.
 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD); Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD); Selective Ion Electrode analysis for
ammonia in water and effluent samples; colorimetric analysis for ethylene diaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA);
Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA); Ozone and Chlorine (Cl2, ClO2, NCl3) analysis in water samples by titration; Total
Chloride analysis in soil samples; colorimetric analysis of ionic species using Konelab Selective Analyser
(Discrete Analyser).
 Method development; instrument validation; participation in method audits; and ensuring that the laboratory SOP
is followed and current GLP standards are adhered to.
 Quality Control monitoring: quarterly reviews using Shewhart charts; stability and proficiency testing
(LGC Contests).

4. Recycling Surveyor / Promoter. Waste Watch, UK. Jan 2008 – Mar 2008
 Conducting door-to-door recycling surveys, recording data collected and ensuring data integrity.
Professional Interviewer. Kwest Business Research, U.K. Oct 2007 – Jan 2008
 Conducting face-to-face research interviews and inputting the data collected into a PDA.
Administrative Officer. MESO Industries Limited, Nigeria Sep 2006 – Sep 2007
 Job negotiation with clients; monitoring work progress; liaising with clients for service improvement.
 Cost budgeting and implementation; bill preparation and invoicing; handling payments by cash or cheques.
 Organizing meetings for departmental managers and directors.
Chemistry Teacher and
Youth-Peer Education Trainer. Iguobazuwa Grammar School, Nigeria Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
 Taught chemistry to the senior students and enlightened students on Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention
and positive living by organising Health Awareness programmes with colleagues.
Paint Chemist (Industrial Attaché) CHEQAN Nigeria Limited, Nigeria Aug – Sep 2003
and Store Assistant.
 Quality control (making metallo-gravure and flexo-graphic inks; emulsion and oil-based paints; lacquers; checking
viscosity, texture, colour and adhesion to substrate of finished products.)
 Laboratory formulation: learnt how to make gravure and flexographic inks, emulsion, oil-based paints and lacquers
using pilot plants in the lab and then extrapolating the volumes needed for mass production.
 Taking record of stock and assisting on the factory floor during mass production.
Leisure interests:
I enjoy reading a wide range of books, playing football, solving puzzles, drawing, singing in a choir, writing poetry,
watching movies, travelling and spending time with friends.
References available on request