Thomas Mlacha

Experience

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  Tropical Pesticides Research Institute (TPRI) Arusha , Tanzania

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

  Analytical Chemist

  Collected , labelled and stored pesticides sample according to laboratory specifications and performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.Maintained, cleaned, and prepared laboratory instruments for sample analysis.Prepared standard solutions for the analysis and quantification of pesticides sample . Performed analysis and quantification of various pesticide products using analytical instruments High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC).Determined the level and kind of pesticides residue present in various agricultural products using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Show less

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  Starpeco

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

  Petroleum Chemist

  Calibrated and validated laboratory instruments according to manufacturer recommendations.Tested lubricants sample for specific gravities, Total Acid Number, Total Base Number , pH and metal content.Production of bitumen emulsion and cutbacks emulsion.Monitored the production process to determine problems which are likely to affect the quality of the products and rectifying them.Provided excellent service and attention to customers and also demonstrated leadership by train others and making changes on the work system.Assessed and managed risks at the work place . Show less

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  Generation Empower

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  GenEm Cohort 1

  Developed strong interpersonal skills and mastered how to interact with others as a result of being lectured and trained in emotional intelligence.Increased the ability to work with others in a constructive , organised and collaborative way ensuring positive proffesional relationships.Builded essential commercial skills of customer centricity , service excellence and understood the importance of crafting a consistent customer experience.Developed the ability to communicate ideas effectively and with impact to an audience.Learned how to strategise , plan and execute a successful project.Developed the ability to be a leader, able to cultivate growth in oneself and others while achieving key business objectives. Show less

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  Seeds of Hope Youth Chapter

  Mar 2022 - now

  Maintained schedules and allocated tasks to team members.Planned and managed tasks to achieve objectives within time limits. Developed strong interaction and communication skills as a result of participating in team meetings and collaborating with guardians regarding special events.Organized team and resources to optimize timely deliverables.Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams and coordinated daily activities of the team.Planned social media content, topic of the month, career tips and career chats. Coordinated monthly webinars and career chats. Show less

  • Assistant Coordinator : Youth

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Outreach Officer

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Consultant : Youth

    Mar 2022 - Apr 2022