• Conduct experiments and assist in the development of research projects under the supervision of senior researchers.• Prepare, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and calibration.• Develops and optimize methods for sample preparation processing, extraction and analysis.• Analyse and report organic contaminants such as pesticides, PCBs, total petroleum contents and PAHs in food and environmental samples with GCMS applying different sample… Show more • Conduct experiments and assist in the development of research projects under the supervision of senior researchers.• Prepare, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and calibration.• Develops and optimize methods for sample preparation processing, extraction and analysis.• Analyse and report organic contaminants such as pesticides, PCBs, total petroleum contents and PAHs in food and environmental samples with GCMS applying different sample introduction techniques such as split/splitless injection.• Collect, record, and analyze experimental data using various software applications.• Perform routine laboratory tests and document results according to established protocols.• Assist in the training and supervision of new laboratory personnel and students.• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all laboratory activities.• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, results, and future plans.• Registers all samples received and make them ready for analysis as well as documenting and reporting of results.• Collaborate with researchers to conduct experiments, develop new analytical techniques and analyze data for publication. Show less

Creating food safety awareness and intervening in capacity building for food safety within Ghana and across the globe.Providing food safety training and running food safety workshops within two selected sectors in the food industry, thus; Farmers / Farm Produce Exporters and Food Processors / Manufacturers.Campaigning and creating food safety awareness’ by running workshops for schools, street vendors and other group of concern individuals (all stakeholders of the food system).

Research on microplastics pollution and policy development: A case study of the River Schie in the Netherlands.

• Field and Laboratory analysis for sanipath study.• Environmental sample collection and processing for microbial isolation.• Sample analysis using the method of membrane filtration and ultrafiltration for the determination of E-coli, Enterococci and Vibrio chorerae in water, waste water and food.• Member of a research team working on “Assessment of Fecal Exposure Pathways in Low-Income Urban Settings”(Sanipath Study) for Emory University, USA