Ibrahim M Balogun
Sheffield
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Radiation Technician with extensive experience in laboratory environments and technical services. Proficient in supporting the Institute's National Personal Alpha Dosimetry Service, radiation instrument calibration, sealed source leak testing, advanced radiation measurement, radon monitoring, equipment maintenance and repair, and the operation of the National Radon Chamber. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and accuracy in all radiation-related activities. Adept at collaborating with laboratory staff and providing support for various Institute programs and initiatives as directed. Strong technical expertise and a passion for contributing to the advancement of radiation-related services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Control Engineer
Coca-Cola Europacific (CCEP)
01.2023 - Current
- · Provide advice to production on process issues and implement additional non-routine testing to resolve any issues.
- · Applying tests and procedures to monitor the manufacturing process and coordinate raw material, intermediate, and final product testing.
- · Making and supporting decisions of the quality of material suitable for release to the customer alongside resolving and investigating quality claims & resolving this through corrective action.
- · Collection and plating of micro and sensory samples from production lines.
- · Collection of retained samples and organisation of retained stores.
Production Laboratory Assistant
ITM Power (Energy Storage)
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Working in a production laboratory environment independently or as part of a small team.
- Using the semi-auto equipment in manufacturing the catalyst (Pt/Ir) which helps break down water in forming Hydrogen.
- Distilled water is properly used during the electrolysis of water.
- Operating and maintaining semi-automated laboratory equipment in the Manufacturing catalyst inks
- Undertaking in a sampling of soils and material porosity
- Sampling of different soil against water types.
- To deliver against targets under SQDCP (safety, quality, delivery, cost, people)
- Recording and analyzing data, Quality control
- Maintaining records to ISO 9001 (Quality Standard)
- Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
Radiation Scientist
National Institute Of Radiation Protection And Research
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Calibration of Survey meter using gamma spectroscopy, using a scintillation counter to detect during wipe test.
- Automated and manual extraction of nucleic acids from samples.
- Performs the placement of dosimeters on the final product configuration ensuring the correct and appropriate locations are captured.
- Performs the scheduling of products within the irradiator considering the Customer specification, the product configuration, the available capacity, other scheduled products, and the facility’s working hours.
- Report Writing (if applicable); Assists in the creation of protocols/reports.
- Performing routine laboratory functions to support scientific experiments and investigations
- Setting up, testing, adjusting, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus such as titrators, pH meters and centrifuges
- Recording, analysing, and writing reports, reviews and summaries on the findings of experiments and trials
- Contributing to the laboratory's organization and daily running, maintaining reagents' levels and ensuring a safe environment.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and always abide by the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Accurately labelled and stored tissue and samples in correct storage units ready for testing.
Assistant Manager Radiological Protection Safety
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
11.2012 - 07.2017
- To ensure the protection of life, health, property and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation while allowing the beneficial practices involving exposure to ionizing radiation
- To ensure operators and contractors possess the necessary competence.
- To ensure all facilities comply with conditions set out in the legislation, regulation and conditions for authorization.
- Review of Application/Renewal for Authorization of practices involving Ionization Radiation, Nuclear and Radioactive Materials in Nigeria to ensure the safety of life, health, property and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation.
- Carrying out Inspections (pre-authorization, compliance and enforcement) aimed at ensuring that all operators using radiation sources in Nigeria adhere strictly to guidelines of safe practice.
- Assist in developing guidelines for various practices involving Nuclear and Radioactive Materials.
- Prepare radiation safety manuals, training procedures and emergency response plans.
- Provide scheduled refresher training to radiation workers. Maintain the radiation workers' DOSE record and ensure compliance with the RPP requirements regarding this aspect.
- Liaise with local regulatory body NRRC and other government departments in radiation-related matters including the import/export processes and safeguards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University of Ilorin
Ilorin NG03.2011
Skills
- Needle localization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Screening mammography
- Computed tomography
- Patient positioning and radiation safety protocols
- Image acquisition and enhancement techniques
Certification
- Radiography Testing NDT - Lavender
- Certified Professional Chemist (CChem) - Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON).
- Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationist Active member.
- NEBOSH in-view.
- ISO 90001 CERT
- CQI MEMBER
- Full UK driver’s Licence.
- Experience in GFSI audits (BRC, ISO22001) and ISCC audits.
- Willing to travel.
Timeline
Process Control Engineer
Coca-Cola Europacific (CCEP)
01.2023 - Current
Production Laboratory Assistant
ITM Power (Energy Storage)
01.2022 - 12.2022
Radiation Scientist
National Institute Of Radiation Protection And Research
10.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager Radiological Protection Safety
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
11.2012 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University of Ilorin
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