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Vicario Ngwenya

@vicariongwenya

Biotechnologist at Acumen’s Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Plant Project, supporting water-quality testing and evaluating chlorine dioxide as an alternative disinfectant.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m interested in applying my scientific expertise to AI training, evaluation and data quality roles.

At Acumen’s Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Plant Project, I provide quality control and assurance support for water-treatment activities. I conduct and interpret water-quality and treatment-process tests, and support evaluation of chlorine dioxide as an alternative disinfectant to chlorine gas.

For my MSc research at Chinhoyi University of Technology, I applied bioinformatics and in-silico approaches to prioritize plant-derived compounds relevant to HPV-associated cervical cancer. My experience also includes laboratory testing, PCR techniques, scientific data analysis and documentation; I’m developing Python, Linux/Bash and AI data-evaluation skills, with an interest in AI training, evaluation and data quality roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Quality Control / Assurance Consultant

Current

Acumen

Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)

Provide quality control and quality assurance support for water-treatment activities, including testing, process monitoring, and documentation. Support evaluation of chlorine dioxide as an alternative disinfectant and review test results to identify deviations.

Quality Control Quality Assurance Water Quality Testing SOPs GLP Data Analysis Documentation Troubleshooting

Laboratory Technician

Vita Nova Africa

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025 (11 months)

Conducted laboratory tests to generate reliable analytical data, performed water testing, and calibrated/maintained instruments. Prepared deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend-analysis documents.

Laboratory Testing Water Quality Analysis instrument calibration SOPs GLP Data Analysis Documentation Sample Preparation

Sales Manager

Silo Fill Enterprises

Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Engaged customers to identify agricultural needs and provided evidence-based product recommendations. Built customer relationships, managed sales activities, and delivered product demonstrations and training.

Sales Customer Relationship Management technical advice Product Demonstrations Training

Laboratory Intern

Bulawayo Provincial Veterinary Laboratory

Jun 2020 - Jan 2021 (7 months)

Extracted, recorded, and entered scientific data into databases. Developed practical molecular-biology skills including DNA manipulation and PCR techniques.

Data Entry Molecular Biology PCR Genetic Engineering Problem Solving Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chinhoyi University of Technology

Master of Science, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Pursuing an MSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology with research focused on in silico prioritization of secondary anti-cancer metabolites from plants used in traditional medicine for HPV-associated cervical cancer.

National University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Biotechnology

2018 - 2022

Completed a BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology with coursework in Quality Assurance, Microscopy, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Cell Biology, and Bioinformatics.