Freda Elorm Akorsu,

P. 0. Box KS 3222,
Adum-Kumasi.
GPS:AG-0790-9604

29th January, 2024.

The Human Resource

Manager,
Pelvin Company Limited,
Tarkwa.

Dear Sir /Madam,

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

I am writing to apply for employment as a laboratory assistant in your noble organization. I have a
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and experience at the Medical Devices Laboratory at the
Food and Drugs Authority.

I have gained deep understanding in evaluating medical devices under the ISO 17025:2015 standard.
My experience in the Medical Devices Laboratory has taught me how to work effectively under
pressure, be a team player and be able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

I have a dedication to accuracy and precision when verifying results at work.

It will be a privilege to contribute to your able team as an asset if I am allowed to join your
organization.
Thank you in advance for your time and kind consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

………………
Akorsu Elorm Freda.

Email: akorsufredaelorm@gmail.com
Tel: +233 558703454
+233 561546034

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 Freda Elorm Akorsu
C/O Odoi Philip,
AK 2 Abokobi.Ga-East
Mobile:(+233)55-8703-454/ (+233)56-1546-034
Email: akorsufredaelorm@gmail.com

CAREER INTERESTS

A young woman seeking a challenging position in a reputed organization where I can learn new
skills, expand my knowledge, and leverage my learnings. I am inspired to get an opportunity where
I can make the best of my potential and contribute to the organization’s growth.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

September 2018 –October 2022 - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry,

University of Energy and Natural
Resources, Sunyani.
September 2014 - May 2017 - WASSCE, Tema Secondary School, Tema.

PROFESSIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE

November 2022- September 2023 - National Service Personnel (Regulatory officer),

Food and Drugs Authority, Medical Devices Lab.
• Perform quality control tests on medical devices such as diapers, gloves and sanitary towels
(in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory)
• Write reports on tests carried out on both passed and failed sample.
• Perform quality tests on male latex condom using ISO 4074:2015 standard.
• Monitor environmental conditions in the laboratory as scheduled in the institution’s
Quality Management Systems.
• Assist in onsite inspection of medical equipment at health facilities and medical
laboratories.

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January 2022- November 2022 - Public Relations Office, Member,

University of Energy and Natural Resources, Students’

Representative Council (UENR-SRC)

October 2021- December 2021 - Intern, Quality Control Unit

Entrance Pharmaceutical and Research Centre, Accra.

• Assisted in sampling of raw and packaging materials from the warehouse for quality tests
to be performed on it.
• Calibrating of the weighing balances in the lab
• Assisted in performing quality tests using ultra-violet spectroscopy (UV), Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
(HPLC)

March 2020-September 2021 - General Secretary, Ghana Students’ Chemical Society

(GSCS)-UENR Chapter

• Kept all documents of the society.

• Took minutes during meetings.
• Wrote and submitted letters on behalf of the society.

September 2019-March 2021 - Member of the Organizing Committee, GSCS-UENR

Chapter.

• Together with my team, we were in charge for the organization of programs for the
Association.

RESEARCH

January 2022 –October 2022 - Final Year Thesis; Assessment of heavy metals in

laterite samples from Kenyasi No 2 and their

on groundwater quality,

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SKILLS

Computer Skills

MS WORD: Document Formatting, Report Writing, Reviewing Document.

HOBBIES AND INTEREST

Reading
Writing scientific reports

LANGUAGES

Twi
English

REFEREES

NAME INSTITUTION

Dr. Alfred K. Bienibour Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Energy

and Natural Resources, Sunyani. Tel: +233 20 912 0705

Rev. Benjamin Darko Asamoah Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Energy

and Natural Resources, Sunyani. Tel: +233 24 601 7536

Mr. Ishmael Larkai Medical Devices Laboratory, Food and Drugs Authority,
Accra.
Tel: +233 24 463 9085

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