Lona Mkentane

Lona Mkentane is an experienced chemist currently employed at SGS Chemical Solutions Laboratories, Inc. since November 2019. Prior to this position, Lona worked as a Laboratory Tester at LafargeHolcim from May 2019 to October 2019 and sought employment in the chemical industry from January 2019 to April 2019. Lona's career in analytical chemistry began at AngloGold Ashanti, where responsibilities included roles as an Analytical Chemist and a Laboratory Analyst Intern from July 2010 to October 2018, with related experience as a Science Communicator at the Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre. Lona holds an N.Dip in Analytical Chemistry from Nelson Mandela University, obtained from 2008 to 2011, and a Matric certificate from St. John's College, Mthatha, completed in 2007.