Experience:
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E Lab Attaché: Central Veterinary Laboratories/ Kabete, Nairobi/ March 2016-August 2016 A key leader of the Animal Sciences team that planned, managed and executed pre-clinical development activities related to Animal Science programs Performed molecular biology skills such as cell fractionation and agarose gel electrophoresis Carried out experimental plans for developing lab automation solutions for current and future workflows Designed experiments towards development and validation of recombinant antibodies using standard biochemical, cellular & molecular biologic techniques Performed and troubleshot qPCR/real time PCR assays that support process development of protein therapeutics Performed Western Blot analysis to characterize r
Performed complex calculations and advanced analysis on lab observations with the expert use of SPSS Assisted senior researchers in executing, conducting analysis and reporting results Participated in minor surgical operations and administered treatment to the animals Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail Familiarity with literature and internal best practices that identified opportunities to improve productivity and quality of work Planned and executed scientific experiments related to bacteriology, tissue culture and serology Analyzed and clearly documented experiments in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Laboratory Analyst / Jingi Vet Clinic, Nyali, Mombasa / January 2014- December 2021 Competently performed routine analytical test procedures and operated standard analytical instruments (e.g. HPLC, GC FTIR,NMR,UV/VIS) Ensured calibration / verification of equipment at laboratory situated in the focus factory by inclusion of all test equipment in the Check List of Lab equipment Calibration /Verification Ensured finished products, in process samples; competitor products , customer complaints samples and raw materials were tested and correctly documented in accordance to CP laboratory Standards Ensured annual Performance Qualification (PQ) of the analytical instruments were completed and followed prior use in analyses Understood and implemented the use of basic safety equipment and instructions, precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local environmental regulations Ensured the data is provided timeously for the monthly generation of statistical control charts to trend test results on the shared drive Participated in departmental and company-wide projects designed to improve the internal efficiency and overall quality of work performed at the laboratory Provided recommendations for test method improvements and modifications to the team leader
Education:
Masters of Science in Biotechnology, Kenyatta University. September 2017- December 2023 Thesis topic: INVIVO AMERIOLATIVE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN E AGAINST SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS This project explores the reactive oxygen species associated with systemic lupus and the incorporation of the scavenging potential of anti-oxidants to eliminate them in BALB c mice. Supervisor: Dr. George Omwenga Bachelor of Science in Molecular Cell Biology, Kenyatta University. 2013-2017. Second Class Upper Honors. GPA 63.75 Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School. KCSE. B+ Wambugu Academy. KCPE. 382
Skills:
Molecular biology techniques
Data Analysis
Data collection
Laboratory Safety Procedures
I.T
Additionally:
Molecular and Cell Biology qualified Laboratory Technician with a record of executing advanced molecular biology procedures, exploratory projects and building strong working partnerships. Highly skilled in recording, analyzing and interpreting complex data from biological investigations to create in-depth scientific reports