Fiona Githaiga

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

Speciality: Lab technician