Quality Control Lab Technician

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Posted:

August 21, 2024

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CURRICULUM VITAE

ANARI VICTOR NYAIRO

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 19th April 1988

Nationality: Kenyan

Id No: 26273448

Sex: Male

Address: P. O BOX 506-00517, Nairobi Kenya.

Tel No: +254***-******

E - Mail:***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Chemical lab technician offering five years of experience in the scientific collection, testing, analysis and quality control of production samples.

Adept in detecting, diagnosing and contributing to the resolution of flaws and impediments in the production of chemical products.

Consistently adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as well as safety protocols, producing results that are accurate, safe and compliant with regulatory standards, in accordance to ISO/IEC 17025 certification.

Versatile background knowledge in biochemistry particularly in recombinant protein purification, basic molecular techniques such as PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis and real-time PCR, HPLC, parasitology, microbiology and cell biology among others.

Experienced and effective academic writer and public speaker with ability to present complex scientific material in clear and succinct manner.

Demonstrated customer service experience in various settings

Wide range of experience running small-scale projects from the requirements gathering phase to completion

Fluent reading and listening; basic conversational skills (Fluent in English, Kisii, Luo and Swahili).

KEY SKILLS

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Innovative and creative problem solver

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Excellent adaptability to actions in relation to others’ actions and responsive

Attentive to surrounding issues and take time to act decisively and effectively

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Proficient in various computing applications and devices

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2016 – To Present Time:

KALRO (KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH ORGANIZATION)–KABETE

Position Held: Agricultural Research Technologist

Key Responsibilities:

•Facilitated development of new and improved laboratory procedures which assisted in experiments designed to improve products and processes and cut wastage by 30%.

•Handled analytical work to assess soil characteristics and managed various activities from soil analysis to harvesting functions

•Coordinated the recruitment, organizing and supervising casual employees on field projects and preparing their remunerations

•Collected and recorded required data reliably, with handheld data collection devices for postdoctoral study purposes that led to publications across East Africa region.

•Demonstrated excellent operation of various equipments in the commercial lab such as the Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, mass spectrometer and UV spectrometer. This enhanced quantitative analysis of elements in plant/fertilizer/manure/soil samples and evaluation of irrigation water quality

•Conducted farm soil, manure and plant tissue materials collection and characterization from various regions of Kenya and providing feedback upon in-situ qualitative and qualitative analysis.

•Ensured efficient Laboratory Operations such as managed chemical inventory and Hazardous Waste Programs are carried out safely and with discipline thus ensuring operations abide by the safety standards (SOP-standard operating procedures)

•Earned a reputation for preparing accurate lab reports, sample logs, from plant, organic/inorganic fertilizers analysis therefore continually assisting farmers improve crop production from recommendations generated

•Performed procedures and calculations crucial to quality controls, including, mass spectrophotometers, cryogenic distillation, pH testing, instrument calibration, centrifugation and volumetric titrations.

•Actively generated appropriate checks and preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentations and equipment

•Improved technical experience of undergraduates and graduates under attachment programs through orientation and training on various analysis techniques in the laboratory.

•Analytical preparation of chemical solutions, reagents and specimens for laboratory tests; analyze and report findings; and investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation.

•Performing advanced qualitative and quantitative research analysis for development of research proposals

June 2013 – December 2015;

KEFRI (KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE)/ KALRO - GENETIC RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE - MUGUGA

Position Held: Assistant Lab Technician

Key Responsibilities:

•Conducted farm field trials for genetic materials multiplication (seeds of different crop species, trees and grasses) that increased genetic crop variations in long term in-situ storage.

•Conducted in-situ laboratory tests on seed germination for viability testing under long term seed bank storage

•Coordinated characterization of African Leafy Vegetables (AVLs) from field-study visits at farmer’s homes, markets and farms successfully generating reference points for the food crop species.

•Coordinated the recruitment, organizing and supervising casual employees on field projects and preparing their remunerations

•Collected and recorded required data reliably, with handheld data collection devices for postdoctoral study purposes that led to publications in both Kenya and Tanzania.

•Worked with administration to help design and maintain the financial budget for the oncoming projects using company databases which resulted in efficient and effective operations on the ground

•Performing advanced qualitative and quantitative research analysis

•Performed crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.

•Transplanted trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.

Sept 2010 – Dec 2010: Chai Trading Company Limited (KTDA)

Position Held: Attachment

Key responsibilities:

•Administered quality mobilization and collecting valid and reliable information / data from project beneficiaries and community at large.

•Calculating ratios for blending tea of different grades

•Presented and sampled tea varieties to brokers

•Calculating ratios for blending tea of different grades

•Packaging tea using packaging machines

•Drawing of tea samples and chops

•Sampling to brokers

•Attending breakdown of both blend plants and packaging machine

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

•Oct. 2008- Jan. 2013: University of Nairobi

Degree: Bachelor of science- Biochemistry

•Jan. 2007- Dec. 2007: Mombasa School of Accountancy and Business

Diploma: Information technology (IT) (distinction)

•Jan. 2003- Nov. 2006: Agoro Sare High School.

Certificate: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Mean grade of B+)

Feb. 1995- Dec. 2002: M. M. Shah Primary School.

Certificate: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (Score 383/500 marks)

CERTIFICATIONS

2019 – 18 to 22 March

Awarded Certificate

Course on the use environmental Isotopes and geochemistry for the separation of Evapo-Transpiration, Surface Water and Groundwater Agro-contamination and Tracing the movement of Pollutants

2018 – 04 to 07 June

Awarded Certificate

Theory, operation and maintenance of Picarro Isotopic H2O Analyzer L2130-i with Auto sampler, Vaporizer and Micro-combustion Module

2017 – 13 to 17 November

Awarded Certificate

Training on Water and Irrigation Management: Introduction and setting up of equipment for extraction for water from soil and plant samples for O-18 and D analysis

2013 – Seminar Attended

Awarded Certificate

Attended the 2nd KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference (8TH - 10TH FEB)

REFEREES

Kennedy Muchukuri - Head Laboratory Technician

Kenya Agricultural and Research Organization – NARL

P. O. Box 578**-***** Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 073*******

Email: ******@*****.***

Desterio Ondieki Nyamongo (PhD) - Senior Principal Research Officer

Genetic Research Resource Institute - KALRO

P.O. Box 301**-***** Nairobi, Kenya