Molecular Laboratory Article Writing
Resume:
BENJAMIN WAMBUA MBATHA
M-Post +254*********, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya
Mobile Phone Number: +254-***-***-***
Email Addresses:********.********@*****.***
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : November 13th, 1996.
Gender : Male.
Nationality : Kenyan.
Languages : English and Kiswahili.
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a result-oriented individual with an aspiration to progress in my career path in scientific research and training. I am self-motivated, dedicated, innovative and a fast learner. I am also a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. I am driven by a desire to excel in all my assignments and duties. I am ready to work in a challenging environment which can provide a platform to utilize and sharpen my skills and knowledge leading to both personal and organizational progression. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Zoology), University of Kabianga, Kericho, Kenya (August, 2016 to November, 27th 2020).
Certificate in Computer Packages, Vision Institute, Meru, Kenya (January to March, 2016).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2020 to Present Day: Data Analyst, Rev Transcription and Captioning Company. Key duties and responsibilities:
Video captioning and Audio transcription.
December 2019 to March 2020: Freelance Article Writer, Upwork Digital Company. Key duties and responsibilities:
Scientific Research, article writing, research proposal, technical writing, data management and data entry.
May to July, 2019: Student on attachment, National Museums of Kenya (Botany Department: East Africa Herbarium, Mycology Laboratory, Ecology Laboratory, Botanical Garden, Phytochemistry Research Station)
Key duties and responsibilities:
Plant specimen reception, indexing and sorting, plant preservation, identification and classification, mounting and laying in of plants at the East Africa Herbarium, barcoding and incorporation into NMK website, phytochemical extraction and soil analysis, in-situ conservation and mycorrhizae fertilizer preparation.
July to August, 2019: Student on attachment, National Museums of Kenya (Zoology Department: Entomology Section, Ichthyology and Herpetology Laboratories, Mammalogy Section, Molecular Laboratory)
Key duties and responsibilities:
Insect collection, preservation, mounting and classification; fish classification, preservation, indexing and curation; reptile classification and preservation; taxidermy, mammal classification and cataloging. TRAININGS, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
May 1st to Present: Web development, AI Annotation, Data Management and Digital Marketing: Ajira Digital, eMobilis and Ministry of ICT and Innovation Kenya.
May to August, 2019: Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Good Laboratory Practice National Museums of Kenya, Molecular Laboratory.
May to August, 2019: General Laboratory and Fire Safety: National Museums of Kenya.
December, 2018: HIV/AIDS Workshop organized by National AIDS Control Council at University of Kabianga.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Good command on different laboratory assay setups: proven skills in dispensing molecular assays as well as cell culture techniques.
Excellent Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development skills: experienced in writing and reviewing standard operating procedures.
Expansive knowledge on several laboratory reagents, practices and procedures: well versed with reconstitution of reagents as well as their suitability to the specific assays.
Strong analytical skills: problem solving and scientific modelling skills with the ability to present complex scientific information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Excellent communication skills: I am an excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing. I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback.
Quality control skills: well conversant with validation checks of several scientific projects procedures as well as quality management of samples.
Plant preservation: well conversant with skills to properly use a plant press, preparation of voucher specimen and plant classification.
Strong leadership skills: class representative, University of Kabianga, zoology class of 2020.
REFEREES
Dr. Lyticia Ochola
Head of Department
Biological Sciences
University of Kabianga,
P.O Box 2030-20200, Kericho, Kenya
Telephone: +254-*********
Email: *******@********.**.**
Dr. Dolphine Anyango
Lecturer
Biological Sciences Department
University of Kabianga
P.O Box 2030-20200, Kericho, Kenya
Telephone: +254-*********
*********@*****.***
Dr. Mutuku Musili Paul
Botanist in charge & Head of Botany Department
East African Herbarium,
National Museums of Kenya
P.O BOX 451**-*****, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254-*********
Email: *******@*******.**.**
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