KIPLANGAT VINCENT
KERICHO, KENYA
Tel: +254-*********, +254*********
Email:*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a highly motivated and versatile professional with a Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry and extensive hands-on experience in laboratory procedures, instrumental methods, and analytical techniques. I have a thorough understanding of quantitative analysis, spectroscopy, chromatography, and analytical instrumentation thanks to my coursework. I also have practical experience using advanced lab tools, like high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), to analyse and interpret challenging data sets. I maintain the highest level of integrity at workplace and can work under minimum supervision.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
University
Institution: Kirinyaga University
Year: September 2019-April 2023
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry Qualification: Second Class (Lower Division)
Secondary
School: Lelu Secondary School
Year: 2015-2018
Qualification: B- (55 Points)
Primary
School: Sereng Primary School
Year: 2004-2014
Marks: 314 out of 500.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Tea Research Institute - Kericho
Duration: May 2022 – August 2022
Position: Attachee
• Registration and weighing of samples.
• Ensuring adequate supplies of laboratory reagents.
• Nitrogen analysis using Micro-Kjedhal apparatus.
• Analysis of soil pH using a pH meter.
• Preparation of bench reagents and laboratory manuals.
• Laboratory safety management and maintenance.
• Bench work techniques of analysis i.e. oven-drying of leaf, milling, digestions, ashing, and dilution of samples.
• Analysis of leaf and soil samples for macro and micro-nutrients using ICPE9000 machine.
• Data recording and analysis using MSTAT and GENSTAT statistical package, interpretation of results. National Oil Corporation of Kenya - Nakuru
Duration: June 2024 to date
Position: Intern
• Analysis of chemical composition of oil and rock samples.
• Quality control analysis.
• Examining the physical properties of oil.
• Data analysis and management.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
• I have served as the class representative at Kirinyaga University since 2019, I have obtained a certificate of leadership.
• I also served as the Youth leader in the church. REFEREES
Dr. Agatha Wagutu
Senior Lecturer, Kirinyaga University
Chemistry Department
Email: *******@***.**.**
Peter Kang’ethe
Deport manager, National Oils Corporation of Kenya Nakuru Deport
Email: *********@********.**.**