Abraham Odhiambo Ochieng
Research Article Writer
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
A hardworking freelance writer with seven years of experience in creative and research-based writing. Writes efficiently with a focus on quality and adherence to client requirements. Has an interest in exploring career opportunities in molecular biology and immunology. Long-term goal is to develop molecular biology or immunology skills, leading to a health science research career. Looks forward to working in a dynamic, challenging, and multi-cultural environment to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training and uphold professionalism and integrity at work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Article Writer
Self Employed
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2016 - Current
- Writing articles and blogs from scratch (Written more than 1000 articles)
- Proofreading and editing
- Speech writing (Received over 50 positive responses)
- Web content writing (created content for more than 100 websites)
Lab Assistant
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Kisumu, Nyanza
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Performed disease diagnosis
- Collections, preservation and testing of samples
- Performed PCR and Elisa
- Established cell cultures for various microbes
- Collection of mosquito vectors, identification of mosquito species and rearing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2011 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
St. Ignatius Loyola Secondary School
Kisumu, Kenya 04.2007 - 10.2010
Skills
Time management and problem-solving skillsOrganizational/managerial skillsMicrobiology skills (aseptic and sterile techniques, optical microscopy, bacterial staining, plating, MethodsEnumeration, identification of bacteria and cell culture)Media and buffer preparationBiochemistry and molecular biology skills (DNA extraction, restriction enzyme digest, PCR, agarose gelElectrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Elisa and Southern blot)Good command of Microsoft Office toolsData Analysis using Excel (self-taught)Research, technical and creative writingProofreading and editing
Excellent communication skills
Timeline
Research Article Writer
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
Lab Assistant
Kenya Medical Research Institute
01.2012 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
Kenyatta University
09.2011 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
St. Ignatius Loyola Secondary School
04.2007 - 10.2010