EDNA WANJA MURITHI
Lab Technician/technologist
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sales and Applications Specialist-IVD
Megascope Healthcare
Nairobi, Lavington Green
10.2019 - Current
- Conduct training sessions for laboratory users for equipment in hematology, biochemistry and urinalysis equipment and their consumables-including External Quality Assurance programs
- Sales/Generation of leads for hospital departments including laboratory, theatres and radiology
- Develop and issue requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotes (RFQs) to clients
- Assist in the development of annual sales budgets and forecasts
- Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure that their procurement needs are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Work hands-on with lab users in different lab departments in exploring latest technology in the medical laboratory field.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Sales representative
SWAMA
Nairobi, Westlands
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Conduct training sessions for laboratory users for equipment in hematology, biochemistry and urinalysis equipment and their consumables-including External Quality Assurance programs
- Sales/Generation of leads for laboratory equipment and consumables
- Develop and issue requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotes (RFQs) to clients
- Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure that their procurement needs are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
Lab Superintendent
Rorine Medical Services
Nairobi
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Manage laboratory stock items for all departments including reagents and consumables
- Generation of Standard operating procedures (SOP) on work benches
- Perform equipment quality control and calibration together with service providers of the machines in the various departments-mostly hematology, biochemistry and immunoassays
- Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure that their procurement needs are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Perform laboratory tests as ordered by the medical doctors to patients-from routine to specialized laboratory tests.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines especially when dealing with referral samples
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Lab Assistant
Othaya clinic
Nairobi
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Performing routine lab tests on patients.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Volunteer Lab Assistant
Africa Medical Research Foundation-AMREF
Nairobi, Lang'ata Road
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Duties:
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Analyzed data to create and organize graphs, charts and documents for publications and presentation.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Perform CD4 Count for HIV Patients, Biochemistry, Microbiology and routine Laboratory work.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
Volunteer Lab Assistant
Starlab Biotech
Nairobi, Westlands
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Eldoret
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Duties: rotated in the different laboratory departments which are: emergency laboratory, specimen collection centre, Parasitology lab, Microbiology lab, Hematology lab, Biochemistry lab, Immunology laboratory, washroom, Histopathology lab, Blood Bank, PMTCT lab and Blood Transfusion unit.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Undergraduate Student Intern-Laboratory Department
Kisumu County Referral Hospital
Kisumu
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Duties: specimen collection (phlebotomy) and handling, biochemistry testing on HIV patients, performed CD4 count on HIV patients, serology and Parasitology and also PMTCT.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
Attachment/Lab Volunteer
Kenya Medical Research Institute-CDR Microbiology
Nairobi. Mbagathi Way
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Isolation, identification, stocking of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared reagents, culture media and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
Kapsabet, Nandi County, Kenya 09.2007 - 07.2012
Moi Girls' School Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2003 - 11.2006
Skills
Marketing and sales
Sales and promotions
Understanding of sales retention
Laboratory Processes
Laboratory equipment expertise
Medical laboratory procedures
Laboratory maintenance
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Timeline
Sales and Applications Specialist-IVD
Megascope Healthcare
10.2019 - Current
Sales representative
SWAMA
01.2017 - 09.2019
Lab Superintendent
Rorine Medical Services
06.2016 - 12.2017
Lab Assistant
Othaya clinic
04.2014 - 04.2016
Volunteer Lab Assistant
Africa Medical Research Foundation-AMREF
09.2013 - 04.2014
Volunteer Lab Assistant
Starlab Biotech
01.2013 - 07.2013
Undergraduate Student Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2012
Undergraduate Student Intern-Laboratory Department
Kisumu County Referral Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2012
Attachment/Lab Volunteer
Kenya Medical Research Institute-CDR Microbiology
01.2011 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
09.2007 - 07.2012
Moi Girls' School Nairobi
01.2003 - 11.2006