Eric Rono

• Improved laboratory efficiency by implementing new processes and streamlining workflows.
• Maintained safe laboratory environment to minimize and contain contamination
• Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings as a representative of the clinical laboratory department.
• Developed a strong, cohesive team atmosphere by promoting open communication and collaboration among staff members.
• Reviewed test volumes with laboratory leadership to maintain established turn-around-times.
• Enhanced staff productivity through regular training sessions and performance reviews.
• Reviewed employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
• Mentored junior staff members to help them develop their skills within the clinical laboratory setting.
• Identified and understood regulatory requirements to comply with laws and regulations.
• Liaised with laboratory leadership to keep expenses within departmental budget.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, maintaining accreditation status for the laboratory facility.
• Executed and documented lab corrective action when test systems deviated from established performance specifications.
• Increased patient satisfaction with timely and accurate test results through efficient laboratory operations.
• Adhered to proper resource allocation and coordination to drive maximum personnel productivity and control departmental supply expenses.
• Collaborated with other department supervisors to ensure seamless coordination between clinical areas.
• Addressed issues related to staffing levels or scheduling in a timely manner, ensuring sufficient coverage for all laboratory tasks.
• Assisted in budgeting decisions regarding equipment purchases or upgrades by evaluating current needs and anticipated future requirements.
• Streamlined inventory management, minimizing waste and reducing costs associated with supplies and consumables.
• Recruited hires, and trained new employees, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the busy laboratory environment.
• Invested in ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to stay up-to-date on industry best practices.
• Introduced innovative testing methodologies, keeping the laboratory at the forefront of diagnostic advancements eg Viral Loads
• Maintained a high standard of quality control by implementing strict adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Managed daily operations of the lab efficiently while maintaining standards for accuracy, timeliness, and quality assurance in test results output.
• Operated automated liquid handling instrumentation to execute complex high-throughput procedures and troubleshoot.
• Implemented safety protocols in the lab, resulting in a significant reduction of accidents and incidents.
• Reduced turnaround time for test results by optimizing lab procedures and equipment usage.
• Monitored specimen preparation and test analyses to maintain acceptable levels of analytic performance.
• Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
• Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
• Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
• Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
• Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
• Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
• Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
• Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
• Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
• Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.

• Prepare and calibrate flow cytometers, ensuring the equipment is functioning correctly and optimized for different assays.
• Operate flow cytometers to acquire data from biological samples, including blood, bone marrow, tissue biopsies, and other biological fluids.
• Ensure that the flow cytometry instruments are properly maintained, cleaned, and serviced as needed to maintain high performance.
• Prepare biological samples for analysis by staining them with appropriate fluorescent antibodies or reagents that can tag specific cell surface markers or intracellular components.
• Prepare control and reference samples for quality control purposes, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Handle patient or research samples following laboratory safety and protocol guidelines.
• Collect and analyze flow cytometry data, which includes interpreting dot plots, histograms, and other graphical representations of cell characteristics (e.g., size, granularity, protein expression).
• Analyze complex multicolor flow cytometry data, often involving many parameters and markers to characterize specific cell populations (e.g., T cells, B cells, cancer cells, etc.).
• Use specialized software (e.g., FlowJo, celquest pro, FACSDIVA,Multiset to analyze, visualize, and interpret flow cytometry results.
• Perform routine quality control checks to ensure data reliability, including instrument calibration, compensation for spectral overlap, and validation of reagents.
• Troubleshoot any instrument or sample preparation issues, such as problems with fluidics, staining protocols, or sample contamination.
• Maintain accurate records of quality control results and troubleshooting steps taken.
• Supervise other departments as well being the deputy lab manager(Chemistry,hematology,Sample processing,TB and molecular labs
  
• Collaboration with Clinical or Research Teams:Work closely with clinicians, researchers, or pathologists to understand the goals of the flow cytometry tests and assist with experimental design or clinical diagnosis.
  Provide input on the selection of antibodies, markers, and panel designs for specific analyses (e.g., immunophenotyping, cell sorting, cytokine analysis).
  Communicate results and insights to medical teams or researchers, and provide recommendations based on data analysis.
  
• Education and Training:Train new laboratory staff, researchers, or students on flow cytometry techniques, instrumentation, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
  Educate other laboratory personnel on good laboratory practices (GLP), safety protocols, and data interpretation.
  

• Hiring competent staff
• Indexing students
• Managing demonstration laboratories
• Managing library books
• Managing students' practical rotations
• Managing reagents and equipment
• Ensuring safety
• Managing medical laboratory policies
• Managing quality assurance
• Managing all testing, including reference materials and specimens

• Monitor the inventory levels of chemicals, tools, and supplies, and reorder items when necessary.
• Ensure all materials are properly labeled and stored in accordance with safety protocols
• Perform routine checks to confirm that tests and equipment are operating effectively.
• Assist in diagnosing any problems with tests or equipment.
• Set up and maintain equipment and instruments used in the laboratory.
• Conduct regular calibration and maintenance to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
• Assist in the design and implementation of experiments and tests, adhering to established protocols.
• Prepare chemical solutions, biological specimens, and other materials required for experiments.
• Accurately document test results and observations.
• Make sure the laboratory complies with safety standards and regulations
• Dispose of waste materials properly and keep laboratory spaces clean.

Learnt the various routine laboratory tests performed in a clinical lab

Learnt phlebotomy techniques

Preparation of stock solutions

Learnt safety aspects