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Esther Akinyi
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Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive training and experience at Webuye County Hospital, excelling in quality control and data analysis. Proven ability to enhance testing accuracy through effective collaboration and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in hematology and microbiology techniques, ensuring patient confidentiality while maintaining high standards of laboratory operations.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Maseno University
Kisumu
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted laboratory tests on patient samples to ensure accurate diagnoses.
- Analyzed test results and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with medical staff to determine appropriate testing procedures.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Calibrated instruments regularly according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Adhered to safety protocols and quality control measures in the lab.
- Maintained laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Attachee
Webuye
Bungoma
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze samples and ensure accuracy.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to discuss test results and findings.
- Documented and recorded test results accurately in laboratory information systems.
- Participated in quality control measures to uphold testing standards.
- Ensured proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Analyzed specimens for the presence of microorganisms using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, molecular diagnostics, and microscopic examination.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
- Interpreted data generated by automated instrumentation systems.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to ascertain group needs and improve test accuracy.
- Contributed to lab team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in environment.
- Collected specimen samples for clinical trials and assessment.
- Conducted testing based on process guidelines, improving experiment efficiency.
- Analyzed body fluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid, to detect abnormalities.
- Performed microbiological examinations on various samples to identify bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Maseno University
Kisumu 01.2023 - 06.2026
Limuru Girls School
LimuruSkills
- Laboratory techniques
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Medical terminology
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Information technology
- Hematology
- Chemistry testing
- Cleaning procedures
- Instrument maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Microbiology techniques
- Specimen handling
- Specimen collection and processing
- Documentation skills
- Molecular diagnostics
- Specimen collection
- Quality control management
- Quality control testing
- Specimen processing
- Exposure control plans
- Parasitology identification
- Patient confidentiality
- SOP implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Urinalysis
- Data interpretation
- Serology procedures
- Clinical laboratory expertise
- Sample preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist Attachee
Webuye
04.2025 - 07.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Maseno University
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Maseno University
01.2023 - 06.2026
Limuru Girls School