A detail-oriented and dedicated technologist with extensive knowledge and experience in the field. Utilizes expertise to consistently deliver exceptional results for clients. Passionate about staying at the forefront of technological advancements and implementing innovative solutions to meet business needs. Excels at working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, fostering successful project execution and facilitating effective communication within clinical research settings.
Hi, I’m
James Watiti Nalyanya
Research Technologist
Kisumu
Summary
Overview
4
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications
Work History
Center for Research in Therapeutic Sciences, Strathmore University
Bioanalytical Research Intern
Job overview
- Successfully performed drug assays, ensuring accurate determination of potency and purity of pharmaceutical compounds
- Conducted drug stability studies, assessing shelf life and degradation patterns of medications, contributing to product quality control
- Played a key role in pharmacokinetic studies of antibiotics, analyzing their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, providing crucial insights for drug development
- Demonstrated expertise in method development and validation, optimizing laboratory protocols, and ensuring reliability and precision of analytical procedures
- Proficiently utilized gel electrophoresis and PCR techniques, enabling accurate analysis of DNA fragments and identification of genetic markers
- Conducted RNA quantification, facilitating assessment of gene expression levels and contributing to research in molecular biology
- Executed extraction of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from blood samples, a vital step in immunological and molecular biology studies, enhancing understanding in these fields.
- Participated in regular meetings with project stakeholders for clear communication of progress updates and addressing concerns promptly
- Engaged with academic community by presenting research findings at university seminars and conferences
- Optimized research methodologies to improve result accuracy and reliability
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues
- Performed data entry tasks meticulously, maintaining high levels of accuracy throughout the entire dataset
Kalro - Non -Ruminant Research Institute
Research Technician
Job overview
- Conducted sample analysis using state-of-the-art analytical instruments, such as UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), block digester, pH meter, and electro conductivity meter, to determine soil properties, including organic carbon, total nitrogen, pH, electro conductivity, phosphorus, exchangeable bases, and soil particle size
- Proficiently performed data analysis, validation, interpretation, and management ensuring accurate and reliable results
- Effectively operated and maintained analytical machines, adhering to rigorous quality control measures and ensuring optimal instrument performance
- Supervised and mentored students during their industrial attachment, providing guidance and fostering their professional development
- Demonstrated expertise in plant tissue culture techniques, including selection, preparation, and sterilization of banana ex-plants
- Proficiently prepared and sterilized media for plant multiplication and rooting, ensuring optimal conditions for growth
- Conducted successful inoculation of ex-plants on multiplication media, sub-culturing, and transfer of plant-lets to rooting media, contributing to the propagation of healthy plants
- Led the hardening and potting process of plant-lets, ensuring their successful adaptation to external environments
- Supervised and provided mentorship to students during their attachment, guiding them in their learning and practical skills development
- Efficiently collected and documented maize samples infected by Grey Leaf Spot, Turcicum, and common rust, contributing to disease monitoring and research efforts
- Demonstrated proficiency in media preparation and sterilization for culturing various fungal pathogens affecting maize, enabling detailed investigations
- Successfully isolated fungi from diseased maize samples, supporting the identification and characterization of maize pathogens
- Played a key role in maize trial layout and management, ensuring accurate field experimentation and data collection
- Prepared Fusarium inoculums using the toothpick method, facilitating controlled inoculation for research purposes
- Conducted disease identification on maize, contributing to the understanding and management of maize diseases
- Skillfully performed inoculation of Fusarium on maize field trials, enabling the assessment of disease progression and resistance.
National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL)
Attaché
Job overview
- Successfully performed serial dilutions, a critical technique for diluting samples to obtain precise concentrations suitable for analysis
- Proficiently prepared culture media, ensuring the availability of nutrient-rich environments for the growth and maintenance of microbial cultures
- Conducted determination of microbial activity and populations in soil, employing specialized techniques to assess microbial diversity and abundance in soil samples
- Demonstrated expertise in the interpretation of raw data, utilizing statistical and analytical methods to derive meaningful insights and draw accurate conclusions
- Effectively detected, identified, and recognized plant disease symptoms, contributing to the timely diagnosis and management of plant diseases
- Conducted DNA/RNA extraction and PCR, enabling the amplification and analysis of genetic material for various research purposes, including molecular diagnostics and genetic studies
- Skillfully performed gel electrophoresis, a technique utilized for separating and analyzing DNA fragments or proteins based on their size and charge
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate and safe operation of instruments and tools essential for research and analysis
- Applied the NCM-ELISA technique, a specialized immunoassay, for the detection and quantification of specific substances, contributing to the assessment of target compounds in various samples.
Kalro, Non -Ruminant Research Institute
Research Technologist
1 2012 - 3 2012
Job overview
- Oversaw operations in plant pathology, tissue culture, and soil and plant tissue laboratories, achieving a 95% adherence rate to protocols and quality standards.
• Managed soil testing from sample collection to result dissemination, improving processing efficiency by 20%.
• Developed standard operating procedures, ensuring 100% consistency in laboratory techniques and protocol adherence.
• Authored more than 20 lab reports, maintaining accuracy rate in technical documentation.
• Contributed to maize research under the Improved Maize for African Soils (IMAS) Project, resulting in a 10% increase in crop yields. - Managed laboratory inventory and supplies efficiently, ensuring smooth operations within budget constraints
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during experiments, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members
- Assisted with training junior team members in laboratory techniques and operation of equipment
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results
Education
Technical University of MombasaMombasa
Industrial Microbiology And Biotechnology from Microbiology And Biotechnology
05.2009 - 05.2013
University Overview
Class: Upper Second Class
Skills
Proficient in laboratory techniques
Certification
05/01/2016, Clinical Trials Management Workshop, Novartis/Strathmore University/CREATES, Good Clinical Practice, Language of clinical research, Study designs in clinical research, Safety and pharmacovigilance, Protocol writing, review and approval, Ethics and institutional review, Operationalizing clinical trials, Data quality and integrity, Report and publication writing
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/03/1989
- Nationality: Kenyan
References
References
Available on requestTimeline
Technical University of Mombasa
Industrial Microbiology And Biotechnology from Microbiology And Biotechnology
05.2009 - 05.2013
Bioanalytical Research Intern
Center for Research in Therapeutic Sciences, Strathmore University
Research Technician
Kalro - Non -Ruminant Research Institute
Attaché
National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL)
Research Technologist
Kalro, Non -Ruminant Research Institute
1 2012 - 3 2012
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