Skilled in spectroscopy methods and fostering collaborative teamwork, significantly improved safety standards and analytical accuracy.
Proven track record in implementing quality control and calibration techniques to streamline data collection and decision-making processes.
Goal-oriented Chemist offering strong knowledge in chemical compositions and standard testing procedures. Keeps laboratory equipment and instruments in optimal condition. Proactive in ordering supplies, completing inventories and maintaining records.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
Work History
INDUSTRIAL CHEMIST
KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH ORGANIZA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to solve complex problems in product development and scaleup.
Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
Implemented new analytical techniques, enhancing accuracy and speed of data collection for critical decision-making processes.
Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, identify and isolate chemical compounds.
Improved safety standards by conducting thorough audits of existing protocols and recommending necessary changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF EMBU
EMBU, KENYA
04.2001 -
Skills
Laboratory techniques
Records Management
Lab equipment calibration
Instrument Calibration
Batch record analysis
Calibration skills
Microsoft Excel
Chemical Handling
Spectroscopy Methods
Results interpretation
Collaborative Teamwork
Lab equipment maintenance
Quality Control Analysis
Languages
Swahili, Kikuyu
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Interests
Coming up with new cool scientific stuff
I love cycling
Doing some brain-teasing activities with colleagues
Team building activities
Volunteering activities.
For the benefit of our mother nature, I like engaging in community services with my team members, cleaning up the environment for the benefit of every individual.
Team building workshops which help in leadership and communication skills. These collaborative workshops are helpful in challenging one's mind, hence coming up with new ideas.
Also, nature trailing is really helpful as a team.
Timeline
INDUSTRIAL CHEMIST
KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH ORGANIZA
Vice President Research & Data Analytics at Saudi Agricultural & Livestock Investment CompanyVice President Research & Data Analytics at Saudi Agricultural & Livestock Investment Company
Senior Market Systems Specialist at USAID, Kenya Livestock Market Systems, ACDI VOCASenior Market Systems Specialist at USAID, Kenya Livestock Market Systems, ACDI VOCA