JANE CHEGE
LAB ANALYST
Naivasha,Nakuru County
Summary
Well-ordered Senior Lab Analyst multitasks and manages numerous projects simultaneously. Responsible and reliable with excellent skills in laboratory upkeep. Technically sound and articulate with a positive attitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Lab Technician
Kenya Electricity Generating Company
NAIVASHA , Kenya
01.2012 - Current
- Geothermal Field Geochemical Surface Exploration.
- Production field reservoir monitoring.
- Geo-chemical well discharge testing.
- Tracer testing in geothermal fields.
- Well chemical logging during drilling.
- Re-injection field monitoring
- Geo-hazards monitoring.
- Geothermal powerplant steam quality monitoring.
- Chemical analysis for steam and brine samples for geothermal fluids.
- Geochemical data analysis and interpretation.
- Managing geochemistry laboratory.
- Mentor interns or students pursuing careers in science-related fields, fostering interest in the discipline while imparting valuable knowledge about laboratory practice.
- Provide technical support during audits or inspections, demonstrating compliance with industry regulations and standards
- Machines and Equipment
- Gas Chromatograph for Gas Analysis.
- Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for Cation Analysis.
- UV-Via Spectrophotometer for Anion Analysis.
- Spectrofluorometer for Tracer component in geothermal fluids.
- High Pressure Liquid Chromatography -tracer analysis.
- Ion Selective Electrode for cations and anions analysis.
- Ion Chromatography for anions analysis.
- Radon Meter for radon survey.
- Mercury Vapour Analyzer.
- Carbon dioxide flux meter for soil survey.
- Orsat meter for carbon dioxide.
- ICP Mass spectrometer for isotopes/cation analysis.
Laboratory Technologist
Ministry Of Livestock
06.2009 - 12.2011
● Residual analysis: mycotoxins, pesticide's, antimicrobials, heavy metals.
● Analytical technique:HPLC,GC ELISA,AAS,FES
● Quality assurance team lead in ISO 17025.
● Developed standard operation procedures and reviewing the existing ones.
● Carrying out internal quality audit.
● Analytical techniques HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, AAS, FES, ELISA.
Laboratory Analyst
Laboratory and allied Pharmaceutical Company
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2007 - 04.2009
Production Supervisor: 2007-2008
● Overseeing the manufacturing of both human and veterinary drugs from inputs, processes to the outputs.
● Organizing monthly and daily production work.
● Supervision of staff.
Quality control analyst: 2008-2009
● Qualitative and quantitative tests of the raw materials, in-process products and finished products of drugs.
● Analytical techniques HPLC, GC, UV-VIS IR, POLARIMETER, POTENTIOMETER.BOILING POINT, MELTING POINT.
● Carrying out internal quality auditA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Analytical Chemistry.
University of Nairobi.
Nairobi,Kenya 04.2001 -
Diploma - Diploma in Total Quality Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi,Kenya 04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma - Applied Chemistry (Analytical Option)
The Kenya Polytechnic College
Nairobi,Kenya. 04.2001 -
Diploma Analytical Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry.
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
Nairobi,Kenya. 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Career And Technical Education
Dedan Kimathi University of Techno
Nyeri 05.2024 - 05.2025
Skills
Statistical Analysis Competence
Fluid analysis
Test Reporting
Instrument Calibration
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Advanced Instrumentation
Inventory Management Abilities
Chemical handling knowledge
Sampling procedures
Certification
Report Writing and Presentation Skills by ALTIMA AFRICA LTD
Additional Information
RREFEREES:
Dr L.M Gitu. Senior Lecturer Department of Chemistry JKUAT Main Campus (JUJA)
P. O. BOX 62000-00200 NAIROBI
Cell phone 0724495493; Email: gitumleo@gmail.com
Prof Alex Machocho, Associate Professor Department of Chemistry
Kenyatta University, Main Campus
P. O. BOX 43844- 00100 NAIROBI
Cell phone 0722252877; Email: machocho.alex@ku.ac.ke.
Ruth Wamalwa, Principal Geochemist Reservoir Section
Olkaria Geothermal KenGen
P. O. BOX 785- 20117 NAIVASHA
Cell phone 0729020790; Email: wamalwarn2000@gmail.com
Affiliations
Kenya Chemical Society
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursPaid time offLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Career And Technical Education
Dedan Kimathi University of Techno
05.2024 - 05.2025
Report Writing and Presentation Skills by ALTIMA AFRICA LTD
08-2015
Training in TFT-Measurements of Two-Phase Flow by UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY
03-2014
Advanced Training in Geothermal Sampling by UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY
09-2012
Course on Geothermal Technology by UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY
03-2012
Principal Lab Technician
Kenya Electricity Generating Company
01.2012 - Current
Environmental Impact Assessment &Env Audit-JKUAT
11-2010
Laboratory Biosafety and Quality Assurance-The Kenya Polytechnic
12-2009
Laboratory Technologist
Ministry Of Livestock
06.2009 - 12.2011
Laboratory Analyst
Laboratory and allied Pharmaceutical Company
01.2007 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Analytical Chemistry.
University of Nairobi.
04.2001 -
Diploma - Diploma in Total Quality Management
Kenya Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Higher National Diploma - Applied Chemistry (Analytical Option)
The Kenya Polytechnic College
04.2001 -
Diploma Analytical Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry.
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
04.2001 -