MARTIN OMONDI GEORGES
Nairobi
Summary
Senior lab technologist and lab safety lead with extensive experience in laboratory operations and project management at United States Army Medical Research Directorate Africa-KEMRI Kenya. Expertise in data analysis, risk management, and budget forecasting has led to significant enhancements in lab safety protocols and operational efficiency. Proven ability in inventory management and laboratory equipment maintenance ensures compliance with good laboratory practice regulations. Skilled in technical report writing and team collaboration, supporting research initiatives through microbiological techniques and molecular biology methods.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior lab technologist and Lab safety lead
United States Army Medical Research Directorate Africa-KEMRI
Kericho, Kenya
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly reporting to principal investigator and project funders regarding project accomplishments, challenges, and progress against goals.
- Prepared budgets and provided forecasts for financial planning related to resources.
- Conducted risk assessments and contributed to the development of mitigation strategies.
- Supported project stability by identifying potential challenges proactively.
- Performed analysis on lab data.
- Coordinated collection of environmental samples and managed logistics from collection sites while maintaining an up-to-date project register using tracking tools.
- Assisted in developing laboratory standard operating procedures and tracked inventory of reagents and equipment.
- Implemented rigorous safety protocols in the laboratory, significantly reducing incidents of chemical spills and accidents.
- Recorded microbiology testing results promptly and precisely, enabling accurate reporting and analysis.
Laboratory Technologist III
The Nairobi Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted with daily laboratory operations to support delivery of quality services to beneficiaries.
- Prepared specimens and performed diagnostic tests following established protocols.
- Conducted sample collection and analysis across multiple laboratory disciplines.
- Maintained inventory of reagents and equipment to ensure availability.
- Supported quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Recorded test results and reported anomalies to supervising staff.
- Helped calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
- Followed health and safety procedures to reduce laboratory risks.
- Updated laboratory databases and monitored supply levels.
- Participated in team meetings to share findings and suggest improvements.
Internship
Nyumbani Diagnostics Laboratory
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Parasitology and microbiology routine tests, culture, and media preparation.
- Performed real-time PCR and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, prepared virology sample and viral load using Abbott m2000sp as well as CD4 count using Facs caliber.
- Maintained medical laboratory productivity by monitoring the workload of functional areas, and identifying peak and slack periods while making necessary operational adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical laboratory science
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech
Juja, Kenya01-2015
Masters - Public health
AMREF international University
Nairobi, Kenya03.2026
Data science - Data science, Artificial intelligence and Machine learning
Lux Dev
Nairobi, Kenya03.2026
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Budget forecasting
- Team collaboration
- Operational planning
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Strong communication
- Health and Safety
- Laboratory information systems
- Data collection
- Microbiological techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Management
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations
- Laboratory stock control
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Time efficiency
- Patient confidentiality upholding
- Research and analysis
- Gene sequencing
- Critical-thinking
- Molecular biology techniques
- Technical report writing
- Lab software proficiency
References
- Erick Odoyo, Project manager, KEMRI-WRP, 0720097975, erick.odoyo@usamru-k.org
- PD Dr. Silvia Würstle, Principal investigator, Goethe University Frankfurt, Silvia.Wuerstle@ukffm.de
- Augustine Nguku, Laboratory Scientist, The Nairobi Hospital, 0710358848, augustine33@gmail.com
Training
- Masters in public health - ongoing
- Data science, Artificial intelligence and Machine - Ongoing
- Kenya medical laboratory technicians and technologist board
- Transport of biomedical material - Army Public Health Center
- Fundamentals of working safely in the laboratory - CDC training
- Antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens - Welcome genome campus
- Good laboratory practice - GLP
- Good clinical laboratory practice - GCLP
Publications
- Determination of Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Factors and Their Association with Clinical and Demographic Factors in Kenya, Martin Georges, Erick Odoyo, Daniel Matano, Fredrick Tiria, Cecilia Kyany'a, Daniel Mbwika, Winnie C. Mutai, Lillian Musila, Journal of Pathogens, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3129439
- Environmental contamination across multiple hospital departments with multidrug-resistant bacteria pose an elevated risk of healthcare-associated infections in Kenyan hospitals, Odoyo, E., Matano, D., Tiria, F., et al., Antimicrob Resist Infect Control, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-023-01227-x
- Evaluating The Effectiveness of A Non-Locally Developed Commercial Phage Cocktail on Kenyan Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates, Mutai, Ivy, GEORGES Martin, Nyachieo, Atunga, Odoyo, Erick, Nyamache, Anthony, NGALLA, Jillani, Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2023, 10.5799/jmid.1265378
- Bacteriophages: The Friendly Enemy, Mutai, Ivy, Mwai, Felix, Georges, Martin, Odoyo, Erick, Musila, Lillian, 2022
- Ten Thousand-Fold Higher than Acceptable Bacterial Loads Detected in Kenyan Hospital Environments: Targeted Approaches to Reduce Contamination Levels, Odoyo, Erick, Matano, Daniel, Georges, Martin, Tiria, Fredrick, Wahome, Samuel, Kyanya, Cecilia, Musila, Lillian, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021, 10.3390/ijerph18136810
- The hunt for viruses that kill drug resistant bacteria. Are cures for some of the world's deadliest diseases hiding in our sewers?, Craig, Jessica, Musila, Lillian, Georges, Martin, Gachoya, Moses, Graham, Hatful, Mutai, Ivy, Nyachieo, Atunga, Nakavuma, Jesca, Nagel, Tobi, National Geographic, 2022
- Characterization and Anti-Biofilm Activity of Lytic Enterococcus Phage vB_Efs8_KEN04 against Clinical Isolates of Multidrug-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis in Kenya
- Phage Host Range Expansion Through Directed Evolution on Highly Phage-Resistant Strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Characterization of the virulence and multidrug resistant genes of clinical Enterococcus faecalis and faecium isolates in Kenya, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36405031
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- KMLTTB Licence
- Transport of biomedical materials certified- Army Public Health Center
- Good laboratory practice
- Good clinical laboratory practice
Interests
- hands-on motor vehicle mechanical work, photography , off roading and car meets
- Exploring history through immersive books and documentaries
Accomplishments
- Updated and implemented safety policies for continued company compliance with lab safety guidelines.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of sample processing.
Timeline
Senior lab technologist and Lab safety lead
United States Army Medical Research Directorate Africa-KEMRI
01.2018 - Current
Laboratory Technologist III
The Nairobi Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2018
Internship
Nyumbani Diagnostics Laboratory
05.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Medical laboratory science
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech
Masters - Public health
AMREF international University
Data science - Data science, Artificial intelligence and Machine learning
Lux Dev