Summary
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Education
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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WYCLIFF KARIUKI

PLANT SCIENTIST
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Industrial Trainee at KALRO, skilled in PCR and ELISA techniques, microbial culture, and laboratory data management. Demonstrated strong analytical abilities and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices, contributing to successful pathogen investigations and enhancing laboratory efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office, ensuring precise reporting and documentation.

Work History

Industrial Trainee

KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (KALRO)
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Performed microbial culture techniques, including serial dilution, plating, and microbial isolation.
  • Prepared culture media and sterilized laboratory equipment using standard laboratory procedures.
  • Handled and processed laboratory samples for analysis and experimentation.
  • Maintained accurate laboratory records, data entry, and report preparation.
  • Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory safety procedures.
  • Operated laboratory equipment, including microscopes, incubators, centrifuges, autoclaves, and weighing balances.
  • Conducted field surveys for observation and identification of plant disease symptoms and pathogen-related investigations.
  • Supported laboratory experiments and routine diagnostic procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

EGERTON UNIVERSITY KENYA
NAKURU
04.2001 -

Skills

PCR and ELISA techniques

Microbial culture and sample analysis

Media preparation and sterilization

Laboratory equipment operation (centrifuge, thermocycler, incubator, microscope, autoclave)

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Laboratory data recording and reporting

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Timeline

Industrial Trainee

KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (KALRO)
05.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

EGERTON UNIVERSITY KENYA
04.2001 -

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Results-oriented and reliable
  • High level of integrity and responsibility
  • Good organizational and documentation skills
  • Ability to follow protocols accurately
  • Team player with good communication skills

REFERENCES

Name: DR . WAIRIMU MUIA

Designation :SENIOR LECTURER 

Institution: EGERTON UNIVERSITY

DEPT: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Email anastasia.muia@egerton.ac.ke

Phone Number+254722934560

 

NAME: PROF. ISABEL NYOKABI WAGARA

Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Institution: EGERTON NIVERSITY

DEPT: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Email: iwagara@egerton.ac.ke

Phone Number: +254 722845563

 

WYCLIFF KARIUKIPLANT SCIENTIST