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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:• Developing and implementing standard operating procedures, quality control procedures and laboratory safety standards to ensure accurate and reliable results for chemical analysis in a safe environment. • Conducting experiments and tests to identify and analyse aflatoxins and pesticides residues in farm produce e.g. grapes, french beans and environmental matrices using GC and LC-MS/MS.• Testing for inorganic trace contaminants e.g. heavy metals like… Show more Duties and Responsibilities:• Developing and implementing standard operating procedures, quality control procedures and laboratory safety standards to ensure accurate and reliable results for chemical analysis in a safe environment. • Conducting experiments and tests to identify and analyse aflatoxins and pesticides residues in farm produce e.g. grapes, french beans and environmental matrices using GC and LC-MS/MS.• Testing for inorganic trace contaminants e.g. heavy metals like Mercury, Lead, Cadmium in farm produce and agricultural inputs e.g. soil, fertilizers and irrigation water using FAAS, ICP- MS/OES and UV-VIS.• Writing reports and recommendations based on data from chemical analysis to advise clients on best practices for food safety e.g. proper food handling, storage, good farm practices. • Conducting research to develop various analytical techniques and processes for different matrices, inorganic and organic parameters as well as validating the methods by statistically analysing chemical analysis data and testing the results under different conditions.• Participating in developing and implementing practical applications and strategies e.g. training and sensitization of stakeholders to promote food safety nationally in line with the KEPHIS mandate.• Training and coordinating junior colleagues e.g. internship students to execute chemical analysis including wet chemistry and analytical instruments operations to deliver results within set deadlines.• Implementing ISO 17025 by adhering to good laboratory practice to deliver reliable and accurate dataAchievements:• Recognized for being a creative and strategic problem solver by researching and developing new analytical methods and techniques of analysis to broaden the functionality of the laboratory.• Repeatedly recognized for being a dependable team player• Writes detailed and accurate reports which aid in management decision-making Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Strategizing, designing, and coordinating a project-based approach of imparting design thinking skills.

Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:• Implemented laboratory maintenance and safety procedures to ensure good working conditions• Developed standard operating procedures and applied laboratory experimental procedures to prepare laboratories for national examinations, and other major science related projects• Developed strategies for the Science Department and oversaw their implementation• Participated in planning and implementing initiatives, including forums aimed at creating awareness… Show more Duties and Responsibilities:• Implemented laboratory maintenance and safety procedures to ensure good working conditions• Developed standard operating procedures and applied laboratory experimental procedures to prepare laboratories for national examinations, and other major science related projects• Developed strategies for the Science Department and oversaw their implementation• Participated in planning and implementing initiatives, including forums aimed at creating awareness of Values Based Education as a unique philosophy of the schoolAchievements:• Was highly instrumental in keeping the Science Department vibrant• Assisted the school to carry out virtual science training during the Covid-19 pandemic• Negotiated key partnerships that promoted visibility of the school, thereby increasing student intake and availing financial resources to facilitate the institution’s growth. Show less

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Applied And Industrial Chemistry, Second Class Honour {Upper Division}

Activities and Societies: Member of Kenya Chemical Society Participant in youth leadership and mentorship programs Carrying out.

Dipoma In Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Creidit

Activities and Societies: The Technical & Vocational Training Education Science Fair- Chemistry project exhibition Kenya Music and Drama.