Experience

The Technical University of Kenya

• Kenya
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Lecturer Lecturer



Technical University of Kenya

• Tutorial Fellow

  • May 2013 - Aug 2019

  Since I started Lecturing, I have gained experience in teaching, supervising students on projects, examining, invigilating and marking of examinations in the Faculty of applied sciences and technology, in the school of biological and life sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences. I have handled both evening and regular classes in the following units: Nanotechnology, Vaccine production, Bioreactors and Biocatalysts, Animal Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Principles of Biotechnology, Animal and plant breeding, Plant Biotechnology and tissue culture techniques. Show less



Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organization

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

   Animal tissue culture- handling of animal cells, laboratory maintenance, media preparation, data entry & record keeping, Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR), Gel Electrophoresis, Analyzing and interpretation of results, Freeze drying  Molecular work- Enzyme-linked Immuno sorbent assay- ELISA- direct and indirect, DNA and RNA Extraction, innoculation of maize, Equipment and chemical handling- safety.  Greenhouse level 2- maintenance and material handling, biosafety- handled Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV)  Bioassay level 2- handling Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)- Cassava β-carotene; Bt maize.  Plant Tissue Culture- laboratory maintenance, crop propagation, media preparation, sterilization of materials More responsibilities: i) Participated in the production of the Diagnostic reagents for identified livestock disease agents. ii) Ensured good laboratory practices are adhered to at all times iii) Ran Laboratory equipments from time to time to keep them in good working order. iv) Supervised other junior staff and students on attachment who would be assigned from time to time to help with research activities. v) Ensured the reagents and other consumables used in the production of diagnostic reagents were kept securely to prevent loss or damage. vi) Conducted stock taking and ensuring items are replenished before they run out. vii) Maintained records of all the items and equipment in use in the laboratories’ operations. viii) Performed any other duties assigned by Research Scientist, Head, Biotechnology Centre or other duly authorized persons. ix) Wrote monthly progress reports and end of contract report to the Head, Biotechnology Centre. Show less