Damaris Mwende

A dedicated and Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist with 3 years of hands-on experience in clinical diagnostics; Haematoloy, clinical chemistry, Microbiology etc Skilled in sample collection, sample processing and routine and specialized testing.Adept at operating and maintaining Automated/semi automated laboratory analyzers e.g Cobas,sysmex ensuring Quality control compliance. Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely results under pressure while strictly adhering to SOPs, Biosafety and ISO 15189 standards.

Laboratory Technologist at Quest Ace Laboratories Limited (2025-07 – Present)

• Receive, collect, label, and prepare patient samples following standard operating procedures.
• Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests across various departments like hematology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology.
• Operate, calibrate, clean, and perform basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipments and analyzers.
• Adhere to internal and external quality control (IQC/EQA) programs to guarantee precise and reliable diagnostic results.
• Validate test findings, record data accurately into laboratory systems, and communicate critical values promptly to doctors.
• Follow strict biohazard safety protocols, proper waste disposal methods, and infection prevention guidelines set by regulatory boards.
• Manage laboratory reagents and consumables, including timely ordering, stock monitoring and cost-effective utilization.

Laboratory Technologist at Ruai Family Hospital (2024-11 – 2025-07)

• Performed phlebotomy and collection of various biological samples, contributing to timely and accurate laboratory tests and analysis as requested by clinicians.
• Conducted regular/daily quality control procedures to ensure high standard, accurate and reliable laboratory results.
• Implemented proper waste segregation and disposal protocols as per the SOPs, ensuring environmental safety and compliance.
• Maintained a test catalogue with specified turnaround times(TATs), significantly reducing patients waiting time.
• Managed laboratory inventory and patients record, ensuring meticulous filling and documentation that supports operational excellence.
• Maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment through diligent decontamination and disinfection of laboratory rooms, benches and machines.
• Preparing and submitting weekly reports that facilitate timely supply of commodities, effectively preventing shortage of resources.
• Prepared reagents and specimens for microscopic examination, performed lab tests, analyzed nd report results accurately.

Laboratory Technologist at Soweto Kayole Primary Health Centre. (2023-08 – 2024-11)

• Managed the reception of patients in the Laboratory, enhancing the initial point of contact and ensuring smooth work flow.
• Performed all the Laboratory tests using the correct procedure according to SOPs.
• Documented patients results accurately and dispatched them on time.
• Ensured proper waste segregation and disposal ensuring environment safety.
• Ensured clean and organized laboratory environment through decontamination and disinfection of the room, benches and machines.
• Proper machine maintenance through calibration and running quality controls.
• Prepared reagents for microscopic examination.
• Prepared and submitted monthly reports that facilitated timely supply of commodities thus preventing shortage of resources.
• Performed phlebotomy and collection of various biological samples using the correct procedure according to SOPs.

Lab Technologist Trainee at Kakamega County General Hospital

• Received and accessed patient requisition forms and biological specimens.
• Prepared patients,collected samples and labelled them accurately.
• Prepared specimens for processing according to the SOPs.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and laboratory procedures,conducting quality control and bench decontamination.
• Performed lab tests in areas of parasitology, microbiology, hematology, biochemistry, serology, cytology and blood bank under supervision.
• Accurately documented laboratory findings into register and dispatched verified results to he respective departments.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention control protocols including proper segregation and disposal of biohazardous waste.

Degree in Medical Laboratory Science – Masinde Muliro university (2019 – 2023)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) – Thitani Girls Secondary School (2015 – 2018)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) – Ukasi Primary School (2006 – 2014)