Evans Rotich

Detail-oriented and certified Medical Laboratory Technologist with over 4 years of hands-on experience in clinical diagnostics, laboratory research, and healthcare support. Proven expertise in biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. Skilled in managing laboratory operations, ensuring quality control, and supporting medical research projects.

Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate and timely laboratory results to enhance patient care and scientific outcomes.

Laboratory Technologist- Chemistry Section at The Nairobi Hospital (2021-08 – Present)

• Performing evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty (MU) for Biochemistry analyzers and ensuring that it is compliance with ISO 15189:2022.
• Performing daily IQC and EQA, troubleshooting any failures and instituting CAPA accordance with ISO 15189:2022 IQC & EQA Clause 7.3.7.3.
• Operating and calibration of laboratory analytes/assays i.e Cobas Pro, Alinity ci, Liaison XL, Architect i1000 SR and Vidas PC.
• Analyzing laboratory reports for accuracy and deliver to physicians, researchers or patients.
• Receive, sort and distribute specimens to appropriate laboratories sections.
• Access specimens for acceptability for testing and assign accession numbers.
• Perform clinical laboratory tests using standard procedures examining specimens for purpose of providing information for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of diseases, impairment as an assessment for health of patients.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality controls policies and periodically assess procedures and identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and Patient Safety.
• Maintain the laboratory record system for recording information on patient demographics, specimen collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality controls, accurate results reporting and specimen referral.
• Perform maintenance and function checks on electronic, mechanical and operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reports.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safety equipment.
• Provide consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results. Assist clients in ensuring the appropriate tests are ordered to meet the clinical expectations.
• Reach conclusions, assign results and conduct further examinations or take appropriate action as may be required.
• Participate in regular in-service training and appropriate education on laboratory safety and procedures.

Head Molecular Lab at Metropolitan Hospital Ltd (2020-10 – 2021-07)

• Conducted molecular diagnostics and routine clinical tests.
• Ensured sample integrity and inventory management.
• Conducted routine and specialized tests in hematology and microbiology.
• Ensured adherence to SOPs and implemented laboratory quality assurance protocols.
• Supported infection prevention and biosafety practices within the laboratory.
• Provided mentorship and supervision to laboratory interns

PSC intern at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Rotated through CCR, CTRL, PHRD, and USAMRD centers.
• Assisted in Conducting sample collection, testing, and research coordination.
• Assisted in infectious disease research and surveillance studies.
• Prepared samples and performed serological and molecular assays.
• Maintained accurate research records and laboratory documentation.
• Ensured compliance with research ethics, biosafety, and laboratory quality standards.

Laboratory Technologist at Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital (2018-04 – 2019-09)

• Assist in routine lab tests, blood transfusion services, and phlebotomy.
• Routine serological testing, including Antenatal, Hepatitis and HIV screening
• Hematology: Processed samples through a hematology analyzer, make films and screen films alongside a hematology scientist and performed routine coagulation testing.
• Specimen Reception: Undertook the routine receive of samples and performed all identification checks, coding and computer entry in a busy laboratory
• Immunohematology /transfusion medicine: Undertook group and screening of routine antenatal and urgent blood samples, perform cross match, issuing of blood products including packed red cells, platelets and fresh frozen plasma
• Microbiology: Performed routine screening of urines, stool and sputum, including plating and microscopy. Examined colonial morphological identification and biochemical identification of pathogens
• Clinical Biochemistry: Undertook routine biochemistry analysis using a semi-automated and automated biochemistry analyzers i.e Cobas 6000, ChemScan and Dirui analyzers.
• Histology: watched and performed cut up and embedding, sectioning and staining of tissues. Watched and took part in an autopsy

Attaché at Ampath Reference Lab / Moi Teaching Hospital (2016-06 – 2016-12)

• Assisted to perform routine tests in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, Flow cytometry and Serology laboratories.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Technical University of Mombasa (2013-01 – 2018-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kapenguria Boys High School (2012-01 – 2012-12)