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Job Omondi

Biomedical Researcher

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Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since April 13, 2023
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About

I am a biomedical researcher with 3 years of experience. Currently, in the process of completing my MSc in Medical Microbiology. I would be happy to be of service to your institution.

Experience

September 2018 to April 2023 Biomedical Researcher – Lishe Lifestyle Ltd.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Nutrition and Science department of Lishe Lifestyle Ltd.
  • Conduct and apply biomedical research in finding nutrition-related solutions for different health conditions being managed by the Lishe Living Application
  • Guide the in-house nutritionists on how to apply this research in administration of individualized nutrition therapy
  • Review health-related articles for the Lishe Living News site.
  • Hold health and Nutrition talks for corporates
  • Lead the science and nutrition team in recruiting hospitals to use the Lishe Living Application

Notable Achievements

  • High attention to detail and excellent problem solving and analytical skills necessaryforcarrying out desk reviews.
  • Leadership skills and proactive nature due to setting departmental deliverables and aiming to achieve them within stipulated deadline.
  • Noteworthy presentation and reporting skills acquired from presentation of our findings indifferent forums.
  • Recruited 4 hospitals to start using the Lishe Living Application to administer nutrition therapy

January 2016 to August 2016 Field Officer (Kilifi) - sQuid Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the installment of internet services and computer laboratories in project schools
  • Train teachers on the use of the computers and internet services
  • Ensure the internet and computers are largely used for education purposes
  • Follow up with the schools to get students to be placed on the stipend program
  • Write and present monthly reports on each school’s progress on the use of the computersand internet services

Notable Achievements

  • Sharpened my interpersonal skills since I was tasked with ensuring that the schools entrusted to me use the technology given to them appropriately.
  • Improved my report writing and problem-solving skills since I had to write weekly reports on how the schools are progressing, the problems faced and how I addressed them.
  • Facilitated increased uptake of the technology in schools within my region

May 2014 to November 2015 Intern - Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Training students on attachment.
  • Carry out requisite tests to improve shelf life of marine post-harvest products
  • Assist in all laboratory duties as assigned by the technician in charge
  • Represent the department at the Annual ASK Mombasa Show

Notable Achievements

  • High level of attention to detail and good analytical skills useful when carrying out laboratory analysis
  • Teamwork spirit accompanied with hard work and dedication to what I do - Five months intomy internship at K.M.F.R.I., I was slotted into the 'Natural Products and Post-Harvest Program' staff duty roster.
  • Technically competent lab technician comfortable with operating complex labequipment(The

Kjehdal apparatus for protein analysis and the double beam spectrophotometer.)

  • Leadership potential and enthusiasm for training others - being the only intern who was conversant with T.B.A; T.V.B-N and T.M.A-N analysis, was tasked with training others with an interest in these field

Education

2005 - 2008 → Lenana School → Mean Grade B+

2010 - 2014 → Kenyatta University → Bsc. Biochemistry & Zoology

Completed coursework → University of Nairobi→ Msc. Medical Microbiology

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