Mark Manowa

Medical Laboratory Technologist and Laboratory Quality Officer

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MombasaMember since August 21, 2026

Laboratory instrumentation troubleshootingPCR and molecular diagnostic techniquesEquipment validation and verificationLaboratory workflow optimizationMethod validation and quality controlLaboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Root cause analysis and corrective action implementationLaboratory accreditation compliance (ISO 15189)Technical training and user supportSOP development and document controlLaboratory leadership and supervisionCommunication and trainingAnalytical and problem-solving skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational and administrative skillsAttention to detail and quality assuranceImplementation of Quality Management SystemManagement of Non-Conformities and Corrective ActionsStaff Training and Competency AssessmentEquipment and Instrument ManagementInventory and Resource Management

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Laboratory instrumentation troubleshootingPCR and molecular diagnostic techniquesEquipment validation and verificationLaboratory workflow optimizationMethod validation and quality control

About

I am a medical Laboratory Technologist and Laboratory Quality Officer with experience in Biochemistry, Molecular diagnostics, laboratory quality management systems, and clinical laboratory operations. Skilled in instrument validation, troubleshooting, and implementation of laboratory technologies in high-throughput clinical settings. Experienced in training laboratory personnel, supporting laboratory workflows, and ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 standards.

Demonstrated success in reducing laboratory non-conformities from 18 to 10, contributing to successful ISO 15189:2022 re-accreditation. Strong communicator with experience working with multidisciplinary teams and exposure to advanced laboratory systems through observer-ship at Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa. Interested in supporting laboratories through technical application support, product training, and implementation of diagnostic technologies.

Experience

Laboratory Quality Officer - Premier Hospital - Mombasa

(2024-01)

Internal Audits and Compliance
Quality Indicator Monitoring
Identify risks that could affect laboratory quality and patient safety
Continuous Quality Improvement

Laboratory Technologist / Head of Biochemistry - Premier Hospital - Mombasa

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

Internal Audits and Accreditation Preparation
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Molecular diagnostic techniques (PCR, nucleic acid extraction)
Laboratory instrument troubleshooting and maintenance
Method validation and verification on Cobas E411,C111and Cobas integra 400plus
Instrument quality control and calibration

Laboratory Technologist - Nairobi Women's Hospital - Mombasa

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Conducted laboratory analysis in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood banking, and immunology
Operated and maintained laboratory diagnostic instruments
Managed laboratory inventory and consumables
Entered laboratory data into the Laboratory Information Management System and ensured proper sample handling