Maryann Murimi

Performing identity, standardisation and assay tests on pharmaceutical products, volumetric and test solutions and working standards being used during products analysis. Implementation and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices in a Quality control laboratory. Ensuring the adherence and implementation of strict safety laboratory operating procedures, proper handling of hazardous chemicals, and ensuring that the laboratory complies with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Quality Control analyst trainee at Universal Corporation Limited (2025-03 – Present)

• Performing identity, standardisation and assay tests on pharmaceutical products, volumetric and test solutions and working standards being used during products analysis.
• Implementation and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices in a Quality control laboratory.
• Ensuring the adherence and implementation of strict safety laboratory operating procedures, proper handling of hazardous chemicals, and ensuring that the laboratory complies with environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Conducting assay analysis on pharmaceutical products using laboratory equipment like spectrophotometers and chromatographic systems like FTIR, UV-Vis, UPLC and HPLC systems.
• Performing identity tests on pharmaceutical products using techniques like optical rotation, solubility, loss on drying and other tests.
• Doing standardisation tests using techniques like titration, classical and autotritration techniques using Potentiometers and Karl fischers.
• Doing data compilation and analysis on all identity, standardisation and assay tests on pharmaceutical products and making appropriate conclusions and recommendations.

Research Intern at Kenya Medical Research Institute (2024-03 – 2025-03)

• Performing literature search, writing reports and staying up to date with the latest research and publications in the field.
• Implementation and conducting of research projects.
• Adherence and implementation of strict safety procedures, handling of hazardous chemicals properly, and ensuring that the laboratory complies with health and safety regulations.
• Performing synthesis, analysis, and purification of chemical compounds, conducting reactions, and working with laboratory equipment like spectrometers, chromatography systems and microscopes.
• Involved in developing and planning chemical experiments, selecting appropriate methodologies, and troubleshooting potential issues.
• Compilation and analysis of data collected during research activities.
• Guiding students, attaches and junior researchers in lab techniques, safety procedures, and the use of equipment.

Research attache at Kenya Medical Research Institute (2023-10 – 2023-12)

• Preparing chemicals and reagents for practicals as per the SOPs.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment to achieve optimum performance.
• Utilizing knowledge of chemistry techniques on lab activities like extractions, phytochemical screening and compounds isolation.
• Guiding students on the operation of laboratory equipment and in undertaking their practicals.

Quality Control Attache at Oss-Chemie (K) Limited (2022-05 – 2022-08)

• Trained on laboratory layout and emergency response for use in the laboratory.
• Assisted in the formulation and testing of new chemical compounds including their synthesis, purification and characterization.
• Trained on, operated and managed laboratory equipment such as infrared spectroscopy.
• Carrying out assays on pharmaceutical products.
• Analyzed and interpreted data, identifying trends and making recommendations based on results.

Bachelors of Science in Industrial Chemistry – University Of Nairobi (2019 – 2023)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kabare Girls' High School (2015 – 2018)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Master Education Centre (2012 – 2014)