Ruth Njoki

Detail-oriented and highly motivated BSc in Medical Biotechnology graduate seeking a internship position.Equipped with solid foundational knowledge in molecular diagnostics, microbiological screening, and biochemical analysis. Proven ability to strictly maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and support high-throughput laboratory testing while adhering to stringent safety protocols. Eager to contribute to reputation for precise laboratory testing and environmental compliance.

Laboratory Rotations - National Public Health Laboratories

(2023-03 - 2023-03)

• Prepared chemical reagents, media solutions, and biological buffers with high volumetric accuracy.
• Conducted food and water microbiology assays to isolate environmental pathogens, ensuring sample traceability and data integrity
• Assisted senior laboratory technologists in running routine microbiological screening assays.
• Maintained inventory of clinical samples, ensuring strict compliance with sample handling and cross-contamination protocols
• Calibrated, sanitized, and safely operated routine lab equipment including autoclaves, centrifuges, and incubators, biosafety cabinets.

Laboratory Assistant - Dream Center -Karen,Kenya

(2022-05 - 2022-08)

Laboratory highly specialized, non-profit diagnostic hub.In this facility I Molecular skills focusing on executing high-throughput, automated real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) assays for precise HIV-1 RNA viral load quantification, serving as a critical diagnostic metric for detecting sub-clinical treatment failure and predicting the onset of antiretroviral drug-resistant mutations. I optimized advanced multi-color laser flow cytometry platforms to achieve absolute CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocyte enumeration, directly evaluating patient immunophenotypic trajectories and immunological recovery. My technical portfolio extended to performing automated multi-parameter hematology profiling (complete blood counts, differential lines) and comprehensive clinical biochemistry paneling using automated chemistry analyzers to monitor liver enzymes (AST/ALT), renal function (creatinine, BUN), and metabolic toxicities associated with long-term Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART).

Furthermore, I spearheaded molecular diagnostic pipelines for Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) via qualitative HIV DNA-PCR on dried blood spots (DBS) to intercept vertical transmission, validate

• Collaborated on HIV and Nutrition awareness programs, reinforcing communication skills and community safety practices.
• Managed the safe logistics and distribution of medical safety supplies eg. Nutrition supplements and sample collection during community health drives.

Bachelor of Science - Medical Biotechnology - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (2023-12)