Stephen Kimathi
Laboratory Technologist with expertise in molecular biology and laboratory operations
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About
Dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technologist with over three years of experience in a university research and teaching environment. Skilled in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry with strong expertise in laboratory safety, equipment calibration, and experimental procedures. Committed to supporting institutional research, teaching, and innovation through precise analysis, training, quality assurance, and support resource management and socioeconomic empowerment.
Experience
CBET Instructor / Laboratory Technologist (Biology and Chemistry) - Meru University of Science and Technology - Meru, Kenya
(2024-02 - 2026-04)
Delivered technical instruction and laboratory support to Applied Biology students under the CBET curriculum.
- Deliver technical instruction and laboratory support to Applied Biology students under the CBET curriculum.
- Prepare, calibrate, and operate laboratory instruments for student practicals and research.
- Conduct demonstrations in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and analytical chemistry.
- Ensure laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, and documentation of experiments.
- Participate in postgraduate research projects, gaining hands-on experience in advanced molecular and analytical techniques.
- Contribute to the development of SOPs, laboratory manuals, and technical reports.
Laboratory Technologist Intern - Meru University of Science and Technology - Meru, Kenya
(2023-01 - 2024-01)
Provided laboratory support including experiment setup, sample handling, and documentation.
- Assisted in setting up experiments, sample handling, and result documentation.
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness, safety compliance, and equipment calibration.
- Collaborated with faculty and postgraduate researchers on diverse scientific projects.
Online Writer - Self-Employed
(2022-04 - 2024-01)
Provided academic content and consultancy services across multiple disciplines.
- Provided academic content and consultancy across science, IT, and humanities disciplines.
Clerical & Customer Service Assistant - Magunas Supermarket
(2021-04 - 2022-03)
Handled cashiering and administrative operations.
- Handled cashiering, stock control, and data entry operations efficiently.
Laboratory Attaché - Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) - Kenya
(2019-05 - 2019-08)
Conducted laboratory analyses and supported agricultural training programs.
- Conducted soil, pest, and crop analyses, and tissue culture propagation of bananas.
- Supported farmer training programs in sustainable agricultural techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Biology - Meru University of Science and Technology (2025-09)
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (2016-08 - 2020-12)
Certificate - Molecular Biology (Short Course) - Meru University of Science and Technology, in partnership with Ghent University of Science and Technology (2025-08 - 2025-08)
Certificate - Computer Applications - Sacred Lake Institute of Technology – Computer Societies of Kenya (2016-02 - 2016-04)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Gundua Day Secondary School (2010 - 2015)
