Samuel Thuita Kigai

Name: Samuel Thuita Kigai
Position: Laboratory Technologist
Department: Biological Sciences
School:   Pure and Applied Sciences
Contact Address: P.O. Box 6-60100 Embu
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Short Biography

Result-oriented Biologist with over 10 years of outstanding knowledge in laboratory practice coupled with good student management and interaction. Excellent team working skills and broad knowledge of Science laboratory operating procedures.

Education Background:   

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and Biotechnology - University of Nairobi
• Diploma in Technical Education (Applied Biology Option) - Kenya Technical Trainers College                
• Higher National Diploma H.N.D. in (Applied Biology) - Eldoret National Polytechnic            
• Diploma in (Applied Biology) - Nyeri National Polytechnic               

Work experience    

Biology Technologist, University of Embu from 2017– To Date
•    Revising and approving laboratory manuals
•    Effecting laboratory operations standards (ISO 9001:2015& 27001: 2013)
•    Demonstrating practicals to students
•    Assisting in procurement of laboratory teaching materials and equipment
•    Ensuring the safety of research materials and data
•    Supervising students and training interns on Biological practicals
•    Managing the stores and inventories
•    Assisting in supervision and invigilation of examinations

Biology Technologist, The Nyeri National Polytechnic from 2012– To 2017
•    Maintenance of store and procurement of laboratory supplies
•    Guiding Diploma and Certificate students in research projects
•    Inspection and maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus
•    Preparation of laboratory reagents and proper disposal of waste

Awards and Membership    

• Awarded certificate of appreciation for making University of Embu the best performing corporate organization in Kenya (2020)
• Awarded certificate of commendation for being an outstanding employee
• Awarded Certificate of achievement on attaining 100% pass in Laboratory at (K.N.E.C)
• Appointed in the animal welfare committee
• Member of Teachers Service Commission (T.S.C)

Jefitha Daniel Njagi Gachanja

Name: Jefitha Daniel Njagi Gachanja
Position: Principal Technologist
Department: Biological Sciences
School:   Pure and Applied Sciences
Contact Address: P.O. Box 6-60100 Embu
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Short Biography

• HND  ( Kenya Polytechnic)
• Diploma in Laboratory Management Paddington College-London
• Education Diploma –Paddington College-London
• Diploma in Parasitology Queen Mary College-London
• Biological Laboratory Technology Certificate (Kenya Polytechnic)

Working experience

2013- To date Principal Technologist, University of Embu

• Supervisory management for the departmental Senior Technologists/ Technologists/Technicians and Junior Technicians.
• Running practical classes for under and postgraduate students in Zoology
• In-charge of Departmental Biological Laboratories i.e. Botany lab (70) students). Biochemistry lab (30) students. Microbiology lab (30) students and Zoology Lab. With a capacity of 60 students.
  University of Embu, P.o. Box 6-60100 Embu.

2012 and Before Chief Technologist at JKUAT and Kenyatta University.

• Preparing for practicals in Zoology Classes and Supervisory management

Membership

• Before 2012 and up to date; Fellow Member of Institute of Science and Technology (FIST) UK

Awards

• Certificate of excellent worker in JKUAT.

Amos Onyiego Bosire

Name: Amos Onyiego Bosire
Position: Technologist
Department: Biological Sciences
School:   Pure and Applied Sciences
Contact Address: P.O. Box 6-60100 Embu
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Short Biography

Education Background
Diploma in Industrial and Applied Biology – Technical University of Kenya

Working experience
2016- To date Technologist University of Embu

• Preparing and overseeing practicals in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Histology, Bacteriology, Genetics, Cell biology units.
• Maintaining inventories
• In charge of Laboratory with capacity of 20 students

University of Embu, P.O. Box 6-60100 Embu.

Brenda Apiyo Odongo

Name: Brenda Apiyo Odongo
Position: Technologist
Department: Biological Sciences
School:   Pure and Applied Sciences
Contact Address: P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu
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Short Biography

Education Background
Diploma in Applied Biology (KNEC) –  Mount Kenya University

Working experience

2013- To date; Technologist University of Embu

• Preparing and overseeing Post graduate and Undergraduate practicals in Microbiology in the following disciplines: Bacteriology, Mycology, Marine microbiology,
• Environmental microbiology, Applied microbiology and Biotechnology, Molecular biology, Basic metabolism, Biochemistry, Mechanisms in microbial pathogenicity and Virology units.
• Training and supervising trainees and interns
• Oversee maintenance/ repairs of Research and Microbiology laboratory
• Maintaining inventories
• In-charge of Laboratory with capacity of more than 50 students.
• Preparing annual procurement plan and procurement exercise of Laboratory equipment
  
  

2010-2013; Technologist Egerton University

• Preparing and overseeing Post graduate and Undergraduate practicals in the Department of  Zoology in the following disciplines: Water chemistry, General parasitology, Aquatic protozoology, vertebrate anatomy and physiology, applied entomology, Histology, Developmental Biology, General zoology, Lower invertebrates, Higher invertebrates, Population Biology and  Animal Behavior,.

2009- 2010 Post Attachment – KALRO Thika

• I was attached in the following Laboratories; Banana tissue culture and Entomopathogenic nematology.
  
  

Membership

• 2016-up to date; Member Kenya Chemical Society