Oluoch Anyango Agnes

Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Scientist with 6 years of experience in quantitative analysis of biological samples. Skilled in quality assurance, compliance, and laboratory efficiency, with proven ability to manage sample processing, storage, and testing. Seeking to advance my career by contributing expertise and gaining further professional experience in a challenging environment.

[email protected] +254708131094 Kenya
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Work Experience
Laboratory Attachment
KEMRI/CGHR – Malaria Laboratories
May 2019 — Aug 2019
  • Diagnose malaria using Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT), microscopy, and molecular diagnosis via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Manage biological sample reception, storage, and archiving
  • Prepare and stain blood smears
  • Prepare Giemsa stain and other laboratory reagents
Laboratory Assistant
KEMRI/CGHR – Malaria Laboratories
Feb 2020 — Jan 2021
  • Manage biological sample reception, storage, and archiving
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and hygiene
  • Centrifuge heparin blood and separate plasma, buffy coat, and cell pellets
  • Prepare laboratory reagents for placenta tissue preservation
  • Receive and track placenta samples as per SOP
  • Run sickle cell tests using Sickle SCAN RDT, Hb electrophoresis, and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Perform histology tissue processing procedures (grossing and blocking)
Temporary Lab Technologist
Safe Water and Aids Project
Feb 2021 — May 2021
  • Manage biological sample reception, storage and archiving
  • Maintain laboratory equipment daily maintenance and hygiene
  • Centrifuge heparin blood and separate plasma, buffy coat and cell pellets
  • Prepare laboratory reagents for placenta tissue preservation
  • Receive and track placenta samples as per lab SOP
Laboratory Assistant
KEMRI/CGHR Siaya CRC laboratory
Jul 2021 — Mar 2023
  • Maintain highest standards in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice, ensuring laboratory safety, hygiene, and infection control
  • Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory assays to guarantee consistency and compliance
  • Conduct regular quality control checks to uphold accuracy and reproducibility
  • Oversee biological sample reception, processing, and chain of custody management
  • Prepare Excel spreadsheets for DBS, plasma, pellets, and serum prior to transport to CRC lab at JOORH for archiving and further testing
  • Conduct placental preservation, collect fetal and maternal blood samples, and track tissues to histology labs for advanced processing
  • Prepare laboratory reagents including 10% EDTA and 10% buffered formalin for placenta tissue preservation
  • Perform urinalysis using Uriscan strips and microscopy
  • Conduct Kato Katz stool microscopy for detection of Schistosoma mansoni and other helminths
  • Support diagnostic workflows with precision and adherence to clinical protocols
  • Manage inventory to ensure laboratory supplies aligned with project requirements
  • Prepare requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals, stains, and reagents
  • Develop work plans and monthly reports to support operational efficiency and resource allocation
Laboratory Analyst
KEMRI/CGHR, CDC and LSTM Laboratories
Mar 2023 — PresentCurrent
  • Oversee sample reception, documentation, and chain of custody of biological samples, ensuring full traceability from collection to archiving
  • Manage long-term sample storage and archiving under controlled conditions
  • Conduct Sickle cell testing using Sickle Scan RDT, Hb electrophoresis, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Ensure accuracy and reproducibility through rigorous quality control performance
  • Maintain comprehensive audit trails for query resolutions and data cleaning
  • Support compliance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) through meticulous documentation and reporting
  • Adhere to international GCLP standards, ensuring laboratory safety, hygiene, and infection control
  • Implement best practices in laboratory safety and risk management
  • Prepare requisitions for laboratory supplies, monitor inventory, and ensure efficient utilization of consumables
  • Support regulatory activities
Skills
Good in biological sample reception, processing, archiving and sample chain of custody managementQuality control complianceGood in audit trail for query resolutionsGood in managing inventory and laboratory suppliesAbility to prepare laboratory reagentsAbility to write reports and proposalsHighly organized with good time management skillsPossess good communication skills in English, Kiswahili and Luo both written and spokenAbility to interact with a diverse group of peopleEfficient in computer MS office, word, excel and power point
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Kenyatta University
2015 — 2019
K.C.S.E
Nyakach Girls High School
2010 — 2014
K.C.P.E
Sango Buru Primary School
2001 — 2009
Certifications
Certified Clinical Trial Monitor
Clinwin Research Services
GCP R3
ICH
GCLP
CITI and RAMS global
Human Subject Protection
Global Mental Health
University of Washington
Leadership and Management
University of Washington
Trained Internal Auditor for KEMRI CGHR, CDC and LSTM labs
References
Dr. Fredrick Maloba
Lecturer · Kenyatta University
[email protected]
Dr. Jenard Patrick Mbugi
Kenyatta University
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Franklin Komino
Laboratory Analyst · KEMRI CGHR
[email protected]
Languages
English
Fluent
Kiswahili
Fluent
Luo
Fluent
Professional Skills and Abilities
Biological sample reception, processing, archiving and sample chain of custody management

Good in biological sample reception, processing, archiving and sample chain of custody management

Quality control compliance
Audit trail for query resolutions
Managing inventory and laboratory supplies
Preparation of laboratory reagents
Report and proposal writing
Highly organized with good time management skills
Communication skills in English, Kiswahili and Luo both written and spoken
Ability to interact with a diverse group of people
Proficient in computer MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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