Michael Odhiambo

Experience

Marie Stopes Kenya

Research Assistant - Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

• Successfully managed the informed consent process for research studies by meticulously documenting and administering informed consent procedures in adherence to ethical guidelines.
• Ensured secure storage of all consent documents as per study protocols, guaranteeing confidentiality and compliance.
• Conducted comprehensive face-to-face interviews with study participants, demonstrating adeptness in establishing rapport and gathering accurate data.
• Proficiently utilized electronic data collection tools such as KOBO Collect, streamlining the data collection process and ensuring high-quality and error-free data acquisition.
Streamlined data collection process, data cleaning, and data analysis and built data visualization using PowerBI

BAYI Foundation

Administrative Assistant - Jan 2022 - Sep 2023

• Ensured Compliance and Quality: Supervised analysis of Diversey raw materials, ensuring compliance with EABL standards, and maintained high-quality products through meticulous testing.
• Streamlined Documentation Process: Efficiently compiled samples for testing, ensuring accurate documentation of raw materials, enhancing quality assurance procedures.
• Maintained Production Integrity: Monitored CIP processes, chemical concentrations, and ensured sterile packaging, preventing microbial contamination for a quality end product.
• Managed Water and Chemical Treatment: Oversaw water treatment and chemical processes, ensuring a safe and effective production environment.
• Contributed to Quality Improvement: Assisted in driving quality-focused initiatives through gap analysis, aiding continuous improvement efforts.
• Controlled Non-Conformance: Proactively managed product non-conformance, collaborating with manufacturing teams for prompt resolutions.
• Promoted Safety Culture: Engaged in leadership programs, training interns, and contractor staff, fostering a culture of safety and excellence on-site.

Chemelil Sugar Company Limited

Intern - Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

• Conducted comprehensive analysis to determine the chemical composition of various liquors, employing advanced analytical techniques to ascertain precise components and properties.
• Systematically collected samples of both raw materials and processed liquor for thorough analysis, ensuring representation of the entire production process and maintaining accuracy in assessments.
• Demonstrated strict adherence to safety protocols by safely executing required sampling and analysis procedures, utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to mitigate risks.
• Proactively identified areas for improvement in safety protocols, contributing to a safer working environment.
• Played a pivotal role in the entire data management process, including data validation, entry, and meticulous report checking.
• Proficiently operated laboratory equipment, conducted calibration exercises, and troubleshooted issues as they arose, ensuring smooth laboratory operations and reliable data outcomes.

Kenya Breweries Limited

Laboratory Assistant - Jun 2021 - Nov 202

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) logo
Contract AnalystContract Analyst
Kenya Breweries Limited · ContractKenya Breweries Limited · Contract
Jun 2021 – Nov 2021 · 6 mosJun 2021 to Nov 2021 · 6 mos
Nairobi County, Kenya · On-siteNairobi County, Kenya · On-site
• Ensured Compliance and Quality: Supervised analysis of Diversey raw materials, ensuring compliance with EABL standards, and maintained high-quality products through meticulous testing.
• Streamlined Documentation Process: Efficiently compiled samples for testing, ensuring accurate documentation of raw materials, enhancing quality assurance procedures.
• Maintained Production Integrity: Monitored CIP processes, chemical concentrations, and ensured sterile packaging, preventing microbial contamination for a quality end product.
• Managed Water and Chemical Treatment: Oversaw water treatment and chemical processes, ensuring a safe and effective production environment.
• Contributed to Quality Improvement: Assisted in driving quality-focused initiatives through gap analysis, aiding continuous improvement efforts.
• Controlled Non-Conformance: Proactively managed product non-conformance, collaborating with manufacturing teams for prompt resolutions.
• Promoted Safety Culture: Engaged in leadership programs, training interns, and contractor staff, fostering a culture of safety and excellence on-site.

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Research Assistant - Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

• Orchestrated the informed consent activities meticulously for the study, ensuring participants’ understanding and compliance with ethical guidelines, thus fostering a trustworthy and compliant research environment.
• Proficiently administered quantitative questionnaires using tablet PCs to efficiently collect data from over 100 study participants, leveraging technology to streamline the data collection process and enhance accuracy.
• Collaborated closely with the assistant study coordinator, establishing a seamless workflow to ensure precise data collection and entry, thereby maintaining the integrity of the study’s findings.
• Maintained open and consistent communication channels with the assistant study coordinator and data manager, providing regular updates on study data progress. This facilitated a transparent and efficient exchange of information, contributing to a cohesive team effort and enabling timely adjustments for improved data management and analysis.

Education

B. Sch Analytical chemistry with management

Kenyattta University

2013/2022