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Betty Kathomi Muriithi

@bettykathomimuriithi

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Research Assistant at NUITM-KEMRI coordinating a prenatal cohort and analyzing study data on pregnancy outcomes.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to apply my skills in biomedical research, research project coordination, and data management in a competitive and challenging environment.

At NUITM-KEMRI Project, I implement and coordinate a prenatal cohort examining adverse pregnancy outcomes. I also develop clinical study protocols and manage and analyze study data.

I keep the project’s study database up to date and prepare ethics submissions for renewals and protocol amendments. I report study outcomes through manuscripts and peer-reviewed publications.

My research work includes coordinating studies on tuberculosis, influenza, and maternal and child health. I’ve also processed study samples using molecular techniques and organized biosafety and biosecurity training workshops.

Earlier, as a Quality Assurance Officer at Safepak Limited, I sampled and analyzed products for microbial contamination and implemented ISO quality standards. My career objective is to apply my skills in biomedical research, research project coordination, and data management in a competitive and challenging environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Assistant

Current

NUITM-KEMRI Project

Nov 2012 - Present (13 years 10 months)

Prepared and submitted protocols for ethics clearance, maintained study databases, coordinated a prenatal cohort, developed clinical study protocols, managed and analyzed study data, reported outcomes through publications, organized biosafety training, and processed samples using molecular techniques.

Research Project Management Data Management Data Analysis Protocol Development Ethics Review Molecular Techniques Biosafety Training Scientific Writing Stata Next Generation Sequencing TB LAMP Biosafety Level 3

Quality Assurance Officer

Safepak Limited

Jan 2012 - Oct 2012 (9 months)

Set up and maintained laboratory equipment calibration logs, sampled and analyzed products for microbial contamination, maintained quality data, implemented ISO quality standards, and trained production staff on quality procedures.

Quality Assurance ISO Standards Equipment Calibration Microbial Analysis Data Analysis Training

Free-lance Researcher

Self Employed

Sep 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Collected, entered, and analyzed research data, and compiled comprehensive reports to present research findings.

Data Collection Data Entry Data Analysis Report Writing

Intern - Clinical Trials Department

Kemri-Wellcome Trust Project

Jan 2010 - Jul 2010 (6 months)

Drafted a proposal for a pilot project, developed a protocol, trained participants, collected and analyzed samples using molecular and diagnostic methods, coordinated sample reception workflow, and carried out quality assurance of equipment.

Clinical Trials Protocol Development Sample Collection Molecular Diagnostics Data Analysis Quality Assurance Lab Workflow

Medical Representative

Mac Pharmaceuticals

Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 (6 months)

Marketed prescription medications to healthcare practitioners, conducted continuous medical education for key clients, managed client relationships, and collaborated with quality control to address customer concerns.

Sales Customer Relationship Management Medical Education QC Collaboration