Hillary Agumba
@hillaryagumba
Laboratory Analyst in analytical chemistry, specializing in instrumental analysis and quality control for reliable compliance results.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Laboratory Analyst focused on analytical chemistry, using instrumentation and meticulous record-keeping to strengthen laboratory operations. Through my attachment roles at West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd, I supported quality control data for regulatory submissions, improved compliance, and helped ensure results fit within standard procedures.
I’m skilled in analytical data collection and data interpretation, performing routine checks, instrument calibration, and laboratory safety procedures across water and effluent testing. I’m especially interested in research projects and the chemical industrial field, and I bring experimental design, sample preparation, chromatography/spectroscopy/microscopy analysis, and quality control systems to every assignment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sugar Laboratory Analyst
West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd
May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)
Performed sugar laboratory analysis as an analyst/attaché, calibrating thermometers and validating production equipment to ensure accurate processing conditions. Conducted quality checks on sugar and molasses grades against company and KEBS ranges, performed centrifuge and filtration-based product calibration, maintained equipment (filters, pumps, evaporators, boilers), and collected/submitted sam
Water Treatment Lab Analyst
West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)
Worked as a lab analyst/attaché collecting samples across water treatment stages and running tests for parameters including dissolved oxygen, hardness, TDS, BOD, conductivity, silica, and sugar trace. Maintained quality control data for regulatory submissions, performed routine equipment checks, calibrated sensitive instruments, and followed laboratory safety and sample storage procedures.
Effluent Treatment Lab Analyst
West Kenya Sugar Company
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)
Worked as a lab analyst/attaché supporting effluent treatment sampling and analysis across treatment stages. Monitored chemical concentrations (e.g., urea, DAP, NPK), conducted tests such as grease, COD, BOD, TDS, DO, and TSS, maintained instrument calibrations and detailed records, and supported quality/process improvements with interpreted results for regulatory requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Masogo Secondary School, Kisumu
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grade: GPA: 68/84; Mean grade B+
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Masogo Secondary School, Kisumu.
Nyaren da Primary School, Kisumu
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Grade: Mean grade B
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Nyarenda Primary School, Kisumu.
Kirinyaga University
Bachelor's Degree, Analytical Chemistry
2024 -
Grade: Second Class Honours Upper Division
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry at Kirinyaga University, achieving Second Class Honours Upper Division.
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