Martin Murithi
@martinmurithi1
Industrial Chemistry graduate skilled in lab analysis, process engineering, and sales.
What I'm looking for
I am an Industrial Chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in laboratory testing, quality assurance, and sales, combining technical rigor with customer-focused outreach. I have operated advanced analytical instruments including HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, UV-Vis, and AAS, preparing and processing large sample volumes accurately.
My professional experience spans sales roles where I generated leads, qualified customer needs, exceeded targets, and managed documentation, as well as internships in quality assurance applying regulatory compliance and standardization practices. I have delivered training to farmers on sustainable practices and served as a laboratory technician and peer mentor in educational settings.
I bring strong problem-solving, teamwork, and project coordination skills with a commitment to environmental sustainability and continuous improvement, ready to contribute to roles that require technical laboratory competence, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Associate
Mtandao Afritech Solutions
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Prospected and generated leads for internet services, exceeded sales targets, and closed deals while ensuring accurate documentation and customer onboarding.
Agripreneur Volunteer
Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Trained over 300 farmers on sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices to improve yields and promote environmental sustainability within local communities.
Sales Intern
Krishna Chemists Ltd
Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)
Generated customer leads, managed field orders and delivery records, and prepared quotations and invoices using ASAP software while supporting compliance and market trend tracking.
Laboratory Technician
Bagaria Secondary School
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 (8 months)
Prepared reagents and equipment, guided students in practical experiments, maintained lab inventory and records, and mentored students as a peer teacher and career coach.
Quality Assurance Intern
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)
Processed and prepared 20+ samples daily and performed analytical tests using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, UV-Vis, and AAS to support lab quality assurance workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Chemistry
2019 - 2022
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry with coursework and laboratory experience in analytical techniques and process chemistry.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Martin ?
You can contact Martin and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message MartinFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
