SAMUEL CEPHAS
@samuelcephas
Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in clinical diagnostics, quality systems, and blood transfusion services.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist with hands-on experience across clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, histology, parasitology, virology, and blood transfusion services. I deliver accurate, timely diagnostic results while maintaining strict adherence to quality control, biosafety, and documentation standards.
Throughout my career I have served in roles from intern to Head of Laboratory, leading SOP development, equipment maintenance and calibration, internal QC and participation in EQA, and managing laboratory operations and IPC committees. I have prepared blood products, performed crossmatching and HIV testing, and communicated verified results to clinicians.
I am proficient with LIMS and Microsoft Office, comfortable in high-pressure environments, and committed to continuous professional development and improving laboratory efficiency and patient care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Nairobi Women's Hospital
Nov 2025 - Present (3 months)
Perform and interpret routine and specialized laboratory tests across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, histology and blood transfusion services, maintain equipment and QC, and communicate verified results to clinicians.
Head of Laboratory
Tembezi Medical Services
May 2025 - Oct 2025 (5 months)
Oversaw laboratory operations, updated SOPs, ensured biosafety and IPC compliance, conducted equipment calibration and internal QC, and released verified high-quality results.
Laboratory Technologist
St. Joseph Shelter of Hope Hospital
Jul 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 10 months)
Collected and processed blood specimens, performed testing and QA, entered results into LIMS/Kenya EMR, chaired the IPC committee, and supported multidisciplinary and referral meetings.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dalal Laboratories
Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)
Reviewed requisitions, received and processed specimens, prepared reagents, maintained equipment, and performed routine tests following SOPs while assisting clients with sample collection.
Laboratory Volunteer
Embu Level 5 Hospital
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (3 months)
Assisted in donor recruitment, sample collection, preparation and processing of blood products, and maintained laboratory equipment and records.
Medical Laboratory Intern
Machakos Level 5 Hospital
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Collected and processed clinical samples, performed equipment maintenance and QC, and processed and stained histological specimens including Pap smears.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science
2018 - 2022
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science with training in clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, histology, parasitology, virology, and blood transfusion services.
Maurita Computer School
Certificate, Computer Applications
2017 - 2017
Completed a Computer Packages Certificate focused on computer applications and office software.
Baringo Boys High School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2014 - 2017
Completed secondary education and attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Nduluni Primary School
KCPE, Primary Education
2006 - 2013
Completed primary education and attained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Salary expectations
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