Stanley Kipkurui Kiprop
Cranbourne,VIC
Summary
I am pursuing a Professional Doctorate in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, building on my Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. With over six years of experience in laboratory settings, I possess strong analytical and lab skills. My research efforts have resulted in two published articles, reflecting my dedication to advancing the field.
I aspire to take on executive roles in medical research organizations and international initiatives, aiming to lead innovative projects and establish myself as a prominent researcher.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
Lesaffre Australia Pacific Pty Limited
06.2023 - Current
- Collecting yeast samples for laboratory testing.
- Conducting laboratory experiments, including brix readings and yeast spin tests and analyses.
- Presenting and documenting results in written form.
- Performing routine mathematical calculations and measuring water usage during separation, conductivity, and water efficiency tests.
- Monitoring and controlling the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and tracking usage.
- Checking, calibrating, and maintaining test equipment.
Maintaining a clean and organized working environment. - Operating various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintaining knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Increasing overall product quality through attention to detail during operation processes.
Laboratory Technologist
Baringo County Referral Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques
- Trained, mentored and coached 8 students on attachment
Community Health Volunteer
World Vision Kenya
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Organized community members for team building and for the construction of latrines in schools.
- Reported outbreaks of diseases for further action by the Ministry of Health and WVK.
- Assisted the Ministry of Health Officials during medical outreaches and immunization.
- Data collection within the community regarding health status and sharing with World Vision Kenya and Ministry of Health.
- Assisting the sick in the community to travel to the hospital
- Conducting community awareness meetings/barazas to educate community members on HIV, Malaria, Cholera, and other infectious diseases.
Intern
US Army Medical Research Directorate - Kenya
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Sample reception, handling techniques and inventory of biological specimen including nasopharyngeal swab specimen
- Cell culture (MDCK, RD, LLCMK2 and Hep-2 mammalian cell lines)
- Isolation of respiratory viruses including Influenza and Adenovirus among others
- Identification of viruses by Immunofluorescence Assays
- Typing and sub-typing of Influenza viruses by Hemagglutination Inhibition assays
- Extraction of nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) from various samples
- Quantification of nucleic acid using Nanodrop and Qubit fluorometer
- Molecular identification of viruses using Real Time RT- PCR and conventional PCR
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Sanger sequencing using the 3500xL Genetic analyzer Basic nucleotide sequence analysis
- Real-time PCR for screening of influenza A & B and other respiratory viruses
- Conventional PCR and Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Sanger chain termination sequencing methods
- Basic bioinformatics manipulation of biological data
- General field sample handling
- Attended internal scientific seminars
- Did general cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and working surfaces
- Recorded and reported all results to the data manager
- Trained and orientated new attaches and interns in the laboratory
Enumerator
World Vision Kenya
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Assisted people in filling out the Farmer Managed Natural Resource survey with complete and accurate information
- Travelled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose
- Walked door to door and collected demographic information
- Double-checked information on survey forms
- Maintained records of houses visited, surveys completed and money spent
Education
Professional Doctorate - Biomedical And Clinical Sciences
Torrens University Australia
Melbourne, VIC03-2027
Masters of Public Health - Global Health And Advocacy
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC10.2024
Master of Science - Biomedical option
University of Eastern Africa
07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
South Eastern Kenya University
03.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Tambach Boys High School
05.2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary School -
St Mary's Primary School
10.2007
Skills
- Technical Lab Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem - Solving
- Collaboration and Communication
- Computer and Data Analysis
Certification
- First AID and CPR, 05/01/23
- Basic Emergency Life Support, 05/01/23
- Food Safety and Food Handling, 06/01/23
- Assist Clients with Medication, 06/01/23
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence, 07/01/23
- Manual Handling Victoria, 05/01/23
- NDIS Modules, 05/01/23
- Working with Children Check, 06/01/23
- Current Police Check, 05/01/23
- Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Certificate, 05/01/23
- NDIS Check applied, 06/01/23
- Infection Prevention and Control Master Class, 06/01/23
- IELTS Score 6.5 (L 6.5, R 6.0, W 6.0, S 8.0), 05/01/23
- International Police Clearance Certificate, 03/01/23
- Full Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, 01/01/22
- Laboratory Quality Systems and Good Laboratory Practices, USAMRU, 12/01/18
- Safety Training, USAMRU, 10/01/18
- Baseline Methodology, World Vision Kenya, 05/01/13
- Computer Application Packages Training, 10/01/12
Accomplishments
- Acted as Chairman of Agriculture Student Association in Tambach High School.
- During my employment as a Laboratory Technologist at Baringo County Referral Hospital, I did the training and orientation of new attaches and interns in the laboratory.
- I was appointed as the class monitor at St Mary's Primary School.
Affiliations
- Active member of Chemogoch Elites - Chemogoch University Student Association
- Active member of Worldwide Churches of Kenya
Publications
- Published a research paper titled: To Profile Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Drug-Resistance and Susceptibility Patterns of Naïve HIV Positive Patients from Machakos Level 5 Hospital on International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research.
- Published a research paper titled: Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial properties of Allium sativum against lactobacillus on International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research.
Hobbies
Travelling
Cooking
Watching Documentaries
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Operator
Lesaffre Australia Pacific Pty Limited
06.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technologist
Baringo County Referral Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2023
Community Health Volunteer
World Vision Kenya
10.2018 - 04.2021
Intern
US Army Medical Research Directorate - Kenya
07.2017 - 09.2018
Enumerator
World Vision Kenya
06.2013 - 06.2013
Masters of Public Health - Global Health And Advocacy
Australian Catholic University
Master of Science - Biomedical option
University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
South Eastern Kenya University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Tambach Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary School -
St Mary's Primary School
- First AID and CPR, 05/01/23
- Basic Emergency Life Support, 05/01/23
- Food Safety and Food Handling, 06/01/23
- Assist Clients with Medication, 06/01/23
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence, 07/01/23
- Manual Handling Victoria, 05/01/23
- NDIS Modules, 05/01/23
- Working with Children Check, 06/01/23
- Current Police Check, 05/01/23
- Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Certificate, 05/01/23
- NDIS Check applied, 06/01/23
- Infection Prevention and Control Master Class, 06/01/23
- IELTS Score 6.5 (L 6.5, R 6.0, W 6.0, S 8.0), 05/01/23
- International Police Clearance Certificate, 03/01/23
- Full Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, 01/01/22
- Laboratory Quality Systems and Good Laboratory Practices, USAMRU, 12/01/18
- Safety Training, USAMRU, 10/01/18
- Baseline Methodology, World Vision Kenya, 05/01/13
- Computer Application Packages Training, 10/01/12
Professional Doctorate - Biomedical And Clinical Sciences
Torrens University Australia
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