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CURRICULUM VITAE
OSATA SHAMIM WANJIKU
P.O Box 43935-00100 Nairobi
Tel: 0706 324 276
E-mail: shamimosata@gmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
Personal profile
A highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Biochemistry graduate who is able to provide
expertise in laboratory techniques and analysis to be employed in research. Ambitious and
looking forward to play a key role in adding a significant value to a business.
A bright, articulate and numerical individual with excellent communication skills, currently
looking for a company that offers long term career prospects.
Career Objective
To work in a company that conducts research work that makes significant contribution towards
improving the way of life of people around the world, where I can put my education and skills as
a biochemist to ultimate use.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- University of Nairobi
 2012 to 2016 Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
- Moi Girls Secondary School- Isinya
 2007-2010 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Attained grade A, 82 points)
- Ongata Academy
 1995-2006 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (Attained 375 marks)
Key Skills
 Excellent numeracy and IT skills.
 Expertise in isolating, analyzing and purifying DNA molecules, proteins and enzymes.
 Capacity to conduct researches concerning biological processes, hormones, foods etc.
 Impressive analytical skills.
 Good interpersonal skills.
 Expertise in operating laboratory equipment.
 Commendable critical thinking abilities.
 A great team player.
 Ability to furnish reports, papers and recommendations according to the results of the studies.

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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Pathologist Lancet Kenya Limited
Laboratory Intern June 2015 – September 2015
Responsibilities
 Conducted biochemical, hematological and microbiological tests on patient samples.
 Supported laboratory staff by maintaining glassware, maintaining logs and record books.
 Ran quality control tests in hematology and chemistry departments before doing any tests
on patient samples.
 Updated job knowledge by reading technical publications.
 Documented information on results and equipment on record books.
 Participated in bone marrow aspiration procedures.
CERTIFIED SEMINARS, TRAINING AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:
 Peer counseling training at Muranga teachers college in 2005.
 Career fair held at Chiromo by Nairobi University Biochemistry Student Association in
2014.

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REFEREES
Dr Edward Muge
Lecturer, Dept. of Biochemistry
College of Health Sciences
University of Nairobi
Mobile: +254 716059466
Email: mugeek@uonbi.ac.ke
Ms. Fanice Manyala
Moi Girls Isinya Secondary School
Principal,
P.O Box 36
Kajiado.
Mobile: +254 722277365
Email: moigirlsisinya@gmail.com
Elly Mchawia
Intrepid Travel
Accountant
P.O Box 506-00502
Karen, Nairobi.
Mobile: +254 720852043
Email: elly.mchawia@peakdmc.com