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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Training
References
Volunteer Experience
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Linda Mwalawa

Donnybrook

Summary

Accomplished laboratory professional recognized for meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities. Experience in managing laboratory operations and ensuring quality compliance, ready to leverage skills to enhance laboratory efficiency and support regulatory excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant (Part time)

Dovida
Dublin
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisting with activities of daily living
  • Providing companionship to the elderly
  • Performing thorough cleaning and disinfection of client rooms

Seed Analyst

One Acre Fund
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Seed quality testing for germination, purity, and storability according to international standards
  • Sample reception and logging from clients to ensure proper tracking and processing
  • Process improvement to achieve seed laboratory authorization and accreditation
  • Coordinated procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies, maintaining budgetary constraints
  • Collaborated with government officials for seed recertification
  • Drafted biweekly progress reports on project activities to improve the seed laboratory

Laboratory Analyst

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Sample reception and logging using the LIMS for proper tracking and processing
  • Conducted microbiological testing on various matrices to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Conducted pesticide residue, mycotoxin, and heavy metal testing on food, feed and fresh produce
  • Participated in the proficiency testing for laboratory accreditation maintenance
  • Compilation and verification of test results to inform public health policies
  • Managing laboratory chemical inventory ensuring constant supply of consumables
  • Performed calibration and verification of laboratory equipment

Education

M.Sc. - Plant Biology and Biotechnology

University College Dublin
08.2025

B.Sc. - Biochemistry

Egerton University
05.2016

Skills

  • Laboratory Operations and Quality Assurance
  • Quality assurance
  • Analytical and Instrumentation Techniques
  • Data Management and Digital Proficiency
  • Interpersonal and Problem-Solving Skills

Websites

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading novels
  • Cooking
  • Knitting

Training

  • Manual Handling – HSE
  • Infection Control – HSE
  • Care Skills and Care of the Elderly

References

Available upon request

Volunteer Experience

12/01/24, Present, Health Care Assistant (Part time), Dovida – Dublin, Ballsbridge, Assisting with activities of daily living, Providing companionship to the elderly, Performing thorough cleaning and disinfection of client rooms

Timeline

Health Care Assistant (Part time)

Dovida
12.2024 - Current

Seed Analyst

One Acre Fund
02.2024 - 08.2024

Laboratory Analyst

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service
03.2021 - 01.2024

M.Sc. - Plant Biology and Biotechnology

University College Dublin

B.Sc. - Biochemistry

Egerton University

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