VALENTINE MBURU

Intern

• Job Details:Business Strategist

Attachee

• Job Details:Executed diagnostic methods for detecting Wuchereria bancrofti in urine, sputum, blood, and mosquitoes through microscopy and PCR assays. Implemented a laboratory testing and monitoring strategy for HIV, including baseline CD4 count optimization, which increased the production and accuracy of HIV assessments. Managed the transition of a laboratory-scale biotechnological process to pilot production, achieving a 20% increase in scalability while maintaining product quality and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Optimized cell culture protocols, resulting in a 15% increase in viable cell yield, thereby enhancing the efficiency of downstream molecular biology experiments. Introduced a new inventory management system for lab supplies and reagents, which reduced waste by 20% and cut procurement costs by 10% within the first year. Played a key role in a research project that led to a 25% improvement in the preparation of agar gels for electrophoresis. Extracted DNA using various advanced methods, ensuring high-quality samples for genetic analysis. Acquired knowledge on the principles and applications of flow cytometry using 4-color FACSCalibur and FACSCount instruments.