About

Talented, and immensely creative, with great Molecular and Biochemical skills. A quick learner who easily absorbs new ideas and can communicate clearly and effectively. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and an enquiring mind that helps to win over the confidence of people and build strong working relationships with fellow workmates and stakeholders. Currently seeking to join a reputable and exciting organization that will nurture my knowledge and research skills, and propel my career growth.

Skills

  • Communication
    10
  • Teamwork
    10
  • Problem-Solving
    10
  • Creativity
    10
  • Leadership
    10
  • English and Kiswahili

Recommendations

Nzomo Samuel

10/28/2025
Provided a score of  
10
  for Brian Kimanthi

Experience

Brian Kimanthi

Work experience
  • General principles of Good Laboratory Practices and Quality Management Systems
  • (under the ISO 17025 and 9001-2008 systems)
  • Method validation and development of SOPs
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
  • Use of molecular biology techniques (including conventional and real-time PCR (RT-qPCR)
  • as well as LAMP assay) for disease diagnosis
  • Virus testing using various methods including mechanical inoculation and grafting on
  • susceptible indicator plants as well as the use of serological (ELISA) tests
  • Treating of virus infected plants by chemotherapy and thermotherapy, acclimatization
  • (hardening of plantlets from tissue culture)
  • Media preparation, bacterial culturing and performing of biochemical tests
  • In tissue culture dept.: carrying out virus screening, media preparation, multiplication and
  • boosting, and improving of plant quality
  • General procedures in handling and management of plant material of quarantine nature as
  • well as their containment procedures
  • Sterilization sampling, testing and storage of soil and other plant growth mediums for
  • greenhouse use at the station
  • Producing phytosanitary certificates involved in the issuance of import/export
  • documentation, electronic certification of produce and conducting inspections for
  • phytosanitary compliance
  • Performing Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) on import and export commodities
  • Carrying out inspections to monitor pests and diseases of Quarantine nature

Brian Kimanthi

Work experience
  • Viral RNA extraction
  • DNA extraction
  • Conventional PCR and RT-qPCR
  • COVID-19 diagnosis
  • Preparation of PBMCs for various assays
  • Snake venom lyophilization and characterization
  • Phage Isolation, Propagation, and Characterization
  • A member of IPR Phage Club

Brian Kimanthi

Education
  • Enhanced Knowledge in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Related persons

Nzomo Samuel

10/28/2025
Provided a score of  
10
  for Brian Kimanthi