Edna Jepchirchir

Experience

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  KEPHIS-Muguga

  Jun 2007 - Nov 2017

  Labaratory technologist Intern

  Virus testing using various methods including mechanical inoculation and grafting on susceptible indicator plants as well as the use of serological (ELISA) tests. Use of molecular biology techniques (including conventional and real time PCR) for disease diagnosis and testing of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).Pests and disease diagnosis involving pathogen extraction and identification using various techniques in entomology, mycology, bacteriology and nematology laboratories.Preparation of laboratory standards and reagentsMicro propagation of plant germplasm and virus cleanup by tissue culture, meristem tip culture and thermotherapy.General procedures in the 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.Data analysis and preparation of reports by use of LIMS software. Show less

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  Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) -Muguga

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Laboratory Technologist Intern
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  GiveDirectly

  Nov 2017 - now

  Field Officer