SYPROSE KEMUNTO NYACHOTI
712W Missouri Ave, El Paso TX 79902
syprose02@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Desire a working opportunity with a fast emerging oil company as a petroleum geochemist.
Strong chemistry, geochemistry and geology background with several relevant coursework.
Three years research experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory. Skilled in analytical tools
for hydrocarbon identification, map making, identification of carbonate sedimentation systems,
and carbonate petrology.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Texas at El Paso: PhD Geosciences expected May 2015, GPA 4.0
Dissertation: Using U-series isotopes to determine sources of pedogenic carbonates:
comparison of natural and agricultural soils in the semi-arid southern New Mexico and Western
Texas, Advisor: Dr. Lin Ma
 Collected samples from study areas, digested, separated and analyzed using MC-ICP-MS
 Results were compared to carbon-age data from related studies.
Kenyatta University-Nairobi, Kenya: Msc Chemistry 2009, GPA 3.8
Moi University- Eldoret, Kenya: BSc Chemistry 2005, GPA 4
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Analytical Chemist II, Geochemistry laboratory
Mining and Geological Dept.
Oct 2008-Dec 2010
 Receive, identify and record samples using LIMS laboratory systems, analyzed rocks,
soil, water samples for elements using set up standard operation procedure, prepared
standard reference materials in required concentrations, data analysis to determine
accuracy and precision, developed analytical methods and procedures to be used in the
lab, maintained laboratory database, prepared and presented lab reports, trouble shoot
machines and laboratory instruments, and cleaned and maintained laboratory instruments
 Encouraged teamwork among my colleagues
Intern analytical chemist, analytical laboratory
Coca Cola Bottlers, Ltd.
June 2003-August 2003
 Inspected products for quality and defects, tested and analyzed water quality for soda
production, tested and verified the purity of liquefied carbon dioxide, weight sugar,
concentrates and water for the right amount of syrup, inspected bottle cleaning and
monitored correct amount of cleaning chemicals, and inspected assembly line production
for smooth processing
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Teaching assistant physical geology and earth science
I, research assistant in geochemistry labs, teaching organic chemistry, and served as a clerk in the
Kenya general elections.
PUBLICATIONS
Nyachoti S. K. Njue W. M. Murungi J. I. Wanjau R .N. (2011). Use of Urine as biological
Indicator of cyanide exposure among smokers in Kenya. Journal of Kenya Chemical Society,
ISSN 1811- 5934. Vol. 6 No 1.
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
AGU fall meeting2012 (expected): Using U-series Isotopes to determine sources of pedogenic
carbonates: comparison of natural and agricultural soils in the semi-arid Southern New Mexico and
Western Texas. San Francisco, California Dec 2012
17th Wildland Shrub Symposium: Determining sources of pedogenic carbonates in agricultural soils
of Hueco basin (El Paso region) with U-series isotopes. New Mexico May 2012
AFFILIATIONS: American Geophysical Union, Society of economic geologists, Society of
Geophysicists Explorations
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Completed all my laboratory analysis and forwarded required
reports promptly, directed and guided laboratory staff in group assignments, and enjoy and
integrate well into team work
COMPUTER AND OTHER SKILLS: Ability to use geochemical analytical instruments and
tools; MC-ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, AAS, FIS, XRD, and XRF, geological field mapping, GIS
and Arcpad softwares, Geochemical model: Visual Minteq, Microsoft Office Tools: Word,
Excel, Power Point, Publisher.