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Coventry, United Kingdom

Battlab Laboratories provides veterinary surgeons with a high quality diagnostic laboratory service to assist in making accurate assessments of patients, from disease to optimal health.Research & Reporting• Leading a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with an exceptional eye for detail and accuracy. • Providing specialist reports and sharing all research insights with key stakeholders, working within areas such as bacterial identification and antibiotic sensitivities for a diverse range of animal species.• Directing chemical analysis and identifying specific data trends within body fluid data, for example blood film examinations and white blood cell differentials, as well as sediment urinalysis and faecal examinations. • Providing hands-on, practical support throughout the research process, for example carrying out skin scraping cytology in order to identify infectious and inflammatory conditions.Laboratory Operations• Playing an instrumental role in defining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in order to ensure operational excellence. • Managing equipment and instrument maintenance for Cobas 311, Immulite 2000XTi and Nihon Kohden.• Maintaining high standards of quality control, often participating in both internal and external programmes. • Handling logistical aspects of incoming samples.• Applying my expertise to train new Medical Technologists in laboratory process as well as research and analysis methods.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Lancet Laboratories is a leading pathology laboratory, operating throughout Africa and providing vital diagnostic and monitoring pathology services.Analysis & Research• Directed diagnostic processes for all incoming specimens i.e. bacterial identifications using Vitek 2 and API kits. Laboratory Development • Strived to implement innovative methods of analysis and support successful research with new equipment. • Established and managed quality control standards within the lab, ensuring strict adherence to documentation guidelines. Team Leadership• Supervised junior laboratory staff with overall responsibility for their wellbeing, performance and understanding of project requirements. • Assisted in the coordination and delivery of employee training programmes in order to implement all SOPs and embed the wider commercial goals and vision of the laboratory.

Johannesburg, South Africa

• Established variations in the human LEDGF gene and assessing its potential impact/influence on the HIV virus.• Carried out DNA sequencing in order to evaluate the precise order of nucleotides within the DNA molecule, informing research outcomes.• Led research-led analysis such as DNA extraction, PCR and gel extraction.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Ampath Laboratories is a leading service provider of pathology-related diagnosis and research, servicing healthcare practitioners and their patients. Diagnosis & Research• Carefully reviewed test results across microbiology cultures and benches, interpreting research in order to formulate accurate diagnosis reports. • Provided accurate administration in research related documentation.Operational Management• Ensured the smooth running of the facility by holding responsibility for all equipment maintenance and quality control procedures. • Led internal and external audits in line with SOPs.• Managed laboratory budgets for day-to-day operations such as staff refreshments, instrument maintenance and cost of new tools.• Liaised closely with external providers to coordinate culture media.

Sofia, Bulgaria

• Explored the A985G mutation in the MCAD gene in the Bulgarian population, with the aim of identifying the frequency of the mutation and its relationship to different Bulgarian ethnic groups. • Provided practical analysis of the gene through PCR techniques, gel electrophoresis and restriction enzyme reaction methods. • Received commendation for my findings, with my final report published in the Balkan Journal Of Medical Genetics, entitled “Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCAD–A985G) in Bulgaria” (1997).

Master Of Science (Msc), Molecular Biology And Microbiology

Microbiology Genetics Biochemistry Cell Biology Organic & Inorganic Chemistry Biochemistry Analytic Chemistry Plant Anatomy & Morphology.

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technonlogy And Computer Software Engineering

Database Design & Deployment Project Management PL/SQL Programming Human Computer Interaction Object Oriented Design Operating Systems &.