Highlights:Completing B-Tech Biotechnology

Skills:laboratory, testing, blood transfusion

Goal:Master's studies desired

Membership:none

Certification:none

Laboratory Technologist 02/2020 - current
Stellenbosch University,, Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
Industry: Medical research
Laboratory technologist for the preparation and storage of blood, urine, saliva and stool samples,
Feb2020– • Reception and processing of samples (blood, urine, stool, etc.) with completion of relevant documentation • Completing/verifying lab CRF/results for studies • Preparing shipments to external collaborators which include: ? Extraction and verification of samples ? Performing Quality Control on shipments ? Administration related work such as obtaining quotes and preparation of shipping documentation. • Writing and sending lab reports to study coordinators. • Freezer call out duty, equipment maintenance, SOP development and reviewing. Project Management: Temperature monitoring for all sites Responsible for sub -study (Nasopharyngeal aspirate) samples which include: Linking Patient to study PID using participant files. Logging back-log of samples on LIMS and troubleshooting, Handling data queries--
Laboratory research technician 11/2012 - 09/2014
Wits Health Consortium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Industry: Medical research
Laboratory research work on growth and development studies e.g. maternal/child study projects.
Placenta tissue dissection and storage Quantitative analysis of metabolites and interpretation of results such as glucose tests, insulin, blood, and glucose tolerance test Compiling of SOPs, management assistance and supervisory of new staff Laboratory development Working with hazardous chemicals e.g. liquid nitrogen and various laboratory instruments e.g. the Randox analyzer and Diasorin Liason.--
Blood transfusion technician 04/2008 - 06/2012
South African National Blood Service,, , South Africa
Industry: Blood transfusion service
Blood bank technician to crossmatch compatible bloods and issue products.
Cross matching compatible blood units for patients requiring blood transfusion. Blood transfusion reactions investigations, antibody investigations and identification Liaise with doctors, medical officers and processing departments concerning transfusions and emergency ward stock Blood orders, customer focus, timely decision making Equipment maintenance and calibration--
Medical technologist 10/2006 - 08/2007
NIOH (National Institute for Occupational Health), , South Africa
Industry: Medical research
Research: Biochemistry and Toxicology department
Medical Technologist Duties: Experiment design- creating our own SOP / Methodology on performing experiments (Lipid peroxidation and XRD) using relevant researched data. Preparation of various concentration solutions of mine dusts/ silica for exposure to live cells Laboratory management / maintenance.--

University of Johannesburg 01/2009 - 12/2013
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Microbiology, Biochemistry
Minor:Food microbiology
National Diploma in Biotechnology 2003-2007 B-Tech in Biotechnology 2009-2013

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