TERRY-LYNN COSTELLO
Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002
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EXPERIENCE:
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Laboratory Technician, Inqaba Biotechnical Industries April 2021 – Current
DNA/RNA extraction, and cDNA generation
PCR, gel electrophoresis, qRT-PCR
Nucleic acid quality control on Agilent TapeStation and Fragment Analyzer
Quantification of nucleic acids using Qubit fluorometer and BioSpectrometer.
Illumina and Pacific Biosciences Single Molecule Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing library preparation
Troubleshooting, data analysis and interpretation Laboratory assistant, Nelson Mandela Microbiology Dept. April – May 2019
Disinfecting and cleaning laboratory glassware and exposure to the laboratory environment
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
BSc (Hons) Microbiology, Nelson Mandela University February 2020 – February 2021
- Research project investigating antibiotic-resistant bacteria associated with split- thickness skin graft loss
- Biochemical and morphological identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of microorganisms
- Sample collection and preparation
- Seminar and project presentations
BSc (Physiology & Microbiology), Nelson Mandela University February 2017 - April 2019
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterility testing and analysis (CFU)
- Gene cloning, PCR, preparation of microbiological media and operating equipment
(nanodrop, autoclave, spectrophotometer, pH meter) Matric, Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg November 2016 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Competent user of Microsoft Office programs – PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Fast learner with problem-solving skills
Adaptable with good written and verbal communication
Critical thinker with excellent time management
LEADERSHIP:
Head Prefect January 2016 – November 2016
- A representative of the school at events, and a link between the student body and the school administration.
Vice sports captain January 2016 – October 2016
- I assisted in encouraging the players to communicate and work together, ensuring a team spirit, and coordinated warm-up and practice sessions. AWARDS:
Merit certificate for outstanding achievement in hockey
Certificate for excellent performance in German as a foreign language
Half colours for academics
Full colours for athletics
REFERENCES:
Dr. Silke Arndt
Medical Scientist and NGS Manager
Inqaba Biotechnical Industries
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Acclaim Moila
Pacific Biosciences Application Specialist and Supervisor Inqaba Biotechnical Industries
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Dr. Sharlene Govender
Senior Lecturer and Supervisor
Biochemistry and Microbiology Dept.
Nelson Mandela University
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