Olurotimi Soremekun
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QUALIFICATIONS Aspiring Six Sigma Black belt (IN PROGRESS) Estimated Completion SEPT 2103
Molecular ASCP Certification (in progress) Estimated Completion December 2013
Advanced knowledge and practice of the Kaizen principle
Advanced in the surveillance, clinical research and laboratory testing techniques
Highly skilled Lab Tech with 7 years in emerging disease testing
Experienced researcher with strong analytical and problem solving skills
Research Biologist practiced in cell based molecular biology and genetics
Excellent time management, communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently or in a team and with diverse populations
Ambitious, Very fast learner, dependable, focused, task oriented Individual
Knowledgeable in the area of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) - Gas Chromatography-Mass
Spectroscopy (GCMS), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Ultraviolet visible spectra (UV-Vis),
and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). Knowledgeable in the areas of PCR (polymerase chain reaction), Gel
Electrophoresis.
Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
SKILLS Lab Equipment: Lyophilizer, HPLC, Tigris DTS System,Digene automated plate washer, Titration,Durometr, Brabender,
Specific Gravity, Lab Manual assay, Multi tube vortexer, Reverse pippeting, mill, Analytical balances,
Pippetors, SDS-PAGE Multi Channel pippetor, Platen Press, Brabender, Lab (electrophoresis),
Spectrophotometers, Sonicator, pH mill, Minolta spectophotometer, X-rite, Tergotometer, meter. Tecan,
Digene rapid capture system, refractometer, Foam shaker, e.t.c
ANALYSIS PROGRAMS Quan Browser, Qual browser, Microsoft Excel, Chem
draw, Chem Sketch, Lcls, Zlab, Process Pro Computer
Programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, FrontPage,
linux, Microsoft office, Windows
EXPERIENCE LABCORP Greensboro, NC
Senior Molecular Genetics Tech Jan 2005- Present
Duties included: Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports. Maintain professional
communication with customers, vendors, and other Labcorp personnel. Collected and processed specimens
for clinical protocols. Kept accurate databases of specimens collected and stored in repository. Clinical testing
based on PCR reactions and DNA purification / Extraction techniques. Thoroughly investigates all abnormal
results, before such data is released to patient's records to verify their reliability for use in the patients' care
plan. CLINICAL TRAILS PROCESS AND REGULATION TRAINING( Labcorp lead program )Labcorp
lead Clinical trials regulations training including process from Discovery to FDA Approval. Knowledge of
ICH GCP practices. Knowledge of Clinical trials Phases
Viking Polymers Greensboro NC
Quality Control / QA
Duties included: Approval on batches of manufactured products. In charge of approving, or disapproving
final products on the night shift. Performing durability, density and toughness tests on batches made.
ECOLAB / KAY CHEMICALS Greensboro, NC
Research and Development Scientist Jan 2008 – Jan 2009
Duties Included: performing research experiments on cleaning products under the supervision of
Lead and Head scientists. Recording, Analyzing, and reporting Data to scientists in charge.
Conducted basic and applied research on chemical cleaning agents. Interpreted research findings
and summarized data into reports. Worked with several teams on degradation research
NC A&T State University Greensboro, NC
Graduate Teacher Assistant August 2010- May2013
Duties included: Teaching undergraduate students General Chemistry 116 and 117 labs, Teaching general
laboratory and safety techniques such as distillation extraction recrystallization, empirical formulas, chemical
equilibrium, solubility product constants and rate of reactions.
UNCG Greensboro Greensboro, NC
Independent Research Aug 2002- Aug 2003
Duties Included: Independent study of the medicinal plant Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal)*
Extracted and analyzed the individual alkaloids present in Goldenseal plant. Writing a detailed scientific
Paper about the findings of my Independent study. Submitted Paper to research group leaders for Grading
EDUCATION North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), Greensboro, NC
M.S. Chemistry, Graduation: May 2013, GPA: 3.5
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
B.S. Chemistry: May 2005, GPA 3.1
Certificate in Waste Management, March 2012
HONORS & ACTIVITIES University Of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Dean’s List Recipient
CERTIFICATION Waste Management Certification : In depth knowledge of OSHA and other State regulations.
PROJECT Used Six Sigma Principles to determine how to improve a process and determine the cost / benefit analysis
In the purchase of an equipment. Improving the process saves the company approximately $50,000/year.