AKPAN MANDU
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking the position of a Microbiologist, utilizing my extensive experience in Microbiological and Parasitology Laboratory techniques, gain advanced knowledge and move the company to great heights.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Over 5 years experience as a Microbiologist
Highly skilled in aseptic techniques,Streak plate, media preparation stock culture preparation and Isolation.
Demonstrated the ability to write SOPs,technical reports and research papers.
Indept knowledge of various biochemical, microbiological and physicochemical analysis
Proficient in Validation and Calibration of Equipment in the laboratory.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed an SOP for antimicrobial sensitivity testing of various antibiotic raw materials
Detected and prevented the break of Coliforms in the pharmaceutical production unit
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nigerian Army Small Scale Drug Manufacturing Unit,Victoria Island Lagos July 2011 – April 2017
MICROBIOLOGIST
Performed microbiological sampling and analysis of raw materials, intermediate products and finished pharmaceutical product.
Performed microbiological environmental monitoring of Air and the industry environment, including viable surface, air particulate testing.
Maintained accurate log books of all performed procedures.
Implemented the company's policy and Objectives and ensured adherence at the departmental levels
Maintained and applied GMP and GLP practices
Performed microbiological testing such as growth promotion and gram staining
Carried out routine QC tests, such as bioburden and sterility tests, growth promotion tests for microbiological media.
Assisted with deviations investigations and CAPAs action items, Change control management and supplier corrective actions.
Culturing of Microorganisms,microbial identification, biochemical tests for microbiological identification.
Carried out water bacteriology including, physicochemical analysis on water.
Validation and Calibration of Laboratory Equipment .
Writing and Revising SOPs and research materials.
Maintained Invention of supplies and reagents
Training of laboratory technicians and IT Students .
Military hospital Ikoyi,Lagos July 2010- June 2011
Medical microbiologist and Parasitologist
Responsible for culturing various patients samples,storage of human biological samples according to cGMP.
Performed Microscopy of the Isolates.
Completed sensitivity testing of the microorganisms.
Performed various biochemical tests for microbiological identification.
Provided parasitological analysis of various patient’s samples.
Performed standard diagnostic laboratory tests such as pregnancy test,drug abuse tests, urinalysis, gram staining, acid fast tests and susceptibility testing
EDUCATION
University of Calabar, Bsc Microbiology (Hons)- 2007
Cumulative GPA 3.79 / 5
ADDITIONAL
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Excellent grasp of microbiological techniques and terminology
Well organised and ability to work in a team or Individually.
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to learn and follow instructions
Able to work additional hours if required
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word