`THOMPSON J. AKINBOLAJI

**** ******** ******** ***, ***** Mountain, GA 30083

Contact Tel No. : 470-***-****

Email Address:ac0v9t@r.postjobfree.com

Skill Profile

I am a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist, a researcher and reviewer for many international journals, with current ASCP certification. I analyze laboratory assays with a high level of accuracy and within time frame. Below are some of my laboratory skills;

Quality Control on lab equipments and reagents

Excellent Analytical Skills

Cross-matching

ABO/Rh Typing

Antibody Screen and identification

Coombs tests

Phlebotomy

Flow cytometry

Analysis of Hematology parameters

Hemoglobin genotyping using electrophoresis

Complete metabolic profile(CMP) and lipid analysis

Drug testing

Analysis of Seminal fluid

Urinalysis

Specimen culture and plate reading

Biochemical tests

Staining Techniques

Preparation of laboratory reagents

Project Management

Knowledge of Microsoft, Internet based documents and LIS

Good Interpersonal relationship with colleagues and other healthcare professionals

MLS(ASCPi) August 2015 to August 2018

Work Experience

06/2017 till present Arthritis and Rheumatology Center

Alpharetta Hwy, Rosewell, Georgia

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities:

Performing Complete Metabolic Profile using ACE Alera chemistry autoanalyzer

Performing Complete Blood Count using ABX automated hematology analyzer

Carrying out immunology assays(i.e RF3, CCP, TB, Vit D, ANA etc) using TheraTest Labs Advanced immunoassay

Carrying out ESR using Vital diagnostics auto analyzer

Performing daily quality control on these lab equipments

10/2013 - 10/2015 Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital

University Rd, Adebayo Area, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities:

Preparing blood/blood products in a timely manner in Blood Bank

Carrying out compatibility testing on recipient and donor units

Carrying out routine diagnostic tests in Hematology in a timely manner

Carrying out complete metabolic profile(CMP) and lipid analysis in a timely manner

Carrying out routine diagnostic tests in Microbiology lab in a timely manner

Performing urinalysis in a timely manner

Performing coagulation tests in a timely manner

Performing serology testing in the HIV lab

Performing venopuncture on patients and blood donors

Analyzing CD4 cells using flow cytometry

Performing daily quality control on equipments and reagents

Preparing laboratory reagents in accordance to manufacturer’s instruction

Supervising the junior colleagues(such as Interns) and Lab Technicians while performing lab procedures with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures

Training Medical Laboratory Science students during their clinical rotations

Ensuring proper documentation of specimens and test results

Periodically collating data and presenting to the supervisor

Modalities/Equipments / Techniques Used:

Hb-Electrophoresis, Partec flow cytometry, Hemajet 2000 Hematology analyzer, Sysmex Hematology analyzer, forward and reverse typing, phlebotomy, DAT, IAT, Ab-screening & identification, X-matching, Light microscope, Leishman staining technique, LISS, Supravital staining technique, Vitrous Chemistry analyzer, Piccolo Xpress Chemistry analyzer and ISE.

07/2012 - 06/2013 Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital

University Rd, Adebayo Area, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.

Corps Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities:

Making available transfusion compatible blood/blood products in a timely manner

Carrying our routine diagnostic tests in Hematology/Blood Transfusion units

Performing serology tests in HIV lab

Ensuring proper documentation of specimens and test results

Periodically collating data and presenting to the supervisor

Training Medical Laboratory Science students during their clinical rotations

Performing daily quality control on equipments and reagents

05/2011-04/2012 State Specialist Hospital

Hospital Rd, Oluwatuyi Area, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities:

Rotated and participated in carrying out routine diagnostic tests in all units on laboratory with strict adherence to standard operating Procedures

Ensuring proper documentation of specimens and test results

Liaising with patients on proper collection of specimen for various laboratory investigations

Education

2005-2010 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Ilorin Rd, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)

Professional License(s) and Certifications

Americal Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

BB(ASCP)/25508398 (08/2018)/ (08/2015)

MLS(ASCP) eligible (taking the generalist exam summer 2017)

Volunteer Work

April 2017 Shadowed at Family First Healthcare, Lavonia Georgia, USA.

Chemistry assays (CMP and Lipids) using Mindray chemistry auto analyzer

Drug testing using Mindray auto analyzer

Hemoglobin A1C using Mindray auto analyzer

Vitamins analysis using Osoh auto analyzer

Hematology(CBC) using Abacus hematology analyzer

Laboratory Information System(LIS)

Did some blood draws (Phlebotomy)

Trainings and Seminars Attended

Hematology International Conference by Omics group

Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) workshop for healthcare givers

CD4 cells analysis using flow cytometry

Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria Annual and Scientific Conferences

Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria, Ekiti Chapter Scientific Conferences

Training on Human Immunodeficiency Viral testing methods

Workshop on algorithm for HIV, HBV and HCV testing

Research and Publications

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Syphilis Co-infections among the People of Ekiti, South-West, Nigeria. Int JMed Res Health Sci. 2015;4(2):345-349.www.ijmrhs.com

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Co-Infections among Ekiti People in South-WesternNigeria. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 2015. www.ijhsr.org.

Prevalence of HBV, HCV and Syphilis among the People of Ekiti in South-Western Nigeria. InternationalSTD Research and Reviews. 2015. www.sciencedomain.org

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Infections among Pregnant Women in Ekiti,South-West Nigeria. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research.2015.www.ijhsr.org.

Human Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Adolescents in Ilara-Mokin Community, Ondo State, Nigeria;A Case Study of Ascaris lumbrecoides, Trichuris trichuira and Hookworm. International Journal of Life SciencesResearch. 2015. www.researchpublish.com

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