Azeez Ojo

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Summary

Biotechnology scientist with experience in research, manufacturing and quality control.

Procedural Skill

Good working knowledge of ELISA, Chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting and Cell Culture, qPCR, Spectroscopy.

Good Knowledge of FDA SOPs for GLPs and GMPs

Working knowledge of a clean room environment and aseptic technique

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, MATLAB & SPSS

Excellent communication and organizational skill

A team player and highly detailed oriented

Professional Experience

Instantlabs Medical Diagnostics Corporation, Baltimore MD 10/17/16 - Present

Biomanufacturing/Laboratory Scientist

Assisted in development of new molecular diagnostics test for real-time PCR

Solely responsible for preparing, assembling and manufacture of commercial qPCR test kits

Performed quality control on PCR reagents and commercial test kits

Analyzed quality control results for test kits

Optimized PCR reagents lyophilization methods

Assisting local and international customer

Ensured contamination free working lab

University of Maryland, Center for Advance Sensor Technology

Laboratory assistant/Intern 07/01/2016-Present

Carried out Cloning, Expression and Purification of recombinant proteins such GBP, QBP & Pro-insulin

Prepared Wash, Transfer, Elution & Blocking Buffers and other reagents for protein purification

Cleaned and Autoclaved glass wares

Recorded and analyzed data from experiment

Carried out mammalian and bacterial culture erythroblast & E. coli

University of Bridgeport-Bridgeport, CT.

Graduate Research Assistant 01/22/2015-05/07/2016

Worked independently and as part of a team to complete assigned projects and research works

Assisted new students in the lab to operate UV-vis spectrophotometer, cyclic voltammetry and Electrospinning apparatus

Responsible for collecting and analyzing data from various experiment and presenting the result at academic meetings

Proper recording of all data in a lab note book daily and preparation of graphs, charts and tables used in presentations and report writing

Optimization of some laboratory procedure used in drug loading and release

University of Bridgeport-Bridgeport, CT.

Graduate Assistant, Physics Department 08/22/2015-05/07/2016

Acted as a laboratory instructor for Physics 201

Responsible for setting up and clearing out lab instruments for every lab session

Graded student’s laboratory notes per marking scheme

University of Bridgeport-Bridgeport, CT.

Graduate Assistant, Media Services (Audio/Visual Technician) 01/22/2015-05/07/2016

Responsible for setting up Projectors, Combos, Laptops for classrooms and special events, for on and off campus school activity

Troubleshoots and fix sound system, laptops, projectors, microphones and other media services equipment

Trained student workers on how to operate media services equipment

Single handedly took care of the school president’s rotary club event

UMBC, Baltimore, MD.

Summer Intern 06/01/2015-07/31/2015

Worked with a PhD candidate on non-invasive glucose sensor for neonates

Performed standard laboratory procedures which include cell culture, column chromatography, gel-electrophoresis, weighing of chemicals. Preparation of buffers and solutions

Ensured adequate safety and compliance with standard operating procedures and ensured the maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment

Kept records of the conduct and outcome of laboratory result

Primary Health Center-Anwo, Ilobu, Nigeria

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Tested for Malaria, Pregnancy, HIV, Typhoid and Blood in Patients

Recorded and submitted test results to the Medical Doctor

Carried out Ziehl- Neelsen stain technique for Tuberculosis diagnosis in patients

Completed Industrial Training report and kept laboratory environment clean always

education

Masters of Science: Biomedical Engineering

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT., 2016

Masters & Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria 2010 & 2014

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