ORIEJI OJI
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished professional with nearly seven years of experience conducting high-level scientific research in individual and group settings, specifically in Biochemistry and Biology. Motivated by new challenges to further strengthen my capabilities in future endeavors. Proactive leader and team player that offers a new perspective. Dedicated scholar with a highly developed work ethic.
EXPERIENCE
Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Lab
Analyzing newly- paired pKa-matched buffers to determine whether small ssDNA and dsDNA samples could be detected more accurately while performing Gel Electrophoresis.
Highlights of Results:
●Successfully creating homogenous high percent (4%) agarose gel samples.
●Making pKa-matched buffer solutions to perform gel electrophoresis that may provide a greater result than control 0.5 X TB.
●Using various analytical techniques and technology to measure pH, current (mA), and conductivity (uS).
●Performing molecular techniques such as qPCR, Multiplex PCR, DNA and RNA isolation and characterization.
●Working independently, as a bench scientist designed to perform analytical and various laboratory experiments,while applying knowledge previously gained onmolecular biology .
Related Coursework:
Principles of Biochemistry Lab - San Marcos, TX
●Studied the chemical functions and structures of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates.
●Enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and regulation were also primary studies.
Analytical Biochemistry- San Marcos, TX
●Acquaintance with the chemical and physical principles involved with modern biochemical methods
●Primarily focused on applications that tie into current cases in biochemistry and modern biology and data interpretation.
Biochemical Techniques lab- San Marcos, TX
●Weekly experiments designed to utilize modern instruments.
●Emphasis on experimental design, interpretation of results, analysis, and reporting experimental data.
Microbiology- San Marcos, TX
●Studies focused on bacteria organisms, with a study in microbiology, anatomy, bacterial genetics, morphology, and physiology. Minor study in immunity and immune disorders.
●Laboratory experiments pure cultures
Genetics- San Marcos, TX
●Introduction of Transmission, Population and Evolutionary, Quantitative, and Molecular Genetics.
Principles of Developmental Biology- San Marcos, TX
●Review the genetic basis of development in plants and animals using experimental evidences from model organisms.
Medical Terminology- Austin, TX
●A study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.
EDUCATION
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Minor in Biology Accomplished December 2016
Austin Community College- Austin, TX August 2016- Current
Distance Education
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC., (PPD) February 2016 - Current
Lab Coordinator
●Examines, interprets and performs technical laboratory testing by following established laboratory protocols to facilitate patient care and physician diagnosis in accordance with laboratory as well as CAP, OSHA, CLIA, JCAHO and HIPAA regulatory policies.
●Experienced and knowledge of running Generation Sequencing technology, running Ion Torrent Sequencing Instrument.
●Maintain documentation required in compliance with QSR Design Control as well as additional international standards ( GLP/GMP, ISO Compliance, etc.).http://www.glassdoor.com/Hourly-Pay/Pharmaceutical-Product-Development-Research-Technician-Hourly-Pay-E5695_D_KO35,54.htm
●Ability and willingness to learn a variety of technical skills associated with medical research, to include: Blood Harvesting, Blood Running, Urine Monitoring, Urine Processing and specialized procedures as needed
●Ability to work under constant exposure to high pressure, intense concentration
●Ability to pay constant attention to detail-visual, mental
●Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
●General computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software, systems, databases
●Ability to exercise good judgment and to maintain confidentiality
●Excellent written and verbal communication skills
●Ability to work well in a team environment and follow all internal departmental procedures
●Ability to interact with all levels of staff
●Keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
●Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
●Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
●Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps.
●Completes projects by assisting project team; attending and participating in group and project meetings.
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC.. (PPD) September 2015 - February 2016
Lab Technician
●Conducting chemical analysis of urine and blood, using automatic or microscope analyzer to detect diseases or abnormalities.
●Adjusting, setting up, maintaining and cleaning medical laboratory equipment.
●Analyzing the results of experiments and tests to ensure consistency to specifications, using electrical and mechanical devices.
●Analyzing and recording test information to issue lab reports that use graphs, charts, and narratives.
●Performing medical research to cure and control disease, conducting blood tests for blood transfusion purposes, and performing blood counts.
●Obtaining specimens, isolating, cultivating, and identifying microbes for analysis and examining cells stained with color to locate abnormalities.
●Preparing standard volumetric reagents and solutions to combine with samples, following experimental procedures or standardized formulas.
●Preparing serums and vaccines by standard laboratory techniques, testing for virus sterility and inactivity.
●Testing processes, finished products, and raw materials to determine quantity and quality of characteristics or materials of a substance.
●Conducting accurately various complex and simple analytical tests on various samples.
●Recognizing erroneous outcomes, reporting them immediately, and ensuring all sampling methodologies or processes are well controlled and documented.
Centex Global Communications September 2014 - August 2015
●Customer Service Representative- assist customers place orders, and support for numerous clients/ companies
H.E.B Grocery- San Marcos, TX March 2012 - June 2014
●Cashier- checking customer's grocery in a speedy matter, without compromising customer service.
●Trainer- Training new employees on the floor, to achieve the expectations in which H.E.B. withheld
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Compassus Hospice - Patient Volunteer January 2016 -January 2017
Central Texas Food Bank - Volunteer June 2017 – Current
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR Certified- BLS Healthcare Provider August 2017- August 2019
American Heart Association