Erhiga Ekhama
*** **** ** * *** * Moorhead, MN **560 218-***-**** ********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Emphasis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Minor in Biology and Chemistry
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Moorhead, MN May 2018
Cumulative GPA 3.48
Dean’s List, six semesters
National Student Exchange, Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York Spring 2016
Foreign and Native Student Organization (FANS).
African Student Union.
Nurtured self-reliance, flexibility, self-confidence and independence qualities.
Gained good socialization and communication skills.
Establish rapport in unfamiliar environment.
CERTIFICATION
American Red Cross, MSUM October 2016
Issued certificate for completed requirements for Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid
Math and Chemistry Tutor, Academic Support Center, MSUM August 2015
CRLA’s International Tutor Training Program Certification for Lifetime, Certified Tutor, Level 1
Emerging Leader, MSUM May 2014
Awarded Emerging leadership training Certificate of Completion
EMPLOYMENT
Laboratory Technician, Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services, Fargo January 2018-present
Proper documentation and QC of all study activities
Performed vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse and oral temperature
Used EKG’s to monitor participant performance throughout study.
Controlled collection of specimen including blood, urine, and saliva
Performed specimen testing for drug, pregnancy and alcohol
Centrifugation of blood specimen for plasma collection.
Support study according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Laboratory Assistant, Biomed Diagnostics, Houston, Texas September 2014-2015
Blood, stool and serum sample analysis
Practiced empathy with ability to distress patients
Performed application of dressing on patients
Labelling, delivering and record keeping of blood samples
Followed protocols and procedures accurately.
Maintained proper laboratory ethics.
Math and Chemistry Tutor, Academic Support Center, MSUM August 2014-February 2018
Aided MSUM students in understanding course content
Strategized sessions to enable tutees develop and improve their problem-solving skills
Observed and monitored learning patterns/progress of tutees.
Effective use of resources in a timely manner.
Assisting tutees in developing good management skills
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Tri-Beta Historian, MSUM January 2017-present
Conducted event promotions
Developed organizational and leadership skills
Responsible for maintaining and updating the club scrapbook.
Responsible for taking pictures at activities.
Chemistry Undergraduate Research, MSUM January-December 2017
Quantified product purity using GC/MS
Identified products from schematics using proton NMR
Developed synthesis troubleshooting skills
Maintained upkeep of personal work area
Biochemistry and Biotechnology Undergraduate research, MSUM January-May 2017
Team building skills
Proficiency in use of standard laboratory equipment’s
Lipid/protein extraction and purification skills
Ability to work without direct supervision
Basic Microsoft Excel skills
Developed critical thinking and protocol troubleshooting skills
Molecular Biology Undergraduate Research, MSUM January-May 2017
Detailed gene annotation skills
Intermediary use of UCSC Genome browser, Gene record finder, NCBI BLAST and FlyBase
Execution of written protocols
Laboratory math and stoichiometric skills
Public Relator, African Student Union, MSUM January-January 2017
Conducts on campus events, planning, and publication
Idea appreciation and critique
Implementation of strategic responses/advice on group
Conducts event promotions
Attained Problem solving skills
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Eventide Senior Living Communities, Moorhead, MN January 2015
Assisted elderly in daily activities.
Walked and wheeled elderly when assistance was needed
Entertained the elderly by dancing, conversing, singing and watching an act with them.
Sanford Health Pediatric Playroom, Moorhead, MN Summer 2016
Developed Medical health hazard consciousness
Patient and family confidentiality keeping skills
Assisted nurses with bored and crying infants.
Developed good sanitary skills