SSEWANZIRI JOHN

MUYANDA

ssewanzirijohnmuyanda@gm

ail.com

781-***-****

Ames, IA 50014

SKILLS

• Field data collection

• Team player

• Basic Computer software like

word, excel and Powerpoint

• Leadership

• Laboratory Safety Protocols

• ELISA Techniques

• Molecular Biology Techniques

• DNA Extraction

• PCR Techniques

• Time management

• Tissue culture Techniques

• Interpersonal and Written

Communication

• Documentation Management

• Attention to detail.

EDUCATION

Unilasalle Polytechnic Institute

Beauvais, France • 02/2018

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.

WORK HISTORY

Advance Services, Inc. - Laboratory Technician

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SEED TESTING LAB, AMES, IA

• 12/2023 - Current

• Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new testing procedures and protocols.

• Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.

• Maintained high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.

• Assisted in development of new laboratory methods, leading to increased testing capabilities.

• Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.

• Implemented inventory management system to maintain optimal levels of supplies, preventing delays in testing processes.

• Prepared detailed documentation for each experiment, facilitating effective communication of results to colleagues and stakeholders.

• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.

• Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.

• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.

• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.

• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.

• Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.

• Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.

Master of Science: Plant Breeding

Scholarship: Awarded a scholarship

by the French Embassy in Kampala to

Study Master of science in Plant

Breeding in France.

• Honors

• Relevant Coursework: Plant

genetics, Tissue Culture & Embryo

rescue, Working under the laminar

flow, Aseptic techniques,

Molecular Plant Breeding, DNA

Extraction, Purification, Sanger

sequencing & Next generation

sequencing, Plant Transformation

using Vectors such as

Agrobacterium tumefascience,

Laboratory Techniques, Green

House techniques and many others

Uganda Martyrs University

Kampala, Uganda • 09/2016

Master of Science: Agroecology

Scholarship: Awarded a scholarship

by the Swedish International

Development Agency (SIDA) to

study Agroecology after emerging

among the best in the Pre entry exams

Uganda Management Institute

Kampala, Uganda

Some College (No Degree): Project

Management

Makerere University

Kampala, Uganda • 07/2006

• Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.

• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.

• Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.

Massachusetts General Hospital - Nursing Assistant Boston, MA • 01/2019 - 11/2023

• Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.

• Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.

• Promoted safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.

Becks Superior Hybrids - Research Intern

Marshalltown, IA • 06/2017 - 06/2018

• Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.

• Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects on time and within budget.

• Prepared seed for mini strip and replicated testing such as shelling, treatment and packaging.

• Collected field data on stand counts, lodging, flowering data, physical characteristics such as plant and ear height, disease evaluation and agronomic notes by observation, measuring and counting.

• Communicated results and issues to my supervisor for decision making, asking questions and seeking assistance as necessary

• Assisted in pollination of Corn fields during inbred line development which helped to advance our breeding program

• Assisted in ensuring that plots are maintained to required standards through weeding and rouging leading to better performing plants

• Conducted harvesting of mini strip and replicated plots as carefully as possible as instructed by my supervisor

• Assisted in cleaning and organizing cold seed storage room to prevent contamination of seed by rodents and other contaminants

• Helping in winter Nursery work in Hawaii

• Mentored junior interns, fostering their growth and development as future researchers.

• Performed data entry tasks meticulously, maintaining high levels of accuracy throughout entire dataset.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Scholarship: Awarded a scholarship

by the Government of Uganda to

study Agriculture at Makerere

University, the Best Institution of

Higher learning in Uganda and one of

the best on the African continent after

passing highly in high school.

• Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details. AFFILIATIONS

• American Association for the Advancement of Science

• National Association of Plant Breeders

LANGUAGES

English

Full Professional

French

Limited Working

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