TERRY-LYNN COSTELLO

Date of Birth ****-**-**

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Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002

083-***-****

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EXPERIENCE:

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Laboratory Technician, Inqaba Biotechnical Industries April 2021 – Current

DNA/RNA extraction, and cDNA generation

PCR, gel electrophoresis, qRT-PCR

Nucleic acid quality control on Agilent TapeStation and Fragment Analyzer

Quantification of nucleic acids using Qubit fluorometer and BioSpectrometer.

Illumina and Pacific Biosciences Single Molecule Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing library preparation

Troubleshooting, data analysis and interpretation Laboratory assistant, Nelson Mandela Microbiology Dept. April – May 2019

Disinfecting and cleaning laboratory glassware and exposure to the laboratory environment

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BSc (Hons) Microbiology, Nelson Mandela University February 2020 – February 2021

- Research project investigating antibiotic-resistant bacteria associated with split- thickness skin graft loss

- Biochemical and morphological identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of microorganisms

- Sample collection and preparation

- Seminar and project presentations

BSc (Physiology & Microbiology), Nelson Mandela University February 2017 - April 2019

- Aseptic techniques

- Sterility testing and analysis (CFU)

- Gene cloning, PCR, preparation of microbiological media and operating equipment

(nanodrop, autoclave, spectrophotometer, pH meter) Matric, Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg November 2016 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Competent user of Microsoft Office programs – PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Fast learner with problem-solving skills

Adaptable with good written and verbal communication

Critical thinker with excellent time management

LEADERSHIP:

Head Prefect January 2016 – November 2016

- A representative of the school at events, and a link between the student body and the school administration.

Vice sports captain January 2016 – October 2016

- I assisted in encouraging the players to communicate and work together, ensuring a team spirit, and coordinated warm-up and practice sessions. AWARDS:

Merit certificate for outstanding achievement in hockey

Certificate for excellent performance in German as a foreign language

Half colours for academics

Full colours for athletics

REFERENCES:

Dr. Silke Arndt

Medical Scientist and NGS Manager

Inqaba Biotechnical Industries

084-***-****

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Acclaim Moila

Pacific Biosciences Application Specialist and Supervisor Inqaba Biotechnical Industries

063-***-****

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Dr. Sharlene Govender

Senior Lecturer and Supervisor

Biochemistry and Microbiology Dept.

Nelson Mandela University

083-***-****

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