ONYINYECHI DAMIAN
I am a self-motivated and energetic aspiring young professional with
a continuous quest for improvement through new skills, experience and qualifications, with excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills, who seeks to always strive towards combining excellence, creativity and teamwork to achieve positive change in my environment.
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EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL,
NIGERIA.— INTERN SCIENTIST
MARCH 2019 - JULY 2020
● Provided training to other interns on proper handling techniques when working with biological samples.
● Assisted in the preparation of specimens for analysis using various techniques such as centrifugation and cell culture growth media preparation.
● Maintained accurate records of test results, patient data and inventory levels.
● Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot
technical issues in laboratory equipment.
● Analyzed data collected from experiments conducted in the lab setting.
● Contributed ideas towards improving existing methods or developing novel approaches for medical
technology applications.
● Assisted in research projects related to medical technology development.
● Monitored environmental conditions within the lab to ensure optimal performance of diagnostic tests.
● Ensured compliance with safety protocols by
monitoring hazardous materials disposal.
● Compiled reports summarizing test results for review by senior staff members.
● Documented daily activities in accordance with
standard operating procedures.
● Participated in weekly meetings discussing progress SKILLS
Technical skills, Analytical
skills, Problem solving skills,
Communication Skills,
Critical Thinking Skills,
Attention to detail,
Organizational skills,
Knowledge of laboratory
Regulations, Collaboration
and teamwork, Continuous
learning, Quality control and
assurance And Patient care
Skills.
made on current projects.
● Developed strong interpersonal skills while interacting with medical staff, patients and their families.
● Gained knowledge about laboratory information
systems used for data entry, storage and retrieval of patient information.
● Conducted quality control tests on instruments and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
● Determined normal and abnormal components by
conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, and
spinal fluids.
● Protected patients and employees by adhering to
infection control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
● Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group.
● Conducted microbiological testing and analysis,
identifying infectious agents and providing
recommendations for treatment and prevention.
● Conducted quality control and assurance procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
● Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
● Performed tests on blood and other specimens to
diagnose diseases, monitor treatments, and detect
substances causing toxicities. .
● Supervised, trained and directed lab assistants, medical, and clinical laboratory technicians and
technologists, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom
Nigeria. - Locum Scientist
(August 2020- July 2021)
● Performed a variety of laboratory-based sampling, testing, measuring, recording, and analyzing of results in the chemical, hematological, microbiological, and serological areas used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
● Ensured compliance with government requirements, hospital policies, and laboratory procedures.
● Executed and analyzed tests in areas including
chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology,
microbiology and transfusion services to aid
physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
● Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
● Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of the interdisciplinary team
focused,
● Providing the exemplary quality of care Evaluated quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls.
● Maintained compliance with CAP, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
● DNA testing and sequencing in molecular
laboratories.
Federal Medical Center, Owerri. Nigeria- Medical
laboratory Scientist
(December 2021- November 2023)
● Carrying out Specialized Molecular Laboratory
assays in Gene Expert, PCR for infant and adult
diagnosis for patients supported by the program,
counseling and advising patients.
● Maintenance of Laboratory Records as well as
preparation of Monthly Laboratory Reports for the
Program.
● Carrying out Diagnostic and specialized Laboratory investigations for In and Out patients received in the Laboratory .
● Carrying out Specialized Laboratory tests for research activities undertaken in the Laboratory
● Observes and evaluates test results, and records necessary data on laboratory reports and notifies
supervisory staff in time related to problems
● Accessions and registers requests on patient
specimens for tests and products. Performs blood
group and rh type (ABO/RH) and antibody
identification by using reagents, tubes, centrifuge to read and interpret results and then enter the results into the computer. Performs cross-match of patient
specimens and donor blood for transfusion by using tubes, centrifuge, and specimens from patients and donors.
● Performs all other immunohematology tests as
requested according to standard operating procedure
● Performs assays of biological specimens according to established policies and procedures, utilizing specific instruments, equipment, reagents, and techniques
● Maintains cleanliness of work and surrounding area, and follows established safety and infection control procedures
● Performs donor arm preparation, collects whole blood
,single donor platelets and attends to donor reactions according to established policies and procedures
● Performs special test procedures and assists in donor recruitment as directed by Pathologist and area
supervisor
● Other Standard Molecular Laboratory procedures
including; Specimen collection, separation and
storage.
● Formulation and revision of Laboratory SOPs,
Maintenance of Laboratory records, Maintenance of
Laboratory equipment, Sterilization procedures and Laboratory waste management.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR. NIGERIA — Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science.
March 2014 - November 2019