Wellington Ojo

Parkville, MD

Please accept the resume of Wellington Ojo for the Lab Operations Specialist Position with Gilead Sciences located at Gaithersburg, MD.

Recruiter Notes:

Over 10 years of work experience in a research laboratory environment

Extensive experience with analytical equipment, lab safety equipment and first aid kit and performed chemical, physical and quality assurance analyses on them

Proficient with laboratory SOPs and well experienced in calibrating and maintaining instruments and equipment

Excellent analytic abilities, in-depth knowledge of various scientific instruments, and effective application of technical skills to handle multiple critical projects

Involved in laboratory evaluations, skilled in space utilization to optimize laboratory space use, vendor management and use of various lab equipment

Experienced in training in new equipment use and worked with cross functional teams including Facilities and Engineering to better improve research operations

Skills:

MS Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel)

Analytical Research

General Chemistry Research

Regulatory compliance and inspections

CAPA

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Gas chromatography (GC)

AAS analysis

Flame photometer

Refractometer

Multimeter for Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

pH meter

Ultra Violet and visible spectrophotometer

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)

Education:

University of Benin 2017

M.S Chemistry

Professional Experience:

University of Benin November 2012 – September 2019

Research Technologist

Performed safety checks including inspecting lab safety equipment and first aid kit, and checking safety showers and eye wash stations; Calibrating and maintaining instruments and equipment; reviewing test results for inaccuracies and/or irregularities from the lab and field

Ensured safe operation of analytical equipment, completed preventive maintenance requirements, followed manufacturer’s instructions. Troubleshoot malfunctions and maintained equipment inventories

Participated in continuous improvement of product and lab processes

Storing and tracking data using SOP in lab system, also maintains hard copies of data and log books

Prepared and performed chemical, physical and quality assurance analyses

Conducted tests in the areas of dissolved oxygen (DO) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5), Total suspend solids (TSS), Nitrate, Total Phosphorus, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)

Performed pre-treatment for High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas chromatography (GC) and AAS analysis

Experienced utilizing Flame photometer, Refractometer, Multimeter for Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH meter, Ultra Violet and visible spectrophotometer (UV/Visible, and relevant soil and water parameters

Using rotatory evaporator, sohxlet extractor, distillation and refluxing equipment for complete isolation of organic researches

Performing proximate analysis to determine; crude fiber, protein, fat and lipids, moisture and crude ash

Preparation of standards for the use of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)

May and Baker December 2009 – October 2012

Lab Assistant

Prepared chemicals and reagents and maintaining laboratory inventory

Completed analysis to required customer specifications

Maintained control charts and verifies calibrations

Rotates retention samples and handles inventory disposal

Trained Industrial Training students to relevant scientific and research skills.

Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for the project.

Supervised undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the researcher).

Attended seminars and other meetings as necessary.

Travelled to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study.

Assisted with preparation of all educational and training workshops and evaluation strategies.

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