ANTHONY .I. ANAKWUO

E-mail: adqhuk@r.postjobfree.com, adqhuk@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 682-***-****

CAREER FOCUS

To excel higher in laboratory, molecular, pathology and scientific research careers

STRENGTHS

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, effective communication skills with detail-oriented, good interpersonal relationship and team player with fellow co-workers.

Utilizing job knowledge, judgment and problem- solving skills to ensure the proper quality and accuracy of the work.

Perform and evaluate accuracy of laboratory bioassay using standard operating procedures (sop) of the laboratory reagents and instrument.

Ability to work with automated laboratory instrument such as Auto analyzer, Mass spectrophotometer.

Ability to recognize and maintain safety and infection control standards, laboratory regulations in all analysis.

Effective examination and identification of various specimen used in pathology laboratory.

Meeting all recommendations and goals set forth by CLIA for high complexity testing.

EDUCATION

Educational Credential Evaluators, USA (Reference D62540) --- 2019

Master Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (Chemical pathology),

College of Health Science & Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria from January, 2015 – October, 2017.

Bachelor Degree in Applied Biochemistry,Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. March, 2004 - June, 2008.

WORK HISTORY

Parkland Health & Hospital System (Dallas County Hospital) Dallas, Texas –worked as Senior Laboratory Support Specialist (Sr.LSS), Cytology Department from April 12th till date.

Processing of pap vials specimen using T-5000 Hologic processor.

Processing of FNAs, Right & Left Thyroid nodules, and non-gynecological specimens (sputum, urine, abdominal fluids, CSF).

Loading & unloading thin prep slides from the Imager system.

Processing of HPV Pap vials

Laboratory Corporation of America (LABCORP) INC. Dallas, Texas – worked as Specialty Laboratory Tech (Cytology Department) from September 2020 – April 2021.

Job Function:

Processing of thin prep pap specimens using non-Gynecological cyst Auto processor T2000.

Specimen processing of gynecological tissues using thin prep slides of different codes G54, G35 and C32 thin prep.

Accessioning of different specimens according to the SOP, using COPATH, LIS, SIS and Cytopod softwares.

Staining and cover slipping the SurePath slides and Conventional slides using Auto Stainer “Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus and SAKURA Tissue- Tek film” (Automated cover slipper)

Loading and unloading imaged slides for Re-run slides, Notti slides using Hologic Inc. Thin Prep Imaging system.

Ability to order supplies, keep inventory of reagents and consumables, receive, sort and distribute all clinical laboratory specimens.

Prepare specimens for testing and analysis by filling out receiving log charts, organization of patient samples with paperwork.

Generate barcodes for scanning, accessioning, data entry of specimen and patient information.

Calibration and troubleshooting of automated instrumentation and replenishing test bench supplies.

Establishing and maintenance of daily laboratory logs for refrigerator, cryostat, and room temperature.

Baylor Scott And White Health (BSWH) Medical Center, Irving- worked as Grossing/ Pathology Laboratory Assistant in Pathology And Laboratory Medicine, Histopathology Department from February, 2020 – November, 2020.

Job roles:

Accession specimens (tissue specimen, bone marrow, FNA, frozen, gross evaluation/ touch prep, cytology and brushings) into SoftpathDx and Soft tracking of fixed/ unfixed slides.

Clean cryostat, prepare FNA carts, refill stains used for DiffQuick, PAP and H&E stains.

Take specimen to and from morgue, fill up cassette and specimen container with formalin.

Acquire slides for each case assigned to a pathologist.

Collect bone marrow specimens in Radiology procedure, create smears and re-stock bone marrow tray.

Assign cases to pathologists, locate patient histories/ pathology reports using software tools available.

Processing of Send-Out cases and specimen to Medfusion, AFIRMA and Neogenomics .

Kevon Laboratories Limited Awka, Nigeria, worked as Clinical Laboratory Technologist from November 2015 to June 2019.

Estimation of biochemical parameters (serum electrolytes, lipids) in the Chemistry laboratory.

Molecular Laboratory Unit:

Performed PCR (polymerase chain reaction test) based on infectious disease test.

Accessioning, nucleic acid extraction and loading of patients samples for Real Time (RT) PCR instrumentation ( Quant studio)

Maintained proper documentation of all laboratory instrumentation and log book.

Clinical Laboratory Training, Rotation and Posting attended at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Nigeria from April, 2015 - August, 2017.

Clinchek Research Laboratory Awka Nigeria, worked as Biochemist from March, 2010 to June 2015.

Conduct practicals and scientific research on various projects thesis/works and bio-medicals related topics for international journal publications.

RESEARCH WORKS

Estimation of Lead, Mercury and Cadmium in various water sources and different storage facilities in senatorial zones of Anambra state, Nigeria, Africa.

Determination of CD4 count and effects of anti-retroviral therapy in HIV patients attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria, Africa.

PUBLISHED JOURNAL WORKS

Anakwuo et al, 2017: Mercury and cadmium in potable water sources in potable water sources in Anambra State, South-East, Nigeria. Journal of Transylvanian Review 2017, Vol. XXV, No.21

Anakwuo et al, 2018 : Lead in potable water sources in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria. African Journal of Medical and Health Sciences (AJMHS) 2018; Volume 17 pp: 26-30

HONORS, ACTIVITIES AND OUTREACH

SC(ASCP), American Society of Chemical Pathology (Specialist Chemistry) – in view

Member, America Association of Clinical Chemist (AACC)

Member, Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemistry( NACC)

Member, Nigeria Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)

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