FARINLOYE IDOWU OMOBOLA

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HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic biomedical professional with 15 years’ experience in the histopathology laboratory, with ability to work successfully in detail-oriented, time sensitive environments within the health care sector to meet organizational needs. Ability to create and support positive and trusting environments with my systematic nature, laboratory equipment expertise and sound knowledge of Allied Health roles.

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SKILLS

Tissue processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Histochemical staining techniques, Immunohistochemistry, Microscopy, Microsoft office, Record keeping and Leadership skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist

Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2016 - 2022

Prepare microscopic slides on tissue for diagnostic and research purposes through the following process: fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, Microtomy, staining and mounting including both paraffin processed tissue and frozen sectioning.

Perform histochemical such as PAS, GMS, JMS, Giemsa, VVG, and immunohistochemical stains on a variety of tissues to assist in diagnosis.

Extraction of nucleic acids (DNA) from both formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue and other samples.

Maintains laboratory equipment, and accurate records of quality assurance control.

Planning of workflow among the laboratory staff.

Renders assistance to histology laboratory technicians when necessary.

Teaching Medical Laboratory Science Students, Fellowship students on laboratory rotations and other laboratory staff.

Training of new staff and implementation of new procedures.

Ensures strict compliance with SOPs and all regulatory policies regarding safety, sample handling and hazardous materials/waste disposal.

Assists with administrative work by liaising with the Pathologists and management concerning the laboratory.

Medical Laboratory Scientist 1- Principal MLS

Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2007 – 2015

Prepare microscopic slides on tissue for diagnostic and research purposes through the following process: fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, Microtomy, staining and mounting including both paraffin processed tissue and frozen sectioning.

Perform histochemical such as PAS, GMS, JMS, Giemsa, VVG, and immunohistochemical stains on a variety of tissues to assist in diagnosis.

Process specimen accessioning including all manual and computerized data entry.

Prepare and maintains all necessary reagents, including stains, alcohols, paraffin according to proper specifications.

Mounting and cover slipping of stained slides for microscopy.

Maintain laboratory equipment such as tissue processor, embedding machine, microtome, and accurate records of quality assurance control; assists with teaching and implementation of new procedures.

Perform disposal of hazardous substances (i.e. formalin and tissue).

Monitor morgue refrigeration alarm.

Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science; Histopathology/Cytopathology -2021 (University of Benin, Benin, Edo, Nigeria).

Fellowship of Med Lab Science in Haematology & Blood Group Serology - 2010 (Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Abuja).

Associate degree in Histopathology/Cytopathology -2006 (Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

oMember of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)

oMember of Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP)

oMember of African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)

oMember of The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, UK)

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