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Thabisile Xaba

Senior Laboratory Technologist

Detail oriented and highly motivated Medical Laboratory Technologist with over 13 years experience in high- pressure and fast paced environment. Demonstrated leadership abilities and teamwork skills as well as the ability to accomplish tasks under minimal supervision. Proven expertise in Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology and Molecular Biology.

adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com +974-****-**** Doha, Qatar SKILLS

Teamwork Time Management Leadership Problem Solving Innovative Adaptability Communication CERTIFICATES

Medical Technologist-Clinical pathology

(01/2008 – Present)

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Laboratory Technologist (12/2017 – Present)

Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners

International Molecular Biology (10/2019 – Present) American Society for Clinical Pathology

PUBLICATIONS

Publication Type

High-throughput extraction of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from

nasopharyngeal swabs using solid-phase reverse

immobilization beads

Author(s)

Mahesh K R Kalikiri, Mohammad Rubayet Hasan, Faheem Mirza, Thabisile Xaba, Patrick Tang, Stephan Lorenz

April, 2020

Publication Type

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by direct RT-qPCR on

nasopharyngeal specimens without extraction of viral RNA

Author(s)

Hasan Mohammad, Mirza Faheem, Al-Hail Hamad, Sundararaju Sathyavathi, Xaba Thabisile, Iqbal Muhammad, Alhussain Hashim, Yassine Hadi, Lopez Andres, Tang Patrick

May, 2020

LANGUAGES

English

Professional Working Proficiency

Zulu

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

EDUCATION

01/2012 – 12/2014

Bachelors Degree Biomedical Science

Tshwane University of Technology

Pretoria, South Africa

01/2003 – 12/2005

Diploma Biomedical Science

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Durban, South Africa

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WORK EXPERIENCE

05/2018 – Present

Senior Laboratory Technologist

Molecular Infectious Diseases

Doha, Qatar

Sidra Medicine

Overseeing laboratory daily operations, other duties include instrument/assay troubleshooting, instrument/assay validation, reviewing of internal and external quality control performance. Co-ordinating of validation processes and implementing new assays using Sanger Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing and PCR techniques.

Implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System procedures and policies including compilation and review of procedures, participation in annual management review meetings as well as conducting/coordinating audits. Training and supervising 8 junior staff and ensuring that laboratory operates according to implemented policies/procedures, CLSI, CAP and ISO 15189 guidelines.

Coordinating, reviewing and online submission of QCMD and CAP EQA results. Excelled in the preparation and achievement of Sidra Medicine's initial CAP accreditation. In February 2020 I was greatly involved in the validation and implementation of the SARS-CoV-2 LDT assay. Contact: Azra Khan (Former Manager) – adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com 08/2017 – 04/2018

Laboratory Technologist

Molecular Infectious Diseases

Doha, Qatar

Sidra Medicine

Processing laboratory samples, IQC and EQA according to established protocols. Extensive involvement in assay and instrument validation. Meeting of productivity goals and performing assigned tasks with minimal errors. Reviewing of IQC, patient results and EQA before reporting, as well as communicating critical results to clinical staff. Assist in training and orientation of new employee as well as Qatar University experiential training students. During my 8 months after joining Sidra Medicine I was promoted to Senior Laboratory Technologist. Contact: Muhammad Iqbal (Supervisor) – adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com 09/2015 – 07/2017

Quality Manager

DNAlysis Biotechnology

Johannesburg, South Africa

Processing of patient samples, IQC and EQA on Nutrigenomics, Pharmacogenetics Microarray SNP genotyping assays and Copy Number Variation assays.

Implementation and maintenance of the QMS according to ISO15189 accreditation standards including, preparation and coordinating audits.

Training, co-ordinating orientation and reviewing of competency records of new and old staff. Monitoring and ordering lab consumables and reagents. Co-ordinating organization meetings and great involvement in Quality Management review meetings. DNAlysis Biotechnology obtained their initial SANAS ISO 15189 accreditation during my period as their first appointed Quality Manager. I played a major role in document writing, implementing processes and coordinating audits. Contact: Danny Meyersfeld – adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com

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WORK EXPERIENCE

09/2013 – 08/2015

Processing Manager

Specialty Molecular Division

Johannesburg, South Africa

Lancet Laboratories

Coordinating and management of clinical trial samples ensuring all samples are handled and processed according to study protocols. Monitoring daily operations of the lab including staff training, writing up or updating lab procedures, compilation of incident reports and assay or instrument validation.

Preparation and coordination of internal and external audits according to clinical trial study protocols and ISO 15189. Coordinating, reviewing and online submission of all EQA results and instrument maintenance. Contact: Raquel Viana – adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com

03/2012 – 08/2013

Senior Laboratory Technologist (Night-shift Supervisor) Molecular Pathology

Johannesburg, South Africa

Lancet Laboratories

Overseeing overall operations of the 12 hour night duty, mentoring and supervising night duty team of seven junior staff. Organizing work load, delegating tasks, trouble shooting assays/instruments and managing team performance. Perform on-site training of laboratory staff, interns and co-workers. Reviewing all IQC before reporting EQA and patient results. Management of client liaison to maintain positive image of the organization and monitor resolution of customer complaints. Communicating with senior management regarding laboratory processes or quality issues. Communicating critical results with clinical staff.

My night team was recognised as the most efficient team at delivering better turn-around times. Contact: Carl Morris – adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com

03/2009 – 02/2012

Laboratory Technologist

Toga Laboratories

Johannesburg, South Africa

Maintenance and independently operation of Serology, Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Endocrinology, Nucleic Acid extraction, PCR and Sequencing analyzers..

Perform assigned work accurately and adhering to implemented laboratory policies and procedure. Communicate all problems arising within the laboratory to relevant senior staff. Assist in the design, implementation and review of new processes/procedures. Reviewing of IQC before reporting EQA and patient results, communicating critical results.

Contact: Allison Moss – adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com

01/2006 – 02/2009

Junior Laboratory Technologist

Pretoria East Hospital

Pretoria, South Africa

AMPATH Laboratories

Maintenance and independent operation of Serology, Chemical Pathology, Hematology analyzers. Reviewing and reporting of IQC, EQA and patient results, communicating critical results with clinical workers. Ensuring that work is organized and performed according to section procedure manuals. Management of sample handling, receiving, processing and storage. Contact: Ronel Knoetze – adr6xn@r.postjobfree.com

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