Vincent Nkwenti ** Knott Place. Newcastle. NE** *DQ

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8PROFILE

I have aspirations to take on roles in a GMP work environment, where I can use lean production skills to direct the efficiency of laboratory processes and Six sigma methodology to define, measure, analyse, improve and control critical-to-quality parameters defining the scope of operations that includes project planning and execution, as well as the engagement of the supply chain to effectively procure resources. As a Registered Senior Biomedical Scientist, I have certification in operation management that has equipped me to approach problems in a more strategic and systematic way so as to meet customer expectations, while satisfying the organizational values. Key technical skills include:

Vast experience in Clinical laboratory and production enviroment

Operations management professional: Strong time management and interpersonal skills. Extremely organized. Team spirited.

Professional conscientiousness; GDPR knowledge, brilliant skills in communication, coordination and supervision.

Dexterous and imaginative while adhering to Health and safety policies at the work place.

Great desire to learn and participate in career development through professional developments.

Ability to meet demanding datelines, utilizing progressive, results- oriented performance style.

Proficient working knowledge of COSHH and Health and safety risk assessment abilities.

Willingness to adhere to high standards and ability to adapt to new working environments.

RELEVANT TECHNICAL SKILLS

Biomedical science: Multi-tasking across clinical lab departments; management of inventories; effective customer services; Work station maintenance; Equipment troubleshooting; QA and QC implementation; Sterility testing; Identification of vectors (insects), microbes/pathogens (Bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites), Design, develop and validate experiments using molecular biology tools.

Computer skills: Sample manager; Sample manager LIMS by Thermo Scientific; Winpath enterprise LIMS by CliniSys; Easy LinkTM informatics system by Siemens; Siemens HealthCare Diagnostics MISYS /Sunquest LIS model 6.1 Health care information system; RAPIDComm® Data Management System; Instrument Manager by Data innovations, Inc. for Sysmex (Patient and order Management); Siemens HealthCare Diagnostics SpecTRACK® specimen tracking system; Windows, Microsoft Image J software, Internet explorer; Finite element Analysis (e.g. PZFlex software, Solid works), MATLAB, LabVIEW; Integrated software solutions: OMNI- client, QIA Link distribution, QIA Symphony Management Console; Med Lab QC.

Some Relevant Equipments and processes that I am proficient with:

QIA Symphony sample preparation and distribution and rotogene PCR systems by Qiagen.

Elite InGenius Real Time PCR system by Elite tech Ltd.

Cobras Z 480 PCR system by Roche

7500 Fast Real Time PCR system, Hamilton Micro lab star work station, Thermo Scientific Kingfisher Flex, Bravo automated sample prep work station; Thermo fisher Amplitude solution (a highly automated systems for the detection of covid-19)

Gene Xpert® Xpress systems by Cephieds for rapid detection of containment level 3 pathogens such as SARS-CoV-19, MRSA, C. difficile; RSV; Flu

Clinitek Atlas, clinitek 50, Clinitek advantus and fully automated urine cell analyzer series sysmex UF-100i microscopic Urinary System;

Bayer HealthCare Diagnostics Rapid® 1245/1265 Blood gas/electrolytes Analyzer;

Beckman coulter LH 780 and 500 Hematology Analyzer.

Biomerieux BacT/ALERT 3D microbial identification system;

Siemens clinical chemistry systems: Dimension® Vista 1500 and Dimension® RXL/HM clinical chemistry system.

Gene AMP System 9600; Fiske® Micro osmometer Model 210; ND-1000 Spectrophotometer (RNA/DNA/Protein Analyzer); PTC-100™ Programmable Thermal Controller;

Electrophoresis Apparatus, Incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges, safety Hoods; API kits; Vitek Kits for antibiotics susceptibility.

Rapid diagnostic kits used includes: BD Directigen EZ RSV Test Kit; Rapid monospot test Kit for infectious mononucleosis; Rapid Crypto test kit; Oral Quick Advance® Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test; X/pect® Flu A & B Test Kit; Osmo ultra Strep A Test Kit.

Rapid Serum/Urine qualitative HCG Pregnancy test Kit; Acetone® Reagent tablets For semi quantitative determination ketones in Urine, serum, Plasma or Whole Blood.

Beckman Coulter Hemoccult® Fecal Occult Blood Screening Test Kit; Sed Rate Blood Test- Sedimentation Rate Test (westergren)

Various general purpose, selective and differential microbial culture media (Plates/tubes); BD Gas pak EZ Anaerobic gas generating system with indicator, BD Gas pak EZ Campy gas generating pouch system.

Bench work on blood, wounds, nose & throat, skin, ear, urine, faeces, CSF,

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

January 2017- January 2018: Master of Science in Biomedical engineering. University of Dundee, UK

January 2008: Master of Science in Biomedical Science: GPA= 3.723/4.0. Long Island University/CW post Campus School of Health Professions and Nursing, Brookville, New York 11548.

December 2007– April 2008: Clinical Research Professional Development Program: Clinical Trial Monitoring and Research Site Coordination, The International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines. Kriger Research Center International, Inc.

EXPERIENCE

April 2022- July 2022: Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Infection science and molecular laboratory (PCR lab). Jersey general Hospital.

Set up containment Level 2 Laboratory facility for safe and hazard-free processing of clinical samples

Identify and create alerts to minimize potential risk within the working environment

Delegation of task and supervision of BMS and/ MLA towards timely and efficient performance of lab procedures

Maintenance of documentation and Inventory management

Quality control and Assay validation

Rountine performance of covid-19 laboratory testing using manual molecular biology processing techniques and automated platforms using national and local guidelines

Work station maintenance and troubleshooting of process failure and equipment breakdown

Initiation of preventive actions and corrective actions to ensure quality and reliable results

Analysis, validation and transmission of results across LIS and clinical staffs within designated turnaround time frames

Involve in training and improvement of lab processes and safety procedures

Effective disposal of consumable and chemical waste according to Trust policy and COSHH regulations.

Make effective judgment towards priotising tasks to ensure efficacy in work flow.

Engage in team work so as to promote confidence and motivate commitment amongst team members

Report pending and critical issues to management

Enable clients to understanding and be compliant to standard specimen collection and transportation protocol

Provide expert recommendations towards improvement of quality and maintenance of safety

Commitment towards efficiency in the work flow cycle

Monitor staff on shift to ensure the quality of work is in agreement to the hospital and national policy

April 2022- April 2022: Locum Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology Department: Northern Devon Healthcare Trust, NHS.

Routine microbiology specimen reception, bench work and results reporting (stool, wounds/throat swaps), antibiotics sensitivity/resistant profiling.

Work station maintenance and quality control.

January 2021-January 2022: Senior Scientist: Integrated Covid Hub (Lighthouse Laboratory); Newcastle Hospitals NHS.

Carryout new employee’s induction tours of facilities and seminars presentations on cooperate structure, quality assurance and safety (microbiological safety cabinet)

Perform staff appraisals and Probationary reviews

Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures, reviews and concessions

Set up containment Level 2 Laboratory facility for safe and hazard-free processing of clinical samples

Identify and create alerts to minimize potential risk within the working environment

Delegation of task and supervision of BMS and HSA/ MLA towards timely and efficient performance of lab procedures

Maintenance of documentation and Inventory management

Quality control and Assay validation

Rountine performance of covid-19 laboratory testing using manual molecular biology processing techniques and automated platforms using national and local guidelines

Enviromental screening

Work station maintainance and troubleshooting of process failure and equipment breakdown

Initiation of preventive actions and corrective actions to ensure quality and reliable results

Analysis, validation and transmission of results across LIS and clinical staffs within designated turnaround time frames

Involve in training and improvement of lab processes and safety procedures

Effective disposal of consumable and chemical waste according to Trust policy and COSHH regulations.

Make effective judgment towards priotising tasks to ensure efficacy in work flow.

Engage in team work so as to promote confidence and motivate commitment amongst team members

Report pending and critical issues to management

Enable clients to understanding and be compliant to standard specimen collection and transportation protocol

Provide expert recommendations towards improvement of quality and maintenance of safety

Effective Storage, retrieval and disposal of information pertaining to specific tasks.

Commitment towards efficiency in the work flow cycle

Monitor staff on shift to ensure the quality of work is in agreement to the hospital and national policy

Regular meetings for updates with team members and management

Use lean six sigma tools to ensure efficiency, efficacy and timely delivery of results

September 2020- December 2020: Biomedical scientist (Shift Lead ): Molecular diagnostics laboratory (Covid testing Facility): Ipswich Hospital

Set up containment Level 2 and 3 Laboratory facility for safe and hazard-free processing of clinical samples

Identify and create alerts to minimize any potential risk within the working environment

Delegation of task and supervision of BMS and MLA towards timely and efficient performance of laboratory procedures

Maintenance of documentation and Inventory management

Quality control and Assay validation (reagents acceptance testing)

Rountine performance of covid-19 laboratory testing using manual molecular biology processing techniques and automated platforms (Gene Xpert® Xpress systems by Cephieds; MT-24 Prep DNA/RNA extraction/ High plex system by AusDiagnostics; Panther Fusion Hologic system) using national and local guidelines

Work station maintainance and troubleshooting of process failure and equipment breakdown

Initiation of preventive actions and corrective actions to ensure quality and reliable results

Analysis, validation and transmission of results across Laboratory Information system (LIS) and clinical staffs within designated turnaround time frames

Involve in training and improvement of laboratory processes and safety procedures

Effective disposal of consumable and chemical waste according to Trust policy and COSHH regulations.

Make effective judgment towards priotising tasks to ensure efficacy in work flow.

Engage in team work so as to promote confident and motivate commitment amongst team members

Report pending and critical issues to lab manager

Enable clients to understanding of and compliance to standard specimen collection and transportation protocol

Provide expert recommendations towards improvement of quality and maintenance of safety

Effective Storage, retrieval and disposal of information pertaining to specific tasks.

Effective shift handover so as to ensure efficiency in the work flow cycle

Monitor staff on shift to ensure the quality of work is in agreement to the hospital and national policy

Participate in regular daily meetings for updates with team members and management

June 2020- August 2020: Biomedical scientist (microbiology): University Hospital of North Durham NHS

Use of manual and automated systems in Processing, testing and reporting of results from clinical specimens. Troubleshooting, quality control and work station maintenance.

October 2019-October 2020: Demonstrator/Assistant Lecturer: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Enviroment, Northumbria University, UK

Perform Laboratory sessions and seminar presentations

Engage in procurement and purchase of equipments.

May 2019- June 2019: Production Operator: Omega plastics.

Machine operation, Cleaning and maintenance, Inspection, Assembling and finishing/ post molding operations (trimming/drilling, assembling), reworks, quality control and packaging, maintenance of health and safety and good hygienic conditions; team work and timely /efficient pursuant of targets.

February 2019- April 2019: Manufacturing Operative: PFF Packaging, Washington, UK.

Machine operation, cleaning and maintenance; strapping, wrapping, packaging of extruded/injection molded/thermoformed plastic containers; Inspections and maintenance of quality; Hazard analysis; maintenance of Health and safety and good hygienic standards; build on team work.

January 2019: Production Operative: Paragon Customer communications.

Picking and packaging of customer packages (gifts, mails and general orders); Inspections and maintenance of quality control; ensure general health and safety and hygiene; build team work.

October 2018-December 2018: Production Operator: Graphic Packaging International.

Build good working relationship with team, maintain hygiene standard set for the area, minimise downtime, palletising, packing, quality control, moving pallets and machine operating.

February 2018- March 2018: Medical Engineer (Medical equipment Auditor): The Medical Room.

Survey of medical devices/equipments, Application of RFID technology to tag and track Medical device/equipments within the facilities of Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. Performance of CAPA and NCR.

June 2013-May 2014: Graduate Assistant (Demonstrator): University of Newcastle Medical School, UK.

Preparation and coordination of Biomedical sciences laboratory sessions

Establish routine student assignments and Perform practical laboratory assessments

Maintenance of quality control and assurance within the laboratory

Performance and monitoring microbiological assays

Characterization of bacterial clinical isolates (serotyping, antibiotic profiling, motility profiling) for correlation to patient clinical manifestations

Design experiments: Cell culturing, Transfections, Purification of Genomic DNA/Proteins

SDS PAGE, western blot developments and PCRs

January 2012- June 2013: Clinical Lab Science Lecturer: Institute of Health Sciences (IHS), Gaborone, Botswana.

Train Students and interns within the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.

Conduct lectures on the Principles and practices of the Clinical laboratory

Monitor students/trainees on clinical rotations in various hospitals/ laboratories

Provided general guidelines and advice on clinical laboratory Procedures

Preparation of laboratories and supervision of lab practical sessions

maintenance of acceptable safety standards in the laboratories and associated working areas

Procurement and maintenance of laboratory equipment and inventories

Provision of technical assistance and any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

July 2010- June 2013: Director: Joy land Day care Center, Gaborone, Botswana

Recruitment of employees.

Participate in the general management of the institution.

Perform procurement/purchase and management of infrastructural resources and inventory.

Provide guidelines and implement quality control and assurances on water quality and food microbial quality and maintenance non hazardous environment.

Provide technical support to staffs regarding the Health and safety guidelines for kids.

Ensure efficiency in the general maintenance of an efficient sanitary condition.

November 2008 – December 2009: Senior Biomedical Scientist: Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York. USA

Supervision and training of BMS, Medical Laboratory technicians and lab support workers.

Perform staff Appraisals.

Multi-tasking in various departments including Microbiology (Bacterial Identification and antibiotic profiling), Clinical chemistry/Toxicology, Hematology, Urinalysis, immunology/Serology and molecular diagnostics.

Management of inventory and laboratory reagents/materials.

Client services, Work station maintenance and instrument/process troubleshooting

Recommendation of appropriate Laboratory Test to Physicians and interpretation of results/ laboratory diagnosis.

Establish, review, monitor, coordinate and implement quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) used for diagnostics and calibration of systems

Troubleshooting instruments independently/ via interactions with hotline technical support team.

February 2007– December 2007: Graduate assistant:

Laboratory of Inflammation and Immunology: Feinstein Institute-North shore University hospital, Manhasset, New York. USA.

Train undergraduates on molecular biology techniques.

Design, development, validation and optimization of Time/Dose dependent experiments using molecular technology (cell culture techniques) and statistical analysis

Cell isolation and purification, RT-PCR, Electrophoresis, extraction and quantification of genetic material and proteins, ELISA, Western blot from Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, PBMCs

Optimization of PCR conditions for the amplification and detection of DNA from specific proteins in vitro.

Inventory/reagents management, Work station and Instruments Maintenance

Preparation of stock and working solution/standards and performance of QC.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

February 2014: Workshop on: Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Staff Development unit Newcastle University.

October 2013: Biological safety; Chemical safety; Genetic modification; Statistical considerations in experiments workshops. Newcastle University

January 2010– April 2011: Medscape Continuous Medical education: 2010 National Summit on HIV Diagnosis, Prevention, and Access to Care -- A Roundtable Discussion (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine); Community and Expert Perspectives: A 2010 Update on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; Primary Care Providers and Hematologists/Oncologists: Strategies for Shared Care of Patients With Hematologic Malignancies; Testing Followed by Penicillin Remains Standard for Streptococcal Pharyngitis; Case Studies From the Department of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins University (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine); The Emerging Threat of Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Infections(University of Minnesota).

April 2009– April 2010: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics training: Microbiology Overview; Fall 2010 MicroFocus CEU Assessment; MicroScan® Microbiology Systems: WalkAway® plus - WalkAway®; plusMicroScan® Microbiology Systems: WalkAway® SI - WalkAway® SI; MicroScan® Microbiology Systems: autoSCAN®-4; Blood Gas Overview; Blood Gas Clinical Significance; Blood Gas Measurement Principles; Clinical Lab Basic Overview; Clinical Chemistry Basic Overview; Principles of Vista Chemistry; Principles of Vista Chemistry V-Lyte IMT System; Principles of Vista Chemistry Photometry / Turbidometry; Principles of Vista Chemistry LOCI; Hematology Basic Overview; Hemostatis Basic Overview; Sysmex® CA-1500 - CA1500 Level 1; Urinalysis Basic Overview; Urinalysis Introduction; Urinalysis Testing; Urinalysis Clinical Significance; Quality Control: Common Reasons for Out-of-Range QC Results; Maintaining QC Targets and Using Calibration Effectively; Leaning Toward Laboratory Efficiency (a laboratory management tool); Clinical Applications: Hepatits A & B; Clinical Applications: Cardiovascular Disease I; Clinical Applications: Cardiovascular Disease II; Clinical Applications: Epidemic of Heart Disease in Women; Clinical Applications: Allergy Testing.

June 2008 – May 2009: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics training: Dimension Vista® System Onsite Training; Easy LinkTM QC online Education; Level 1 and Level 2 Vista clinical chemistry system; Dimension® RXL/HM clinical chemistry system; Blood Gas Analysis.

October 2008– December 2008: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) LabMed Manuscript Review.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

February 2022: Jersey Care Commission Registered Biomedical scientist.

October 2021: TUM Germany; Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Quantitative Tools for Quality and Productivity (Lean Production and Six sigma Methodology) certification

September 2021: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore; Operations management certification

December 2016: UK Health and care Professional council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist

September 2011: Botswana Health Professions council (Clinical lab Scientist)

July 2008: New York State Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist)

December 2014: New Zealand Medical Sciences Council (Medical Laboratory Scientist)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB)

Society for Applied Microbiology (Sfam)

Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC)

American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

International Biopharmaceutical Association (IBPA)

HONORS AND AWARDS

January 2008: IBPA Scholarship for the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Professional Development Program.

April 2006: ASCP National student award of academic excellence and leadership activities in the clinical laboratory sciences.

September 2006: Long Island University- CW Post Campus International Student Grants.

August 1999: Swiss Guard Recognition as one of the top ten distributors of Swiss Guard Health and Beauty products in Botswana.

LANGUAGES

English (Proficient), French (Average), German (Beginner), Setswana (Beginner)

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