Laboratory Scientist Field Operations

Robert Adu-Agyei, Berlin, Germany Email: *********@*****.*** Tel: +491**********

Laboratory Scientist

Summary

Graduate Student with over 5 years of experience in microbiology, laboratory and field operations, management, and sample analysis. Highly involved in diagnosis of disease infections of human and plant biological samples.

Holds a Master’s degree in Molecular Plant Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Seeking a challenging role to utilize my expertise to help achieve company goals. Education

MSc University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany August 2023 Thesis: Generation and phenotypic characterization of cytokinin biosynthesis triple mutants with deleted genes, ipt3,5,6 and ipt4,5,6 in the moss plant Physcomitrium patens.

MSc in Molecular Plant Science. Supervisor: PD Dr. Nicolaus von Schwartzenberg. BSc Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana June 2017 Thesis: Occurrence and prevalence of gastrointestinal helminthes in the wild grasscutter

(Thryonomys swinderianus) sold at Adehyeman, Kumasi, Ghana BSc in Biological Sciences. Supervisor: Dr. John A. Larbi. Research and Work Experience

University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany January 2022 to April 2023 Research Assistant

• Generated triple Physcomitrium patens mutant strains using targeted gene knockout technique

• Performed DNA, RNA extractions and PCR from various plant varieties

• Conducted native gel electrophoresis to visualise gene of interest

• Supported in running classical cloning experiments for gene constructs

• Assisted in primer design for amplification of gene of interest

• Analysed gene knockout mutants for phenotypic defects

• Facilitated the preparation of solutions and media for culturing samples

• Maintenance and sterilization of materials and equipment

• Recorded experimental findings to analyse data and interpretation Robert Adu-Agyei Hamburg, Germany Email: *********@*****.*** Tel: +491********** School of Public Health/KCCR, KNUST- Kumasi, Ghana September 2017 to October 2020 Laboratory Technician

• Managed development of standard operating procedures (SOP s) for the SETA project team

• Performed DNA extractions and PCR on human blood samples to investigate Salmonella typhoid species infection

• Supported in human tissue processing and culture

• Preparation, staining and fixing of bacterial microscopic slides

• Conducted bacterial antibiotic tests to screen for potent antibiotics

• Performed daily checks on laboratory equipment

• Mentored students on microbiology and usage of laboratory equipment

• Performed competitive ELISA on chicken sera to detect Salmonella enteritidis

• Led the logistics team in the collection and stocking of laboratory materials and supplies K.N.U.S.T Hospital, Laboratory Department, Kumasi-Ghana May 2016 to June 2017 Laboratory Intern

• Highly involved in urinalysis and stool routine examination

• Haematology duties - Collection of blood samples according to aseptic methods

• Assisted in screening for Hepatitis B infection of pregnant patients

• Preparation, staining and reading of microscopic slides

• Prepared data reports and analysis

• Reported laboratory results and record keeping

College of Science, KNUST-Ghana June 2016 to June 2017 Public Relations Officer

• Distribution of news releases for placement of students

• Facilitated the organization of public relation events on campuses Voluntary Service

• Blood donor for Saint Benedict Catholic Church, Ghana February 2018

• Blood donor for Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana May 2019 Skills

• Tools – Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Laboratory Skills – PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, SDS Page, Flow Cytometry, DNA transformation, Molecular Cloning, Protein Extraction and Purification, Microscopy Languages

English – C2 (Native language) German – B1.2 (Beginner level)

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