Biochemist

EDUCATION

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi 2018-2022

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Overall GPA 3.73/4.0 (First Class Honours) WORK EXPERIENCE

KNUST — In collaboration with Asante Gold Corporation, Bibiani 25th November-30th March,2024 Research Assistant

Project: Baseline Assessment of Heavy Metal Exposure Among Residents Living Within the Proposed Buffer Zone of the Mining Site

● Entered participant questionnaire and survey data into electronic databases accurately

● Reviewed collected data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

● Maintained organized and confidential participant records in accordance with research protocols.

● Assisted with participant registration and documentation during field data collection

● Administered a questionnaire to residents

● Collected urine of residents and water samples from households Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR), KNUST March 2024 – August 2024 Research Assistant

Project: Seroprevalence of Marburg Virus Disease (SeroMarv) in Ghana

● Entered participant demographic and study data into the REDCap electronic data capture

● Verified, reviewed, and updated participant records to ensure data completeness and consistency.

● Maintained confidential participant information in compliance with research protocols and ethical guidelines.

● Navigated and identified eligible households for participant recruitment during the SeroMarv fieldwork using GPS coordinates and the OsmAnd app

● Obtained informed consent from participants during the fieldwork

● Collected 10ml venous blood samples from consented study participants

● Transported and processed venous blood samples and shipped plasma and pellet samples

● Conducted ELISA assays to detect Marburg-IgG antibodies in plasma samples and SNP detection Department of Molecular Medicine, KNUST 2022-2023

Research and Teaching Assistant

● Entered students' assessment scores into Google Sheets.

● Verified and reviewed assessment data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency before final submission.

● Encouraged students to review their recorded assessment results and report any discrepancies for correction.

● Conducted tutorials for students that simplified complex biochemistry topics, enhancing their understanding

● Led laboratory sessions that guided student biochemical experiments

● Mentored students and offered guidance on academic matters

● Evaluated student performance by assessing and providing detailed feedback to support academic excellence SKILLS

Data Entry: Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel Laboratory: RNA/DNA extraction, Gel electrophoresis, LAMP, culture, staining, and assays Programming Languages: Python and Bash

Statistics: SPSS and Pandas

Computing Environments: Windows and Linux

Technical: Electrical wiring, machine troubleshooting, and soldering

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