Olowofila Precious

B.Sc. Microbiology graduate with practical experience in laboratory operations, specimen collection, microbiological testing, public health surveillance, COVID-19 testing, data collection and sample handling. Experienced in supporting public health programmes and laboratory activities, with hands-on exposure to phlebotomy, culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing, RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, ELISA and rapid diagnostic testing.

Tester - Enhanced Surveillance through COVID-19 Antigen Based Rapid Testing in Nigeria

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Professionally collected nasopharyngeal specimens and conducted COVID-19 antigen testing using rapid test kits.
• Ensured proper disposal of waste generated during testing activities.
• Collected and entered surveillance data using SORMAS (Surveillance Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System) and ODK (Open Data Kit).

Laboratory Assistant – Burden of COVID-19 among Healthcare Workers (BCHW) Study - Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

(2022-02 - 2023-01)

Sample Collector – COVID-19 Volunteer, Abuja - Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) - Abuja

(2020 - 2021)

• Collected samples for COVID-19 testing from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
• Decontaminated workspace benches and sample transportation packages.
• Collected data using SORMAS and ODK.

Corps Member – Antimicrobial Resistance Branch - Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

(2019 - 2020)

• Assisted with administrative functions of the Antimicrobial Resistance Branch within the Department of Prevention, Programs and Knowledge Management (now Department of Planning, Research and Statistics).

Laboratory Attendant - Franklin Laboratory - Kubwa

(2018-09 - 2018-11)

Industrial Training - Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) - Ikeja, Lagos

(2016 - 2016)

• Collected venous blood samples from patients (phlebotomy).
• Performed microbiology, culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing.

B.Sc. - Microbiology - University of Abuja (2012 - 2018)

West African Examination Council (WAEC) - Success College, Ekiti State (2005 - 2011)

First School Leaving Certificate - Success Nursery and Primary School, Ekiti State (1997 - 2005)

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) (2019 - 2020)