Temidayo Komolafe

Temidayo is a motivated, adaptable, and responsible hardworking medical laboratory scientist, I possess impeccable clinical laboratory science techniques as well as other areas of medical laboratory sciences. My career goals are to focus on quality management system, process improvement, molecular diagnosis, supply chain and public health. I am very interested in quality and precise laboratory diagnoses as it is the bases of accurate clinical treatments and clients' satisfaction with an optimistic mindset that quality healthcare delivery for patients and clients will ultimately improve organizational and national economic growth.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - CERBA LANCET NIGERIA (Formerly Clina Lancet Laboratories) - Nigeria

(2023-06 - 2025-08)

• Conduct various test procedures in hematology, serology, clinical chemistry, and immunology, ensuring adherence to ISO 15189 standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Xcene Research on Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of sickle cell patients enrolled in the GBT (Global Blood Therapeutics) clinical program.
• Operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure proper calibration to uphold precision in testing.
• Analyze test results, interpret findings, and accurately document and report result to healthcare providers for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, pathologists, and laboratory staff to ensure effective communication and coordination on the quality of test results and their interpretation to advance patient care.
• Stay updated on advancements in QMS, hematology and clinical chemistry, participating in training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Ensure that laboratory personnel adhere to policies and manuals for accurate and reliable results, and that pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing are strictly followed.
• Ensure proficiency testing is carried out, reviewed, and corrective actions are taken as needed.
• Ensure laboratory conditions are appropriate for testing and that a safe environment is maintained.
• Document and report any significant deviations from established performance characteristics and take remedial actions.
• Mentor and train laboratory personnel on QMS and biosafety standards.
• Validate, verify, and ensure precision of new auto analyzers and upload results to the portal.
• Gather and evaluate monthly quality indicators and quality objectives data to identify and improve process efficiency in line with organization strategic objectives.
• Perform daily Internal Quality Control (IQC) runs and regularly compute Levey-Jennings Quality Control charts to monitor performance.
• Solve problems with specimens, testing, and instrumentation, and evaluate new tests/equipment.
• Update and review TAT, provide RCA and CAPA when required.
• Participate in Annual Audit for all local laboratories under the Lancet Nigeria network and prepare the HQ team for internal audits from the parent Cerba-Lancet Africa, South Africa.
• Create/review policies and procedures for implementation and monitoring of Quality management system and follow processes for control, storage and archiving of documents.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - SANBRIDGE DIAGNOSTICS NIGERIA - Nigeria

(2022-09 - 2023-05)

• Perform routine laboratory tests and integrate checkout samples into the workflow in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Molecular laboratories.
• Perform real-time (RT) PCR tests, nucleic acid extraction, and amplification in molecular diagnosis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment according to routine schedules for optimal use.
• Follow established procedures for quality control on work materials.
• Adhere to Turn Around Time (TAT) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Manage sample reception/verification, processing, and documentation of rejections.
• Validate and verify negative molecular assay results.
• Maintain inventory of lab consumables.
• Effective knowledge of Documentation/LIS usage (Eazy Medical)

Medical Laboratory Scientist - SAINT CATHERINES SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, WUSE, ABUJA - Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria

(2022-05 - 2022-08)

• Conduct standard routine laboratory tests in Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology departments.
• Perform quality control duties and follow safety practices.
• Monitor stock and provide laboratory progress reports.
• Consult patients on tests and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify reagent quality, label, and store materials, and monitor inventories.
• Document and manage patient data.
• Practice safety precautions to protect self and co-workers.

Quality Control Officer/Medical Laboratory Scientist - DEFENCE REFERENCE LABORATORY, MOGADISHU CANTONEMENT, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY - Mogadishu Cantonement, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

(2021-05 - 2022-05)

• Perform routine laboratory tests in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Molecular, and Blood Transfusion Science laboratories.
• Analyze data on serological tests, donor screenings, and reactive patients to TTIs.
• Conduct serological screening using ELISA techniques
• Collection of nasopharyngeal swab, molecular extraction / detection of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and analyzing result using ABI 7500.
• Collection of samples for HIV, EID and Hepatitis patients.
• Perform RT PCR tests and nucleic acid extraction for molecular diagnosis.
• Maintain molecular extraction room temperature, chemistry and hematology auto analyzers.
• Follow established procedures for blood collection, labeling, and storage.
• Independently make clinical decisions, manage workloads, and request assistance when necessary.
• Ensure safety and infection control practices.
• Performed data documentation, compilation, and management in all laboratories and in most cases, for epidemiological studies.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL, UYO, AKWA IBOM - Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

(2019-09 - 2020-09)

• Transport samples and results to and from healthcare facilities.
• Maintain equipment periodically.
• Conduct standard routine laboratory tests across various departments, Hematology laboratory, Gene expert laboratory, Blood Transfusion Science Laboratory, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and Histopathology laboratory respectively.
• Follow quality control procedures, label and store materials, and monitor inventories.
• Independently manage workloads and request assistance when needed.
• Document data for epidemiological studies.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - MADONNA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ELELE, RIVERS STATE - Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria

(2018-08 - 2019-08)

• Conduct standard routine laboratory tests in Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology departments.
• Perform quality control duties and follow safety practices.
• Monitor stock and provide laboratory progress reports.
• Consult patients on tests and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify reagent quality, label, and store materials, and monitor inventories.
• Document and manage patient data.
• Practice safety precautions to protect self and co-workers.

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) - Medical Laboratory Science - MADONNA UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA (2013 - 2018)

Master of Research in Biological Sciences - Biological Sciences - TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY, UNITED KINGDOM