Timothy.O Fagbamila

A keen, motivated and experienced Biomedical Scientist. Well equipped to cope with daily work and challenges of the laboratory environment. Efficient in microtomy (30 trimmed blocks PH), Special stains, Immunocytochemistry, Quality Checks and BMS cut-up.

Experience in laboratory QMS including nonconformances, Datix, audits etc. Genuine interest in Histology and a driven ambition to provide excellent patient care. My achievements include mentoring junior staff, improving laboratory workflows, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards, while consistently integrating the NHS 6Cs into my practice.

Altogether, I combine scientific knowledge, technical proficiency, and patient-centred values to contribute effectively to both research and healthcare.

Biomedical Scientist Trainee at Biomedical scientist Training Center (2025-01 – Present)

• Accurately carried out specimen reception, verifying criteria against SOPs, and efficiently assigning unique laboratory numbers.
• Promptly recorded discrepancies in non-conformance logs and systematically generated codes using LIMS.
• Expertly performed biopsy transfers and tissue processing, applying correct protocols for various specimen types.
• Microtomy duties including cutting for IHC, Molecular and further work. Diligently embedded 30-40 tissue blocks per hour, ensuring correct orientation for diagnostic accuracy.
• Competently operated manual, semi-automatic, and automatic microtomes, while rigorously maintaining equipment to safety standards.
• Consistently cut 30-35 high-quality sections per hour, minimizing artefacts such as folds, chatter, and scores.
• Precisely executed pathologist requests, including deeper levels, step sections, IHC, and special stains.
• Reliably performed H&E, special stains, and immunohistochemistry staining while adhering to strict QC protocols.
• Thoroughly conducted microscopic QC of slides, identifying and resolving artefacts or quality issues prior to reporting.
• Carefully prepared, validated, and documented reagents, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.
• Proactively prioritized urgent cases, safeguarding turnaround times, and patient care outcomes.
• Meticulously stained slides for EQA schemes (NEQAS), contributing to laboratory accreditation and quality assurance.
• Responsibly monitored stock levels, placed orders, and maintained adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• Effectively troubleshot staining and equipment issues, escalating complex cases to seniors where necessary.
• Confidently trained students and new staff, demonstrating histology techniques and laboratory procedures.
• Consistently applied infection control, cleaning protocols, and waste disposal procedures to minimize risk.
• Enthusiastically collaborated with colleagues during MDTs, CPD meetings, and reflective practice sessions.

Research Trainee Scientist at University of Wolverhampton (2023-02 – 2025-01)

Education and Research

• Receive, log, and prepare tissue samples from surgical resections and biopsies in compliance with laboratory protocols and ethical approvals.
• Ensure accurate sample tracking and labeling using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Safely handle and store human tissues under HTA (Human Tissue Authority) and research governance guidelines.
• Assist with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and preparation of high-quality histological sections.
• Perform routine (H&E) and special staining to visualise tissue morphology for research analysis.
• Support immunohistochemistry (IHC) for the detection of protein markers relevant to gene expression studies.
• Extract DNA/RNA from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) and fresh/frozen tissue samples.
• Perform PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, and sequencing techniques for gene identification and mutation analysis.
• Thoroughly conducted microscopic QC of slides, identifying and resolving artefacts or quality issues prior to reporting.
• Carefully prepared, validated, and documented reagents, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.
• Proactively prioritized urgent cases, safeguarding turnaround times, and patient care outcomes.
• Meticulously stained slides for EQA schemes (NEQAS), contributing to laboratory accreditation and quality assurance.
• Responsibly monitored stock levels, placed orders, and maintained adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• Effectively troubleshot staining and equipment issues, escalating complex cases to seniors where necessary.
• Confidently trained students and new staff, demonstrating histology techniques and laboratory procedures.
• Consistently applied infection control, cleaning protocols, and waste disposal procedures to minimize risk.
• Enthusiastically collaborated with colleagues during MDTs, CPD meetings, and reflective practice sessions.

Laboratory Technologist Trainee at Watu Company (2018-01 – 2023-01)

• Conducted chemical, microbiological, and sensory analyses on food, beverages, and raw materials to ensure compliance with NAFDAC regulatory standards and international food safety guidelines.
• Prepared and validated laboratory reagents, test samples, and control standards, maintaining strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and ISO/UKAS quality systems.
• Operated and maintained specialist laboratory equipment (HPLC, spectrophotometers, microbiological culture systems), ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Interpreted and reported analytical findings, contributing to product quality assurance and regulatory decision-making processes.
• Collaborated with senior scientists to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), enhancing efficiency and compliance in laboratory workflows.
• Ensured compliance with Health & Safety protocols, including COSHH and biosafety regulations, safeguarding staff and maintaining a contamination-free environment.

MSC in Biomedical Science – University of Wolverhampton (2025-07)

BSC in Biochemistry – Landmark University (2017-01)

GCSE in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology Science – AP College (2013-01)