Aisha Zaruq

A dynamic and quality focused medical laboratory scientist with over five year's experience in medical laboratory and general operational support. Possess strong commitment to quality assurance, patient care, continuous professional development, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills. Track record of achieving exceptional services with fast turn-around time.

Personal development

(2024-01)

Worked with Children, supporting children`s wellbeing while developing safeguarding awareness, strengthening interpersonal, organisational skills and team collaboration. Pursued structured learning in data science focusing on data analysis. Worked as a freelance writer, strengthening research, written communication skills and attention to detail. Maintained active professional registration as a Licensed Medical Laboratory scientist while preparing for a return to laboratory practice.

Biomedical scientist - LABMEDEXPERT DIAGNOSTIC LIMITED

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Performed specimen reception and solved problem relating to sample processing.
• Performed calibration, quality control, routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on various analysers.
• Performed biochemistry, immunoassay and haematology laboratory analysis using analysers such as Indikoplus chemistry analyser, DXH560 haematology analyser and access2 immunoassay analyser.
• Documented all Laboratory equipment errors, maintenance and occurrences on the error log, maintenance log and occurrences log respectively.
• Interpreted quality control results using LJ graph and the Westgard multiQC rule as a guide.

Vaccinator - EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Prepared the service user for vaccination by asking pre-vaccination questions.
• Sterilized, drew up vaccine and vaccinated the service user.
• Audit time the vaccine was drawn and document.
• Re orientated service users on steps to take after vaccination.
• Performed control checks by taking note of the time of vaccine dilution and time of first puncture.
• Reported all occurrences to clinical leads to enable documentation on DATIX.

Medical Laboratory scientist - AFRIGLOBAL MEDICARE LIMITED

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Performed full range of Biochemistry and immunologic laboratory procedures.
• Evaluated and solved problems related to sample collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
• Utilized the company's Laboratory information system software to coordinate workflow.
• Documented all Laboratory equipment errors, maintenance and occurrences on the error log, maintenance log and occurrences log respectively.
• Maintained and updated professional knowledge and took responsibility for continuing professional development.
• Experienced in Laboratory equipment calibration, medical test results reporting and interpretation, biological tissue processing and Phlebotomy documentation.

Medical Laboratory scientist - UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

• Performed full range of Biochemistry, hematologic, microbiology and histopathologic laboratory procedures.
• Evaluated and solved problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
• Experienced in Laboratory equipment calibration, medical test results reporting, biological tissue processing and Phlebotomy documentation.
• Promoted an effective working relationship within the department to meet the goals and objectives of the unit.

MSc - Biomedical Science (Immunology) - UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER (2021-01 - 2022-12)

BMLS - Medical Laboratory Science - AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY (2011-01 - 2016-12)