Christiana Nya

Medical Laboratory Scientist with academic training and professional experience across clinical laboratory operations, diagnostics, and health data management. Demonstrates strong analytical, documentation, and research support skills developed through laboratory practice in chemical pathology, microbiology, hematology, and histopathology. Experienced in laboratory information systems, specimen management, and quality assurance processes supporting evidence-based healthcare delivery.

Interested in advancing knowledge in science and technology policy to contribute to research-driven decision-making, public health innovation, and policy development. Combines laboratory science expertise with strong analytical thinking, data management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

CLIENT SERVICES / REPORT ASSISTANT at Cerba Lancet Laboratory and Wellness Centre (2024-11 – 2025-07)

Client services and report assistant providing laboratory diagnostics support and health information management.

• Registered patients and created comprehensive electronic medical records using the Meditech Health Information System, ensuring accurate documentation of patient demographics and clinical information.
• Coordinated patient diagnostic test registrations while verifying physician requests and ensuring correct test selection within the laboratory information system.
• Retrieved and reviewed laboratory results through Meditech, facilitating secure and timely communication of diagnostic outcomes to patients and relevant healthcare professionals.

HISTOPATHOLOGY LABORATORY INTERN (NYSC) at Cerba Lancet Laboratory and Wellness Centre (2024-09 – 2024-11)

Histopathology laboratory intern providing specimen processing and tissue analysis support.

• Received laboratory specimens and assigned APATH numbers to ensure accurate specimen identification and documentation.
• Performed gross examination of tissue samples and labeled cassettes for proper specimen preparation and tissue processing.
• Operated the Automatic Tissue Processor to ensure consistent and efficient tissue processing for diagnostic analysis.
• Applied microtomy techniques to prepare thin tissue sections suitable for microscopic evaluation and pathological analysis.

MEDICAL LABORATORY INTERN at NNPC Medical Services Limited – Victoria Island (2023-06 – 2024-05)

Medical laboratory intern performing routine diagnostic tests across multiple laboratory disciplines.

• Performed routine laboratory diagnostic tests across chemical pathology, microbiology, serology, hematology, and blood transfusion studies.
• Conducted biochemical testing including electrolyte analysis, liver function tests, kidney function tests, hormone assays, and metabolic markers.
• Performed microbiological analyses including urinalysis, culture and sensitivity testing, Gram staining, and infectious disease screening.
• Collected blood samples for laboratory testing while ensuring patient safety and adherence to phlebotomy protocols.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE CLINICAL STUDENT at Federal Medical Centre – Idi-Aba, Abeokuta (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Clinical student gaining supervised experience across laboratory departments.

• Gained supervised experience across laboratory departments including hematology, microbiology, chemical pathology, and histopathology.
• Participated in sample processing, result documentation, and adherence to laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Maintained laboratory logs and documentation supporting accurate tracking of laboratory samples and diagnostic activities.
• Observed and assisted laboratory scientists in diagnostic procedures and interpretation of laboratory test results.

Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science – Babcock University (2022-06-16)