LABORATORY SCIENTIST/SUPERVISOR - JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, JOS, PLATEAU STATE - Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
(2023-05 - 2025-05)
Accident and Emergency Unit Laboratory
- Collecting, labeling, and preparing biological samples (blood, tissue, urine) or chemical compounds for analysis.
- Performing laboratory tests such as chemistry, hematology, microscopic and special test for patients for further investigation.
- Analyzing raw results to identify patterns, clinical correlations, or abnormalities that require further investigation.
- Testing and verifying new laboratory protocols to ensure they produce consistent and reproducible results.
- Using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to log samples, track workflows, and store secure data.
- Performing routine checks on high-precision instruments (centrifuges, analyzers, pipettes) to prevent mechanical drift.
- Identifying and correcting equipment malfunctions or software errors during a run.
- Strictly following established guidelines for every test to minimize human error.
- Running 'controls' alongside patient or research samples to verify that the testing environment is accurate.
- Adhering to Biosafety Level (BSL) protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
- Maintaining meticulous records and logs for internal reviews or external regulatory inspections.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies, maintaining optimal laboratory efficiency.
- Supervised laboratory operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - WEST AFRICA CENTER FOR EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA - Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
(2022-07 - 2023-05)
- Scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for executives or departmental teams.
- Managing incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and traditional mail.
- Maintaining organized physical and digital filing systems to ensure data is easily retrievable.
- Monitoring office supplies, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating repairs or maintenance.
- Formatting reports, creating presentations, and proofreading complex documents for accuracy.
- Assisting in the organization of workshops, seminars, or internal team-building events.
- Updating databases, spreadsheets, and CRM systems with high accuracy.
- Managing the documentation for grant applications or research proposal.
- Ensuring that all personnel certifications and safety training records are up to date.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINEE - UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA - Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
(2019-07 - 2020-01)
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols by collaborating with medical staff.
- Conducted routine inspections of medical equipment to verify functionality.
- Operated equipment to support team operations effectively.
- Prepared samples for analysis and testing procedures as directed.
- Conduct laboratory tests to analyze samples and ensure compliance with protocols.
- Interprete test results and determined need for retesting.
- Executed experiments according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Participate in departmental seminars with the medical staffs.
- Participated in training sessions to acquire knowledge of new laboratory techniques.
- Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces in compliance with health regulations.
FRONT DESK OFFICER - THE YOUNGEST SERVICES, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA - Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
(2015-06 - 2016-12)
- Welcoming guests professionally and directing them to the appropriate person or department.
- Managing visitor logs, issuing identification badges, and ensuring office security policies are followed.
- Ensuring the reception area is clean, organized, and stocked with necessary materials.
- Answering incoming calls, screening them, and transferring them to the correct extensions.
- Providing basic information about the company's services, hours of operation, and location.
- Sorting and distributing incoming mail/packages and preparing outgoing shipments.
- Performing data entry, filing physical or digital records, and assisting with basic word processing tasks.
