Olashade Rossy-Jane

ASCPi-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 7+ years of experience performing phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing, and routine, moderate, and high complexity testing in accredited tertiary hospital laboratories. Expertise in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank Transfusion Services. Skilled in operating automated laboratory analyzers, performing quality control and quality assurance, troubleshooting instrumentation, verifying test results, correlating laboratory data with clinical findings, and reporting critical values through the Laboratory Information System (LIS).

Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, support physicians with timely and accurate laboratory information, provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel, and maintain compliance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), ISO 15189, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while delivering safe, high quality patient care.

Medical Laboratory Scientist II – Core Laboratory - Lagos State University Teaching Hospital - Nigeria

(2021-01)

• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing, and routine, moderate, and high complexity testing across Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank, supporting 3,000+ patient tests monthly while maintaining excellent turnaround times.
• Verify patient identification and evaluate 250–300 patient specimens weekly for proper labeling, integrity, and acceptability before testing, ensuring compliance with laboratory policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Operate automated laboratory analyzers and perform quality control, calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting, contributing to a 30% reduction in analyzer downtime through proactive maintenance and timely corrective actions.
• Analyze quality control data, investigate analyzer flags and abnormal findings, verify patient results, and exercise independent judgment to ensure accurate, reliable laboratory reporting and clinical correlation.
• Communicate critical laboratory values promptly to physicians and healthcare teams, document notifications, and support timely diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement initiatives through proficiency testing, CAPA activities, laboratory documentation, and monitoring of quality indicators to maintain ISO 15189 and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) standards.
• Train and mentor 75+ laboratory personnel, interns, and students on analyzer operation, laboratory testing methodologies, quality control procedures, and troubleshooting while serving as a technical resource for workflow improvement and technical consultation.

Medical Laboratory Scientist I – Core Laboratory - Jericho Nursing Home - Nigeria

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Performed routine and moderate-complexity testing across Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology, processing 500+ patient tests monthly while maintaining high analytical accuracy and established turnaround times.
• Performed phlebotomy, processed patient specimens, and ensured proper specimen identification, labeling, handling, and acceptability in accordance with laboratory SOPs and quality standards.
• Performed daily quality control, analyzer calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable instrument performance.
• Verified laboratory results, maintained laboratory documentation, and accurately reported patient results using the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Managed reagent inventory and laboratory supplies to support uninterrupted laboratory operations and efficient workflow.

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Core Laboratory - National Hospital, Abuja - Nigeria

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Performed routine and high complexity laboratory testing across Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank in a high volume tertiary healthcare setting.
• Performed phlebotomy, verified patient identity, collected blood specimens using safe collection techniques, and ensured accurate specimen labeling, handling, and transportation in accordance with laboratory policies and safety standards.
• Performed analyzer calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting to maintain reliable laboratory operations.
• Verified and reported patient test results using the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting.
• Assisted in training newly hired laboratory personnel and students while supporting compliance with laboratory SOPs and quality standards.

Master of Science - Public Health (General Public Health Option) - University of Lagos (2020-01 - 2020-01)

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences with Honors - Medical Laboratory Sciences - University of Benin (2015-11 - 2015-11)