Slindile Vidima

Biomedicine graduate (Bachelor of Applied Science) with hands-on laboratory experience in sample preparation, microbial culturing, biochemical testing, and record-keeping in a quality-controlled environment. Knowledgeable in laboratory procedures and safety practices, and experienced with LIMS and accurate data capture. I am a reliable, organised and detail-oriented team player who also works well independently, seeking a Laboratory Technician position to prepare samples, assist with laboratory tests and analyses, and help maintain safety and quality standards.

Work Integrated Learning – Microbiology & Diagnostics - Greenhill Laboratories - Pietermaritzburg

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

• Received and prepared biological samples for laboratory analysis, including sample labelling, logging results in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and maintaining traceability records.
• Applied aseptic handling techniques and followed laboratory safety practices, GMP and SOPs when handling meat and dairy samples.
• Performed microbial culturing including three-way streak plating and reference culture preparation for pathogen identification.
• Assisted with biochemical and differential agar testing to identify mastitis-causing microorganisms.
• Conducted disinfectant efficacy testing, serial dilution, spread plating, incubation, and colony counting.
• Observed automated pathogen-detection workflows for Salmonella and Escherichia coli – food-safety and quality testing protocols.
• Monitored and recorded laboratory environmental conditions (temperature logs) to support equipment and quality compliance.
• Maintained accurate laboratory records, data entry and reporting using LIMS and Microsoft Excel, supporting quality assurance.

Bachelor of Applied Science - Biomedicine - Eduvos (2023-02 - 2026-06)

National Senior Certificate - Kloof High School (2016-01 - 2020-12)