Yayaa MK

I am seeking a full-time position with an organization that will allow me to apply and enhance my skills that will enable my interacting skills for a good use. I intend to gain further experience that will allow me to take full advantage of my expertise to a greater height. In addition, I am eager to contribute my creativity and hard work towards the success of a company and to the growth of the fast developing field. I would also like to look for a long term career with a company when I have the opportunity.
 

I am currently working in Thermofisher Scientific as a Scientific Support Specialist in Microbiology laboratory.
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Perform laboratory specific methods, as listed below, on raw materials or finished products,
- media making, special projects or specified testing as required.
● Set up and maintain bacteria culture and mammalian cell culture based on available
SOP/protocols
● Perform various microbiology, cell-based and biochemical/ molecular biology assays for
various projects which may include and not limited to the following techniques:
- Maintaining and culturing different microorganisms
- Anti-microbial assays like MIC/MBC following SOPs or protocols
- Gel electrophoresis
- Cell viability testing with spectrophotometric measurement
- Extraction of biomolecules for further biological and bio-analytical testing
- Complete documentation through data recording and/or electronic notebook to
ensure timely submission of test results
● Support researchers and scientists in validation studies of the above experiments
according to GMP requirements
● Perform routine lab housekeeping which include the following:
- Conducting Safety audits monthly
- Perform pH meter maintenance, autoclaving of items and agar making when needed
- Daily laboratory inventory management (chemical reagents – poison or non-poison
items, beauty testing products – shampoo, body soap, creams and laboratory
supplies needed)
- To providing timely communication of purchase cycle, obtain quotes for review,
following-up on deliveries and timely submission of delivery document

- Waste management and disposal when needed and/or every Friday
- Administrative duties including updating inventory, equipment database and order
tracking sheets
● Perform basic equipment maintenance which may include:
- Equipment checks if Engineer needed to come down onsite – liase with vendor for RA and lab visits for their entry to site
- Equipment calibration and repair coordination
- Maintain equipment records and or logbooks to ensure required laboratory safety
and quality standard is maintained at all times
● Perform R&D studies with Supervisor (Beauty care)
- Assist in creation, routing and maintaining of technical standards document
- Assist in creation of test protocols and coordinate with lab to place the products.
- Assist in creation of registration documentations
- Provide support for import/export of product samples
- Assist in design, analyze, implement, and report findings on targeted clinical and
non-clinical statistical studies and research, ensuring appropriate regulatory
requirements and study objectives defined in the study protocol are followed
- Assist in the preparation of clinical trial documents and reports, protocols,
investigator brochures or scientific abstracts.
 

Aston University
June 2021 – Dec 2022
Bachelor of Science (Honours) In Medical Bioscience Honours Degree