JESUJOBA OWOLABI
Researcher
Ilorin
Summary
Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages on developed time management skills to manage job functions. Smart and committed to a job well done, excellent communicator, great listening and writing skills, skilled at guiding all functions relating to research studies, analysis and reporting of results.
KEY COMPETENCIES & STRENGTHS Over 2 years’ research and working experience in life science. Strong data analytical and programming skills Strong computer-based proficiency in Navigation, Microsoft, Excel, SPSS. Excellent oral communication, writing and presentation skills. Strong team-work spirit with experience of working in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
CApIC-ACE, Covenant University
Ota
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Identify new diagnostic biomarkers for prostate and breast cancer as well as development of new treatment and control for malaria.
- Conducted research experiments and analysis using scientific methods and techniques.
- Processed and summarized biological data using software applications.
- Liaised with researchers nationally and internationally facilitating joint studies.
- Presented research findings to internal and external audiences at different platforms.
Research Intern
ACE Hospital
Ota
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Compiled data and assisted in timely reporting on hospitals database.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Suggested future strategies and plans to promote computational analysis of accessed biological data of patients, to improve decisions made by health practitioners.
Head of Fleet Monitoring
KAM Industries Nigeria Ltd
Ilorin
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Distributed permits for movement of loaded trucks out of the company, as diverted goods could result in great loss.
- All reports concerning details of location, product carried, last seen duration of a truck driver is delivered timely.
- All operational activities and consumables are posted daily through NAV.
- Drivers license must be updated and recorded for daily use to track suspicious movements.
School Representative (Tutoring)
Bowen University
Iwo
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Organize student activities to ensure the smooth running of academics with colleagues.
- Offered friendly and efficient tutoring service to colleagues facing academic difficult in courses with ease.
- Student head for my supervisor's research team.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed team communications and daily reports to our supervisor.
Assistant Laboratory Technologist
Balm Hospital Limited
Ilorin
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Laboratory diagnosis of biological samples collected aseptically from patients to improve patient health care through timely delivery of test results.
- Biological sample collection such as urine, blood, stool, semen, skin, high vaginal swab and test.
- Interpreted test results to compare to established specifications and control limits.
- Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
Field Officer
Blucon Microfinance Bank
Ilorin
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Efficient communication with customers, tracked each customer’s loan payment, obtained adequate information about each customers business to prevent false details, efficient data handling and increased performance from clients.
Education
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Covenant University
Ota, Nigeria 01.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Bowen University
Iwo, Nigeria 01.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
Interpreting laboratory results
Accomplishments
- 2021 International Symposium on Biomedical Engineering and Computational Biology (Presented a full paper titled the applications and limitations of integrative robust approaches in multiple omics analysis)
- 2021 2nd Conference of the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network (Presented an abstract titled the machine learning in predicting Insecticide resistance genes in Africa and Bagged an award for 3rd best video presentation).
- 2020 Presented GWAS based ML Approach in Analyzing the patterns of Pyrethroid resistance.
- 2020 Build for SDG Challenge cohort 2, Andela (My teammates and I participated in the build for SDG challenge and our aim was focused on agriculture and presented a demo app that was meant to bring the farmers, their customers, and distributors in one place, services and safe deliveries can be rendered at just one click).
- 2017 BSc Microbiology Seminars, Bowen University, Nigeria (I was key the presenter on the following topics: Antibiotics Susceptibility and Resistance of Enterobacteria Isolated from Door Handles and Sink Knobs of Female Toilets in Bowen).
- Monkey-Pox Seminar
Affiliations
- Microbiology Professionals
- Goldman Sachs Businesswomen Group
- Academia Association
- NIH
- H3Abionet
- Afrehealth Association
Certification
Introduction to bio-conductor Annotation
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
- Galaxy Fellowship Award (2021)
- Third Best Oral Presentation in Nbgn (2021)
- World Bank Scholarship (2020)
- Covenant Applied Informatics and Communications Africa Centre of Excellence (2020)
- Fleet Monitoring Excellence Manning Award (2019)
- Group Leader Project Award (2017)
Timeline
Research Intern
ACE Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2021
Introduction to bio-conductor Annotation
07-2021
Introduction to public data resources
07-2021
Introduction to Bioinformatics
10-2020
Research Assistant
CApIC-ACE, Covenant University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Covenant University
01.2020 - 10.2022
Head of Fleet Monitoring
KAM Industries Nigeria Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Laboratory Technologist
Balm Hospital Limited
06.2017 - 09.2017
School Representative (Tutoring)
Bowen University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Bowen University
01.2016 - 06.2018
Field Officer
Blucon Microfinance Bank
07.2014 - 01.2015
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