Taiwo OLUMAKINDE

• Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
• Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
• Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
• Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
• Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
• Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Work with other researchers to use and develop end-product.
• Development of standard operational procedures/protocol for experiments.
• Monitor safety measures in the laboratory.
• Proper handling of infectious and non-infectious samples.
• Documentation and proper bio-banking of biological samples, quality assurance and quality control of samples.
• Strategic cleaning & maintenance of equipment and work cabinets with specialized reagents.
• Nucleic acid isolation, purification and quantification.
• Performs polymerase chain reaction (Real-Time and Conventional type).
• Performs gel electrophoresis and gel imaging system.
• Conduct COVID-19 testing for suspected cases and travelers.
• Proper analyzing and management of data system of the laboratory.
• Supervision of the laboratories in the newly remodeled laboratory complex.
• Train both masters and PhD students in biotechnological principles
• Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Reduced turnaround time on lab results by 30% through automated system analysis.
• Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Collection of Bio-specimen from patient in the out-patient clinics of the hospital

Sample labeling with barcode stickers

Sample segregation and achieving

Sample repository

Accurate pipetting of plasma from whole blood after centrifuge

Proper maintenance and cleaning of equipment

DNA extraction

DNA quality assurance

DNA genotyping

Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) analysis

Shipment of Extracted DNA samples to Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research in South Africa

Train Masters and PhD students in molecular techniques

Performs routine analysis on ABO blood grouping and Hemoglobin electrophoresis