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Certification
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Taiwo Christopher AWOYEMI, MLS(ASCPi)CM

Taiwo Christopher AWOYEMI, MLS(ASCPi)CM

Medical Laboratory Scientist
Otta,OG

Summary

Personal Profile: Dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist with expertise across clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and blood bank laboratories. Holds a BLS Certification, ensuring quick response in critical situations. Known for delivering accurate diagnostic reports and maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Career Objective/Summary: To obtain a Medical Laboratory Scientist position that enables me to make positive contributions within any progressive and dynamic organization that engages my services by utilizing my skills to their fullest potential and be part of the challenging, dynamic and team spirited setting in which professional skills are carefully harnessed and there is ample room for personal growth and development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Covenant University
Ota, Ogun
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
  • Mentored new staff members, providing training on laboratory techniques and best practices for efficient workflow management.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.

Corper Medical Laboratory Scientist

Aisha Muhammadu Buhari General Hospital
Jega, Kebbi State
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducts a full range of laboratory tests, from routine to complex, in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and urinalysis to provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • Solves problem issues with specimens, testing, and instrumentation.
  • Evaluates, develops, and validates diagnostic testing and instrumentation.
  • Actively listen to customers, handle concerns quickly and escalates major issues to supervisor.

Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern

Federal Medical Centre
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Performed assigned works in the various laboratories spanning: Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Medical Microbiology, Blood Bank and Histopathology.
  • Adequately computed Quality control charts using MS Excel and SPSS software.
  • Works independently to manage average workloads and knows when to request assistance in case of heavier workloads.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions, calibrating pipettes and related activities to support experiments.
  • Followed method or standard instructions and adhered to internal SOPs to eliminate repeat testing, deviations and investigations.
  • Leveraged personal protective equipment to maintain safety in lab.
  • Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
  • Examined blood samples to identify disorders such as Sickle cell and Diabetes.
  • Presented seminars to scientific audience and laboratory staffs.
  • Inspected bodily fluids and tissues to detect infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
  • Carefully handled and disposed of biological hazardous materials following strict safety procedures to avoid contamination.
  • Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
  • Trained and mentored new medical laboratory technicians to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
  • Measured and assessed antibodies in blood to indicate conditions such as Hepatitis or HIV.
  • Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

E- Square Clinic and Maternity
Oro, Kwara State
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.

Education

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - Chemical Pathology

Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
10.2013 - 09.2019

Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation

University of Washington
USA
07.2020 - 09.2020

Skills

    Medical laboratory procedures

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Affiliations

Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN)

African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)

Young Medical Laboratory Scientist Forum (YMLSF)

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop quality control tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Kick-starting your ASCPi Journey Webinar that held on December 10, 2021.

Software

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

Laboratory Information Management System

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Words

Certification

ASCP BOC- International Medical Laboratory Scientist

Publications

  • Platinum nanoparticles in cancer therapy: chemotherapeutic enhancement and ROS generation Medical Oncology 2025-01-09 | Journal article DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02598-w Part of ISSN: 1559-131X Contributors: Emmanuel Faderin; Terungwa H. Iorkula; Omowunmi Rebecca Aworinde; Raymond Femi Awoyemi; Christopher Taiwo Awoyemi; Edward Acheampong; Janefrances U. Chukwu; Peter Agyemang; Gregory E. Onaiwu; Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen
  • Advancements in tantalum based nanoparticles for integrated imaging and photothermal therapy in cancer management RSC Advances2024 | Journal article DOI:10.1039/d4ra05732e Part of ISSN: 2046-2069 Contributors: Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen; Awoyemi Taiwo Christopher; Ogunnaike Korede Lekan; Omowunmi Rebecca Aworinde; Emmanuel Faderin; Oluwafunke Obembe; Tawakalitu Folashade Abdulsalam_Akanji; Juliet C. Igboanugo; Uzochukwu Udogu; Godwin Onogwu Ogidi et al.
  • Assessment of Serum Lead, Cadmium and Manganese in Male Sawmillers within Ekpoma and its Environs Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023-06-08 | Journal article | Data curation Contributors: Taiwo Christopher Awoyemi; Otiti Iyegbekosa; Eidangbe Adesuwa

Timeline

AHA- Basic Life Support

10-2024

CGFNS- Visa Screen Certificate

02-2023

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Covenant University
10.2022 - Current

ASCP BOC- International Medical Laboratory Scientist

11-2021

Corper Medical Laboratory Scientist

Aisha Muhammadu Buhari General Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022

Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation

University of Washington
07.2020 - 09.2020

Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern

Federal Medical Centre
02.2020 - 02.2021

Medical Laboratory Scientist

E- Square Clinic and Maternity
10.2019 - 01.2020

MLSCN- Medical Laboratory Scientist

09-2019

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - Chemical Pathology

Ambrose Alli University
10.2013 - 09.2019
Taiwo Christopher AWOYEMI, MLS(ASCPi)CMMedical Laboratory Scientist