Highly skilled and technically proficient Medical Laboratory Scientist with 8+ years of experience in clinical diagnostics and laboratory operations, specializing in Chemical Pathology, Endocrinology, and Serology. Proven expertise in adhering to ISO 15189:2012 standards, optimizing workflow, and leading technical teams to ensure accurate and timely results. Committed to advancing laboratory efficiency and quality within the ever-evolving science community.
Medical Lab Scientist (Locum)
Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
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Summary
Provided comprehensive laboratory services as a locum Medical Lab Scientist, performing diverse diagnostic procedures across multiple disciplines.
Highlights
Performed over 200+ routine laboratory tests weekly across Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Parasitology, ensuring accurate and timely patient diagnoses.
Conducted phlebotomy procedures for 50+ patients daily, ensuring patient comfort and sample integrity.
Managed laboratory equipment and reagents, maintaining inventory and ensuring readiness for diagnostic procedures.
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemical Pathology Department
Ghana, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
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Summary
Led laboratory operations and quality assurance within the Chemical Pathology Department, ensuring adherence to international standards and contributing to staff development.
Highlights
Supervised daily operations for the Endocrinology/Serology unit from 2021 to 2022, overseeing staff and ensuring accurate diagnostic output.
Conducted analytical procedures for over 100+ tests daily, ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 15189:2012 standards for quality management.
Trained 15+ new laboratory staff on departmental routines, analytical procedures, and quality control protocols, reducing onboarding time by 20%.
Collaborated with management and engineers to implement quality assurance programs and troubleshoot analyzer errors, improving operational efficiency by 15%.
Provided critical backup support for the Molecular Biology Department, ensuring continuity of services during peak periods and staff absences.
Coordinated practical sessions for 50+ Medical Lab Science students from Radford University, enhancing hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
Contributed as a Health and Safety Committee member, developing and implementing safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents by 10%.
Managed Cold Room operations for the Application Support Department, ensuring optimal storage conditions for sensitive reagents and samples.
National Service Person
Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana
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Summary
Gained foundational laboratory experience as a National Service Person, performing a wide range of analytical and quality assurance activities.
Highlights
Executed pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures across 7 key laboratory sections including Hematology, Chemical Pathology, and Microbiology, processing an average of 100 samples daily.
Applied quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results, contributing to a 98% success rate in external quality assessment schemes.
Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality for uninterrupted service delivery.
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BSc.
Medical Laboratory Technology
West African Senior School Certificate Examination
General Science
Basic Education Certificate Examination
General Studies
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Co-author
Summary
Co-authored a publication comparing DNA extraction techniques, specifically Salting Out Methods versus QIAamp Blood Mini Kit, for use in resource-limited settings.
Issued By
The Ghana National Fire Service
Issued By
MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited
Issued By
MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited
Issued By
MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited
Issued By
MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited
Issued By
Allied Health Professional Council (A.H.P.C)
Issued By
Dept. of Molecular Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Analytical Procedures, Pre-analytical Activities, Post-analytical Activities, Phlebotomy, DNA Extraction, Quality Control, Troubleshooting.
Chemical Pathology, Endocrinology, Serology, Haematology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Blood Banking, TB Laboratory Investigations, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry.
Roche Cobas E411, Beckman ACCESS 2, DXI 800, Roche Ampliprep, TaqMan 480, Thermofisher Phadia 250, Analyzers.
ISO 15189:2012, Quality Assurance, Workflow Optimization, Process Improvement.
Supervision, Staff Training, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Project Coordination.
Health and Safety Protocols, Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Regulatory Compliance.
Biostatistics, Computer Aided Research Application, Research, Data Analysis.
Communication, Problem-solving, Teamwork, Innovation, Initiative, Adaptability.
Mentoring, Listening to music, Swimming.
Specialist Chemical Pathologist, MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limted, Tel: +233 549 429 192
Noguchi Research Institute, UG, Tel: 0244976345
Department of Molecular Medicine, KNUST, samasamoahsakyi@yahoo.com, Tel: 0244530214