ABIGAIL SENLAJA
Newcastle,UK
Summary
A proactive, dedicated quality-driven HCPC-registered Biomedical scientist with experience in haematology, clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology and histopathology units and is adept at prioritising tasks and completing them in a timely fashion to produce positive result. Also experienced in managing clinical, analytical, data management and pharmacology components of phases 1 - 4 clinical trials.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Xcene Research Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Led multi-geographical and cross-functional teams in managing the laboratory aspects of phases 1-4 clinical trials projects ranging from haematology, biochemistry, nephrology and metabolic diseases in Africa (Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya).
- Trained the research sites laboratory personnel on the implementation and conduct of study laboratory protocols, use of auto-analysers quality control, handling and shipment of biological samples.
- Interfaced with sponsors on weekly calls to track progress, proactively identify project risks, implement solutions, and apply corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitored compliance of clinical studies to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements to achieve smooth running of study projects.
- Implemented an efficient contracting and vendor selection and management processes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, ensuring cohesive patient care plans.
SDGs advocate
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Led a group of 4 every Thursday of the week to a selected high school (Oregun Junior High School) to educate the students on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Trained the students on how to engage properly in their community development.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Utilised expertise in haematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, and histopathology to support medical diagnoses using auto-analysers (ISE, Abbott, Mindray), ELISA machines, VITEK, Bact/Alert among many others.
- Handled and analysed samples according to laboratory protocols.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment minimising downtime.
- Performed quality control checks and uploaded results on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Worked in the phlebotomy unit.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science (Blood Science)
Keele University
Staffordshire, England. 01.2025 -
Bachelors - Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 09.2014 - 12.2019
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- High-Level communication
- Point-Of-Care testing
- Public speaking
- Team player
- Team leader
- Microsoft Office
- LIMS
- Time Management
Certification
- Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC), United Kingdom – Reg no: BS078169 (2022-date)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Nigeria – Reg no: RA31824 (2021-date)
Accomplishments
- Most Valuable Personnel , Laboratory department among a team of 11. (2023, 2024)
- Most Punctual Employee among 150 employees. (2023, 2024)
- Most Versatile Employee of the year among over 150 employees. (2024)
- Most Reliable Female Employee among 89 female employees. (2024)
- Most Versatile Employee of the year among over 85 employees. (2022)
- Leadership award , Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, LUTH chapter. (2021)
- Most Active Lord member award , House of Lords, College of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Science Students' Association (COMPSSA), University of Lagos. (2017)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Biomedical Science (Blood Science)
Keele University
01.2025 -
SDGs advocate
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
10.2021 - 10.2022
Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Xcene Research Limited
09.2021 - 02.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelors - Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
University of Lagos
09.2014 - 12.2019
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