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Work History
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Accomplishments
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Abubakari Alhassan Samba

ABERDEEN

Summary

Dedicated Medical Laboratory professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. An enthusiastic, innovative, adaptable and experienced research scientist and clinical laboratory professional with expertise in ELISA, Flow cytometry, PBMC Isolation DNA extraction, medical parasitology, laboratory technology and gel electrophoresis. Possess excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. Always enthused to learn new techniques and open to working in an environment that appreciates excellence and honesty and supports personal growth. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

St Martin Memorial Hospital
Accra
07.2016 - 09.2021
  • In charge of all blood transfusions in the facility
  • Performed laboratory procedures on patient specimens to detect biomarkers and diagnose disease
  • Handled clinical biospecimens for Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis B
  • Managed and maintained laboratory equipment and testing materials
  • Analyzed blood, urine, semen and stool samples utilizing biochemical, microbial and cytological methods
  • Undertook training as an antiretroviral treatment counsellor

Laboratory Assistant

Mendel Laboratories
Zongo Junction
01.2012 - 01.2013

Laboratory Assistant

General Laboratory Korle
Accra
01.2011 - 01.2012

Multiskilled Operative

Sodexo Healthcare, Covid
Aberdeen
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported testing administration (recording Test Operative administrating test, test time)
  • Undertook deep clinical cleaning of cabins and designated facility areas
  • Supported test lane testers with allocating testing kits and receiving test kits
  • Undertook training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and ensured PPE was worn and changed as required
  • Adhered to site guidelines and procedures at all times, always wearing the correct PPE as required

Mobile

Scottish Ambulance Service
Aberdeen
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assist in daily Covid-19 sample collection
  • Support the cleaning and maintenance of vehicles

Education

Master of Science (MSc) - Immunology and Immunotherapy

University of Aberdeen
11.2022

Bachelor of Science (BSc - Biological Sciences (Theoretical and Applied Biology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2013

Senior School Certificate - General Science

Ghana Lebanon Senior High School

Skills

  • Blood Transfusion Services
  • Phlebotomist
  • Good Clinical Practice, Good
  • Recording and Relaying
  • Clinical Laboratory Test Results in Heamatology, Microbiology, Biochemistry
  • Sample preparation and experimental design
  • Knowledgeable in laboratory techniques in microscopy, streak plates, pipetting, and aseptic
  • Good communication skills, Teamwork, Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Proficient user of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

Accomplishments

  • Peace Operations Training Institute, Accra 2015
  • Ebola Virus Disease: Awareness and Precautions for Peacekeeping Personnel
  • Mamprobi General Hospital, Public Health Division 2019
  • Covid 19 Clinical management
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members to successfully achieve yearly targeted goals
  • TGF-B1 & TGF-B2 induced secretion of soluble-CTLA-4 by regulatory T cells.” University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK: September 2022; Supervisor: Dr Frank J Ward
  • Microbial content of locally prepared banana wine.” Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana: July 2013; Supervisor: Dr Gariba Akanwariwiak

Affiliations

Allied Health Professional Council

Timeline

Mobile

Scottish Ambulance Service
01.2022 - 09.2022

Multiskilled Operative

Sodexo Healthcare, Covid
11.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Laboratory Scientist

St Martin Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2021

Laboratory Assistant

Mendel Laboratories
01.2012 - 01.2013

Laboratory Assistant

General Laboratory Korle
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master of Science (MSc) - Immunology and Immunotherapy

University of Aberdeen

Bachelor of Science (BSc - Biological Sciences (Theoretical and Applied Biology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Senior School Certificate - General Science

Ghana Lebanon Senior High School
Abubakari Alhassan Samba