Bisola Aleru
Bridge of Allan
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate employee eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the healthcare industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Molecular Scientist
54gene
Lekki phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Optimisation of nucleic acid extraction and PCR tool kits for SARS COV2 detection.
- Manual and Automated SARS-COV2 RNA extraction from nasopharyngeal samples using Kingfisher, Sentosa, Zybio and Avipure systems.
- SARS-COV2 RNA detection using real time PCR techniques
- Development of protocols and standard operating procedures for effecient work flow.
- Results analysis and interpretation of SARS-COV2 real time PCR.
Scientific Officer
APIN HIV Laboratory, Department of Virology, University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Sample collection, preparation, and processing for virus detection.
- Logistics planning and review meetings.
- SARS COV 2 RNA detection using real time PCR.
- Optimisation of nucleic acid extraction and PCR tool kits for SARS COV2 detection.
- Verification of standard real time PCR methods according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Troubleshooting of pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical procedures.
- Genome clean-up of SARS-COV2 amplicons for sequence analysis.
- Sequence analysis and bioinformatics of sequence data.
- Data analysis and management.
- HIV-1 DNA and RNA Quantification using COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan System.
- Routine detection of haemorrhagic fever viruses such as Lassa and Dengue using RT PCR.
- Programming, calibration, and performance verification of PCR equipment.
- PCR equipment use, application, care, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance ● Validation of assay runs, analysis and interpretation of results, and data management.
Graduate Tutorial Assistant
Center for General Studies, University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Organize and teach tutorial classes for first year students of the University of Ibadan with the focus being reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology (Conversion)
University of Stirling
Stirling 09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Virology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 08.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 09.2008 - 11.2012
Skills
Molecular biology and genetics
Data Entry
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
MS Office
PPE Compliance
Multitasking Abilities
Research and Proposal writing in the Sciences
Certification
Training for investigators involved in biomedical research and human subjects, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI PROGRAM) - August 2020- August 2022
Timeline
Master of Science - Psychology (Conversion)
University of Stirling
09.2022 - Current
Molecular Scientist
54gene
08.2020 - 08.2022
Scientific Officer
APIN HIV Laboratory, Department of Virology, University College Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2020
Graduate Tutorial Assistant
Center for General Studies, University of Ibadan
05.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Virology
University of Ibadan
08.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Ibadan
09.2008 - 11.2012