Chidera Ogungbile
West Midlands
Summary
A motivated and adaptable Biomedical Science graduate with hands-on laboratory experience gained at AstraZeneca, including equipment maintenance, solution preparation, and compliance with laboratory safety standards. Skilled in data handling, experimental support, and maintaining lab readiness in fast-paced environments. Seeking entry-level laboratory or research roles where I can apply technical expertise and contribute to scientific operations. Proven track record of collaborative and independent working, aiming to leverage these competencies towards advancing scientific research and innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Receptionist
Travelodge Hotels Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
2022.03 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service by serving as an initial point of contact for guests; providing a warm and friendly welcome and helpful assistance and information upon arrival.
- Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
- Handled escalated complaints and implemented proactive solutions to enhance guest experience.
Sales Support Associate
OneAdvanced
Birmingham , West Midlands
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Acted as a key liaison between sales teams and clients, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of queries.
- Supported contract lifecycle management, including drafting new agreements and reviewing existing contracts for accuracy and compliance.
- Strengthened relationships with stakeholders by delivering a high standard of customer service and professionalism.
- Facilitated smooth transactions by liaising between clients and sales teams.
- Provided administrative support, increasing office efficiency.
- Contributed to a large-scale project migrating over 1,500 client accounts to a new internal process, ensuring accuracy and minimal disruption
Laboratory technician
AstraZeneca
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Maintained and supported laboratory operations across assigned labs, ensuring readiness of equipment and consumables.
- Led several internal projects including pipette calibration and decontamination of laboratory incubators.
- Collaborated with Scientific Preparation teams to prepare stock solutions and maintain safety protocols.
- Managed and organised inventory to ensure constant availability of necessary supplies.
- Performed precise measurements using advanced tools which improved accuracy of results.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment to achieve accurate test results.
- Facilitated training sessions for junior staff enhancing overall team productivity.
- Streamlined sample collection procedures which helped in efficient testing processes.
- Prepared and sterilised lab equipment, ensuring all instruments were ready for use.
- Collaborated proactively with team members, fostering a harmonious work environment.
- Recorded all data and results accurately and responsibly.
- Cleaned and tested equipment to support stable lab processes.
- Inspected laboratory for safety to identify and rectify potential hazards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 2020.01 - 2023.05
Postgraduate Diploma - Physician Associate Studies
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2024.08 - 2025.05
Skills
- Experimental Laboratory Skills
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Documentation and Data Integrity
- GMP and Laboratory Compliance
- Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
- Collaborative and Independent Working
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Physician Associate Studies
University of Birmingham
2024.08 - 2025.05
Sales Support Associate
OneAdvanced
2023.09 - 2024.09
Laboratory technician
AstraZeneca
2023.02 - 2023.08
Receptionist
Travelodge Hotels Ltd
2022.03 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Anglia Ruskin University
2020.01 - 2023.05