Desmond Mthulisi Moyo
Leicester
Summary
Experienced laboratory personnel skilled in operating, calibrating, and maintaining medical equipment for efficient research and diagnostic environments. Proficient in testing methods, laboratory principles, and safety control to ensure reliable and compliant provisions. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for accurate analysis outcomes. Excellent multitasker with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
CIMAS MEDLABS
Harare
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducting Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay (ELISA) for TORCHES screening, VDRL, viral loads, HIV, and so on.
- Conducting an R-Biopharm Rida Allergy qLine Allergy Panel 1-4 enzyme immunoassay test (Immunoblot) for the quantitative detection of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in human serum.
- Conducting an indirect immunofluorescence assay (IIFA) on Hep-2 cells for the detection of antinuclear antibodies and schistosomiasis.
- Utilizing the Cepheid GeneXpert analyzer for the detection of HPV, HIV DNA PCR, HIV viral load, HBV viral load, and HCV viral load.
- Conducting antibody and antigen tests using chemiluminescence analyzers Beckman Access 2 and Abbott Architect i1000.
Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
CIMAS MEDLABS
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Receiving and performing microscopy, culture, and sensitivity (using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion technique) of various microbiology samples such as sputum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), high vaginal swabs (HVS), wound, and pus swabs.
- Conducting Gram staining to differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Performing biochemical tests to identify specific bacterial species.
- Utilizing molecular techniques, like polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for rapid and accurate detection of pathogens.
- Employing serological tests to detect antibodies or antigens in patient samples for diagnosing infectious diseases.
- Collaborating with clinical teams to interpret laboratory results and provide accurate diagnoses for patient care.
- Performing wet preparations on HVS swabs and using India ink on CSF samples to identify Cryptococcus neoformans.
- Performing biochemical tests and serological characterisation of enterobacteria.
- Performing staining procedures, such as Gram stain and Ziehl-Neelson stain, for bacterial characterization.
- Rapid serological methods and biochemical for identification of Streptococcal species.
- Analyzers used include Biomereaux Vitek 2 for identification of bacteria and fungi, BD Bactec for blood cultures, Cepheid GeneXpert for CTNG and MTB.
Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
CIMAS MEDLABS
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Receiving and sorting samples for analysis, including whole blood, serum, and plasma, for chemistry tests.
- Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure that it is operating at peak efficiency, this includes keeping the equipment clean.
- Maintaining laboratory logs to track samples and specimens, recording when these materials are moved to various areas within the laboratory so they can be accessed promptly as required.
- Procedures were performed to measure glucose, proteins, lipids (triglycerides, fatty acids, cholesterol), non-protein nitrogenous substances, bilirubin and bile pigments, trace elements, vitamins, blood gases, selected hormones, and enzymes, as well as glucose and protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid, urine, and other body fluids.
- Analyzers used include Siemens Dimension Xpand Plus, EXL, and Atellica; Siemens Centaur; Beckman AU480 and Access 2; Abbott Architect i1000; Tosoh AIA 360; and Mindray BC240.
Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
Rockfoundation Medical Centre Laboratory
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Deep understanding of anaemias, coagulation disorders, platelet disorders.
- Processing Full Blood Counts (FBC) to assess the distribution of cells.
- Receiving and preparing patient blood samples for various analysis protocols such as anaemia, haemophilia, leukaemia, and other blood-related cancers, sickle cell disease, and other bleeding and clotting problems.
- Preparing and analysing blood smears for various haematological investigations.
- Maintaining and running quality controls on various hematological analyzers.
- Analyzing blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques.
- Reviewing initial data that reveals, for example, white or red blood cell abnormalities.
- Interpreting, verifying, and validating results, and reporting findings to the requesting clinician.
- Making decisions on further hematological analysis and recommending additional tests, where appropriate, to help with the diagnostic process.
- Liaising with doctors and other medical professionals to discuss patient tests and treatment plans.
- Investigating the biochemistry of blood clotting.
- Producing quantitative data in the form of reports and providing key information to clinicians about patients' condition.
- Selecting appropriate techniques for different types of haematological analysis
- Undertaking research to better understand blood-related diseases.
Intern Biomedical Scientist to Biomedical Scientist
Harare Central Hospital Public Health Laboratory
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Internship covering Microbiology, Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Histology (External), Blood Transfusion, each department for 2 months
- I joined the Biochemistry department for a year following my internship where the Siemens Dimension Xpand was the principal analyser
- Analysers exposed to included Sysmex KX21, Sysmex XN series, Siemens Dimension Xpand, Abbott Architect i2000.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation Honours Degree -
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe09-2022
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Honours Degree -
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe09-2008
Skills
- End User Instrumentation Consultant especially on Siemens Dimension Xpand/EXL Beckman Coulter Access 2, Biomerieux Vitek 2 and Abbott Architect i1000 analyzers
- Experience in an ISO15189 accredited laboratory
- Western blotting
- Equipment Maintenance and Calibration
- Training and mentoring
- Research and Data Analysis
- Records Maintenance
- Sterilization procedures
- Histologic tissue processing and slides preparation
Governing Bodies
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- HCPC registered (BS083145)
- UK Driving License
References
- Mrs. P. Ngwenya, The Quality Manager, Cimas Medlabs, 60 Baines Avenue, Harare, pngwenya@cimas.co.zw, 086 7700 8630, +263 77 269 1676
- Professor C. Musarurwa, Professor of Clinical Chemistry, University of Rwanda (College of Medicine and Health Sciences), Kigali, cmusarurwa@ur.ac.rw, +250 97 170 3216, +263 77 226 1484
- Dr A. Maramba, University of Zimbabwe (Faculty of Medicine and Health Science), P.O. Box A178, Avondale, Harare, amaramba@medsch.uz.ac.zw, +263 71 768 7791
- Dr Cloud Nyamhere, Chairman, Department of Applied Physics and Telecommunication Midlands State University, Gweru, cnyamhere@baun.ac.bw, +267 75 587 088
- Mr C. Chidakwa (Siemens Service Engineer), Select Healthcare P/L, collinchidakwa@gmail.com, +263 77 241 7836
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoys participating in half marathons.
- Plays volleyball.
- Enjoys watching soccer.
Timeline
Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
CIMAS MEDLABS
01.2022 - 03.2024
Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
CIMAS MEDLABS
01.2020 - 12.2021
Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
CIMAS MEDLABS
10.2013 - 12.2015
Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
Rockfoundation Medical Centre Laboratory
04.2011 - 09.2013
Intern Biomedical Scientist to Biomedical Scientist
Harare Central Hospital Public Health Laboratory
01.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation Honours Degree -
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Honours Degree -
University of Zimbabwe
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