Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Isatou Y Marenah

Croydon,Surrey

Summary

Dedicated Lab assistant with more than five (5) years of experience within the relevant field, customer-oriented with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence, tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.

Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with resilience and adaptability detail-oriented laboratory professional with expertise in sample collection, laboratory equipment maintenance, and routine lab tests performance. Demonstrates strong compliance support and effective communication skills, ensuring accurate data input and seamless team collaboration, proficient in lab inventory management and multi-tasking, with a keen attention to detail and excellent time management abilities, aspires to contribute to innovative laboratory environments while enhancing operational efficiency.

Focused Laboratory Assistant with record of safe and meticulous laboratory performance ,observes all safety and sanitation requirements to reduce risks and safeguard lab outcomes, enthusiastic with knowledge of resolving customer problems, works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Laboratory assistant

Brikama Hospital
BANJUL, Kombo South
01.2019 - 07.2025
  • Collected samples from different sources, ensuring variety and diversity in tests run.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and sterilising lab equipment.
  • Assisted with data input to facilitate faster test results.
  • Provided support for senior scientists, contributing towards successful experiments.
  • Maintained high-quality standards whilst handling delicate lab materials.
  • Supported compliance with health and safety regulations through regular training sessions conducted.
  • Improved work environment cleanliness by organising waste disposal schedules regularly.
  • Contributed towards critical research by preparing slides for microscopic examination.
  • Handled confidential patient information with discretion and care.
  • Delivered precise measurements using various lab tools to ensure reliable test data.
  • Facilitated effective communication between laboratory staff and other departments.
  • Ensured accurate test results by following strict protocols during sample analysis.
  • Conducted routine checks on lab instruments to ensure proper functioning.
  • Assisted in the preparation of scientific reports, facilitating timely submission.
  • Maintained high standards across sampling, processing and storage operations.
  • Measured and recorded participant information for accurate, up-to-date records.
  • Prepared samples through homogenising, freeze-drying and weighing.
  • Set up and tested laboratory equipment ahead of experiments.
  • Performed laboratory testing in controlled conditions for reliable outcomes.
  • Monitored laboratory supplies, reordering stock to meet operational need.
  • Supported senior technicians with experiment design and planning.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment, limiting experiment disruptions.
  • Classified and recorded testing specimens accurately for reliable reference.
  • Evaluated experimental data to progress testing and research innovation.

Nurse assistant

Nurse attendants
Foundation school to general nursing , Kombo South
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Participated actively in training sessions enhancing knowledge base for better service delivery.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing empathetic and attentive care.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team for holistic care of the patients.
  • Regularly updated family members about patient status fostering open communication channels.
  • Showed resilience under pressure maintaining professionalism during emergencies.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in use of medical software to document patient information accurately leading to effective record keeping.
  • Mitigated risks of bedsores through regular turning and repositioning of bedridden patients.
  • Monitored vital signs with utmost precision, contributing to accurate diagnosis.
  • Delivered high-quality personal hygiene assistance, promoting dignity and respect.
  • Maintained confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive patient information, fostering trust between staff and patients.
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment for patients and employees, adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols across all tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources - Human Resources

University of the Gambia
Banjul
02.2021 - 11.2024

General Nursing - Nursing

Foundation School For General Nursing
The Gambia
07.2017 - 01.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Science

Gambia Senior Secondary School
The Gambia
02.2012 - 09.2015

Skills

  • Sample collection
  • Laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Data input assistance
  • Compliance support
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Routine lab tests performance
  • Effective communication
  • People skills
  • Multi-tasking
  • Lab inventory management

Certification

  • CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT:

For outstanding participation as assistant IPRO of electoral committee

under the 18th Executive council of ECOMANSA, UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA


  • CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION BEATY CONTEST



  • CERTIFICATE IN PARTICIPATION:

Participated in Three days Film makers and Actors Workshop organised by ATLANTIC STAR PRODUCTION


CERTIFCATE OF APPRICIATION:

For successfully making of LOVE & TRADITIONAL movies in west cost region



Affiliations

  • Modeling, Reading, Cooking, Exercising

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • Certificate in ACTIVISTA Leadership campaign

Duties include:

  • Good leadership
  • Campaign planning
  • Understanding Diversity
  • Team building and movement
  • Grand strategy & Theory

Timeline

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources - Human Resources

University of the Gambia
02.2021 - 11.2024

Laboratory assistant

Brikama Hospital
01.2019 - 07.2025

Nurse assistant

Nurse attendants
07.2017 - 01.2018

General Nursing - Nursing

Foundation School For General Nursing
07.2017 - 01.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Science

Gambia Senior Secondary School
02.2012 - 09.2015
Isatou Y Marenah