NEBIYU KIBRU
Summary
I am an Enthusiastic, Diligent Laboratory Manager accustomed to operational oversight in lab environments. Manages inventory, equipment and personnel to optimise productivity and maintain regulatory compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Deputy Laboratory Manager
Blizard Institute-Queen Marys University of London
London, London
2023.03 - Current
- Oversee the management of core laboratory equipment including servicing, repairs and purchasing of new equipment
- Line management of technical staff
- Liaise with estates and facilities to ensure capital project and infrastructure needs are met
- Ensure compliance with HTA and Clinical Trails Regulations
- Prepped Laboratories of internal and external audits and inspection
- Coordinated health and safety activity for full compliance with COSHH guidelines and risk policies.
Laboratory Manager
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2022.04 - 2023.03
- Oversaw operations of high throughput laboratory responsible for generating data to the UK Government as part of COVIS-19 Infection Survey
- Implement risk management atrategies to minimise risk to business continuity
- Line managed and trained up a dynamic group of 12 research techs and assistants
- Worked alongside External stakeholders at Office of National Statistics
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
Research Assistant
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2021.03 - 2022.04
- Utilised High Throughput Platforms to carry out ELISAs to report on COVID-19 antibody prevalence
- Set up and maintained research database to avoid loss of information.
- Developed and Modified Standard Operating Procedures
- Awarded under the University Recognition Scheme for my outstanding contribution to the deliverance of high quality data to the ONS
Science Journalist
Gaudie - University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2017.12 - 2018.03
- Contributor to campus based newspaper
- Researched, wrote and edited articles on the latest scientific breakthrough
Education
Master of Science - Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience)
University College London - Institute of Neurology
London 2018.09 - 2019.11
BSc - Neuroscience with Psychology
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 2014.09 - 2018.05
Skills
- Laboratory Techniques - Liquid Handling robotics, ELISAs, PCRs, Genotyping, Immunohistochemistry
- Laboratory automation
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Scientific Equipment procurement & Maintenance
- Scientific writing/communication
- Line Management
- Project management
Certification
GCP - Good Clinical Practice
Timeline
Deputy Laboratory Manager
Blizard Institute-Queen Marys University of London
2023.03 - Current
Laboratory Manager
University of Oxford
2022.04 - 2023.03
Research Assistant
University of Oxford
2021.03 - 2022.04
Master of Science - Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience)
University College London - Institute of Neurology
2018.09 - 2019.11
Science Journalist
Gaudie - University of Aberdeen
2017.12 - 2018.03
BSc - Neuroscience with Psychology
University of Aberdeen
2014.09 - 2018.05