Precious Ozioma Ugwu
Newport,Newport
Summary
A reliable, enthusiastic, innovative, and well-motivated individual with good organisational and practical laboratory experience and scientific knowledge gained during my studies and through continual professional development. I have worked in the UK as a medical laboratory assistant whilst internationally as a biomedical scientist. Thus, I have rotated and gained competence across different sections of the laboratory benches such as blood cultures, sensitivities, CSF/fluids, Gynaecological screening and respiratory. Also, these experiences have buttressed my understanding of the maintenance of ISO15189 standards. Therefore, I am continually committed and focused on quality results whilst handling patient samples.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant
Aneurin Bevan Hospital Board, Royal Gwent Hospital
Newport, Newport
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated, maintained and calibrated lab equipment, consistently meeting accuracy and schedule targets.
- Loaded and unloaded laboratory analysers, identifying samples requiring further testing.
- Accurately stored, archived and retrieved samples, dispatching selected samples to referral sites as needed.
- Prepared laboratory specimens and samples for efficient, accurate testing processes.
- Followed quality control procedures to maintain sample integrity.
- Maintained clean, organised laboratory workspace to comply with hygiene and safety standards.
- Handled reagents with care and precision.
- Organised and stored all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
- Performed laboratory cleaning duties including safe waste disposal, disinfecting surfaces and laundry management.
- Recorded all data and results accurately and responsibly.
- Unpacked, scanned and processed high volume of incoming samples, identifying and addressing errors.
- Disposed of hazardous materials according to industry regulations.
- Labelled and organised over 500 samples daily to guarantee order and efficiency.
- Performed testing procedures according to agreed laboratory protocols.
- Sterilised equipment and performed routine checks to adhere to health safety and cleanliness regulations.
- Cleaned and tested equipment to support stable lab processes.
Biomedical scientist
Everight Diagnostics
Abuja, Nigeria
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Utilised a Quality Management System to measure the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Perform all routine microbiology works like culturing samples such as urine, stool, blood, fluids, and swabs.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
- Rotate all areas of the laboratories.
- Analysed virology specimens to identify potential pathogens with 100% accuracy and provide prompt advice on treatment.
- Identified root cause equipment malfunctions and provided solutions that decreased downtime.
- Maintained documents and procedures within laboratory accreditation specifications, including COSHH, SOPs, and ISO15189.
- Managed high-volume laboratory testing, leveraging strong time management to meet strict deadlines.
- Tested and isolated microorganisms to assess antibiotic susceptibility.
- Contributed to research and testing duties to validate new processes and product development.
- Extraction of nucleic acid from biological samples to enable amplification and determination of microbial targets.
- Analyses of biological samples by a variety of methodologies to detect microbial antigens and antibodies to those antigens such as HCV, HBV, Chlamydia and Cryptococcal Antigen test Etc.
Biomedical scientist
Iduna Specialist Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Utilised a Quality Management System to measure the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
- Observed Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Documented test results in laboratory logs and databases with strict adherence to data security protocols.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols.
- Operated X-rays and electron microscopes to test and analyse samples.
- Collected specimens from the field for later analysis under laboratory conditions.
- Partnered with organisations and businesses to incorporate scientific data into operational strategies.
- Assisted in any coordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. a bioterrorism incident or a major disease outbreak, e.g. COVID-19 and Lassa fever.
- Supervise and train Healthcare Support Workers, Students and other staff as required and as appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Nigeria
Nigeria 09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Sciences
Summit International School
Enugu, Nigeria 09.2004 - 06.2010
Skills
- Sample handling
- Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Laboratory quality assurance
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) knowledge
- Good time management
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skill
- Proficient in basic computer applications
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Good communication skill
- Microsoft Office
- Stock control
Certification
- Infection Prevention and Control- NHS(2024)
- Quality Management System- NHS(2024)
- Molecular Diagnosis- MLSCN (2023)
- Laboratory Internal Audit- MLSCN(2022)
- Automation and instrumentation in medical laboratory science practice- MLSCN(2023)
- Westgard rules for the real world- the most practical application of a powerful QC tool- EHA Clinic Academy(2023)
- Health and Safety- NHS(2024)
- Information governance, records management and cyber security- NHS(2024)
- Sysmex super user training- NHS(2024)
- MANUAL HANDLING- (2024)
- Biosafety- NHS(2024)
I am state-registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK with PIN: BS077256
Timeline
Higher Medical Laboratory Assistant
Aneurin Bevan Hospital Board, Royal Gwent Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2024
Biomedical scientist
Everight Diagnostics
05.2020 - 05.2023
Biomedical scientist
Iduna Specialist Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Nigeria
09.2012 - 07.2017
GCSEs - Sciences
Summit International School
09.2004 - 06.2010
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