Samuel Popoola
Middlesbrough
Summary
Astute and detail-oriented Biomedical Science graduate with upper second-class honours (2:1), recently employed as a Medical Laboratory Assistant with hands-on quality control experience in clinical diagnostics. Proficient in performing and evaluating daily and monthly quality control using Levy-Jennings charts and Westgard QC rules, and experienced in troubleshooting QC failures. Skilled in agarose gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and reagent validation. Adept in using LIMS, COBAS e801, and maintaining compliance with ISO standards, COSHH, and health and safety procedures. Committed to delivering reliable, accurate laboratory results and contributing to improved laboratory performance through EQA participation and robust documentation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Acculabs Diagnostics
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed routine diagnostic testing and quality control on samples for infectious diseases, hormones, and biochemical profiles using COBAS e801 (ECLIA).
- Followed up on missing or delayed tests to ensure timely completion within turnaround targets.
- Prepared, verified, and validated reagents and QC products in accordance with SOPs.
- Applied knowledge of Levy-Jennings graphs and Westgard QC rules to evaluate QC performance and troubleshoot QC failures.
- Carried out temperature monitoring of laboratory fridges, freezers, and room environment, maintaining accurate logs.
- Participated in EQA schemes such as UKNEQAS, conducted testing, entered results onto the website, and interpreted reports to assess laboratory performance against peer institutions.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of QC results and other relevant records for audit and review purposes.
- Supported equipment maintenance, calibration tracking, and inventory management.
- Ensured compliance with COSHH, infection control, and health and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science
Teesside University
10.2020 - 07.2023
HE Diploma, Level 3 - Access to Medicine and Medical Biosciences
City And Islington College
London, ENG 01.2018 - 04.2019
GCSEs -
New City College
01.2016 - 04.2018
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Quality Control & EQA (UKNEQAS)
- Levy-Jennings Graphs & Westgard Rules
- COBAS e801 (ECLIA)
- Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- Spectrophotometry
- Sample Preparation & Archiving
- LIMS & Data Entry
- Temperature Monitoring & Calibration
- Reagent Verification & Validation
- Histology & IHC Techniques
- Health & Safety COSHH PPE
- Documentation & Record Keeping
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Time Management & Task Prioritisation
- Analytical Thinking & Troubleshooting
- IT Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Continuous Professional Development
Laboratory training webinars run by PathLab Support CIC:
· Laboratory Quality Management, 2hrs, 2023
· Validation of Biochemistry Results 2hs, 2024
· Antibody Screening and Identification, 4hrs, 2023
· Validation of Coagulation Results, 2hrs, 2023
· Selection of Blood and Blood Products, 2hrs, 2023
· Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing / EUCAST, 2hrs, 2023
· Blood Culture Sample Processing, 2hrs, 2024
· Antenatal Sample Processing for the Prevention of HDFN, 2hrs, 2024
· Validation of Haematology FBC Results, 2hrs, 2024
· Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), 2hrs, 2024
· Understanding Westgard QC Rules, Reviews and Troubleshooting, 2hrs, 2024
· Haemoglobinopathy Screening and Diagnosis, 2hrs, 2024
· Blood Film Morphology and Reporting, 4hrs, 2025
· Tissue Selection and Processing for Histopathological Diagnosis 2hrs, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Acculabs Diagnostics
04.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science
Teesside University
10.2020 - 07.2023
HE Diploma, Level 3 - Access to Medicine and Medical Biosciences
City And Islington College
01.2018 - 04.2019
GCSEs -
New City College
01.2016 - 04.2018
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