Oluwashilekunayo (Olus) Ajayi
Mitchelstown,Ireland
Summary
I am a Microbiology graduate with a background in Food Microbiology. I have worked as a laboratory analyst in this setting and have nearly three years relevant work experience. This has given me a good foundation in laboratory techniques, quality standards, and data analysis within regulated environments. I consider myself to be adaptable, detail-oriented and proactive, with a commitment to maintaining high scientific and safety standards. I am eager to further develop my technical expertise and industry experience through the Career Accelerator Programme at Complete Laboratory Solutions with a mind to contribute effectively while building a well-rounded career in the life sciences sector.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Microbiology Laboratory Analyst Apprentice
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Implementing stringent hygiene protocols to ensure lab safety and compliance with health regulations.
- Monitoring chemical inventory to minimise waste and optimise resource usage.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams resulting in comprehensive analyses.
- Conducting regular maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure reliable performance and accuracy of results.
- Assisting with quality control protocols, maintaining high standards in the laboratory.
Standards Officer II (Lab Analyst)
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
Lagos, Nigeria
2015.04 - 2018.01
- Implementing general requirements for competence of testing and calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025:2005)
- Microbiological analysis of water samples, and dairy products implementing ISO 306:2010 standards
- Microbiological analysis of alcoholic beverages and malt products adhering to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) test methods
- Carrying out laboratory environmental monitoring checks and implementing documented procedures
- Media preparation for laboratory analysis
- Detection of total bacterial viable counts in food samples such as flour, wheat, animal feeds etc.
Student Industrial Work Experience
University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
Maiduguri, Nigeria
2013.02 - 2023.08
- Microscopic reporting and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Handling of human specimens e.g. implementation of the aseptic technique in collection of blood samples
- Sample reception, documentation and labelling of specimens
- Ensuring quality assurance in the investigation of parasitic infection e.g. intestinal parasites
- Preparation of media for investigation of pathogenic bacteria and sensitivity testing
- Microbiological examination of blood samples for infectious organisms e.g. malaria parasites and HIV rapid testing
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
South Africa 2018.01 - 2018.12
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Microbiology
University of Maiduguri
Nigeria 2011.06 - 2014.09
Skills
- Lab safety protocol adherence
- Microbiological testing
- Food analysis
- GLP and GMP regulations knowledge
- Sample preparation
- Sample analysis
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work in a Team
Certification
- Food Safety Management and HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Solutions December 2023 — December 2023
- Food Safety Management and HACCP Level 2, Food Safety Solutions September 2023 — September 2023
- Food Safety Management and HACCP Level 1, Food Safety Solutions July 2023 — July 2023
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017- Laboratory Management Systems, Alison September 2022 — September 2022
- Introduction to the LIMS and Other Information Systems, Division of Laboratory Systems, Center for Disease Control and Prevention September 2022 — September 2022
- Introduction to Laboratory Risk Management (LRM), Division of Laboratory Systems, Center for Disease Control and Prevention September 2022 — September 2022
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Execution and Auditing Techniques, Alison September 2022 — September 2022
- Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Result, Division of Laboratory Systems, Center for Disease Control and Prevention September 2022 — September 2022
- Laboratory Methods of Food Toxins, Aflatoxin and Histamine Analysis, Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology November 2017 — December 2017
- ISO17025:2005 Advanced Training, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) November 2015 — December 2015
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Microbiology Laboratory Analyst Apprentice
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
2025.09 - 2026.04
Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
2018.01 - 2018.12
Standards Officer II (Lab Analyst)
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
2015.04 - 2018.01
Student Industrial Work Experience
University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
2013.02 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Microbiology
University of Maiduguri
2011.06 - 2014.09