Titilayo Lekan-Agunbiade

• Isolates and identifies the etiological agents of infection
• Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques.Perform Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Screen patients' samples to aid surveillance of nosocomial and other infections
• Day- to-day reporting, monitoring (surveillance) and communication of clinically and epidemiologically important microorganisms isolated in the laboratory to the requesting clinicians, wards, microbiology consultants, infectious control nurses and department of Public Health

• Performed routine laboratory scientific work and issuance of laboratory test result according to the highest possible standard in accordance with ISO 15189, the Laboratory SOPs, policies, and guidelines
• Conducted chemical analysis of bodily fluids to identify presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Reviewed test results and generated thorough reports to submit findings to national hospitals and clinics.
• Verified unexpected results, take corrective measures, record, and report the incident(s) to an immediate Senior Scientist
• Prevented specimen contamination and increased proficiency levels by calibrating, sanitizing and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.

· Assisted the Laboratory Scientific Staff in the specimen reception function

· Assisted in the pre-analytical stage of specimen

· Prepared and recorded incoming and outgoing specimens

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

· Developed, executed, and managed laboratory testing plans and procedures.

· Made decisions on further laboratory tests.

· Was responsible for performance, maintenance, conditioning, quality control and record keeping of all instruments within the section. Ensured that all malfunctioning equipments were investigated, reported and repaired accordingly.

· Achieved efficiency in daily operations by recruiting, training and acclimatizing new employees to the point of complete self-sufficiency, thereby bringing employees up to speed in a very short amount of time.

• Coordinated sample collection and data collection from newly diagnosed
  tuberculosis patients
  • Performed and supervised routine bench work to the highest professional standard
  • Followed up of patients to ensure compliance to testing procedures
  • Managed and processed of patients' data
  
  

· Developed and validated research instruments

· Used software packages in collating, cleaning, and extraction of data

· Performed quantitative data analysis using SPSS and STATA

· Performed thematic analysis of qualitative data

· Involved in the presentation and visualization of data

· Wrote in depth research and scientific report.

· Prepared questionnaires

· Collected, translated and transcribed data

· Analysed Data (qualitative and quantitive data)

· Assisted program managers in conducting Public Health trainings

• Performed routine laboratory scientific work across all sections of the laboratory and
  issuance of laboratory test result according to the highest possible standard in
  accordance with the Laboratory Department’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Prepared and stored reagents and media
  • Participated in evaluating equipment, reagents and consumables.

· Screened blood donors

· Performed several tests to find antigen and antibodies, and viruses in donated blood samples

· Prepared blood products

· Maintained complete and accurate records in blood bank