Babalwa Zubenathi Gxumisa
Umbilo
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
CAPRISA
Durban
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Testing and analysis of samples
- Monitor test and daily procedures as per quality control protocols.
- Compile relevant reports, instrument and equipment maintenance.
- Receiving, sorting, storing, retrieval and shipping of samples.
- Method/ test validation.
- Preparation of specimen kits.
- Biohazardous waste management.
Medical Laboratory Technician
NHLS
Eastern Cape
11.2013 - 04.2023
- Receiving, sorting and registering of samples.
- Running startup, maintenance and IQC of instruments.
- Processing of samples.
- Entering of results on the LIS to be authorized and verified.
- Troubleshooting.
- Dispatching of results.
- Conducting laboratory EQA (Microbiology, Haematology and Chemistry).
- Conducting Health and Safety Audits.
- Updating SOPs and Master index list.
- Deputy Lab Manager.
- Deputy Lab Quality Officer.
- Acted as a Lab Manager in 2020.
Education
Associate of Science - OHS Coordinator
CollegeSA
Cape Town04.2018
Associate of Science - Medical Technician in Clinical Pathology
SMLTSA
Cape Town10.2012
High School Diploma -
Phembisizwe SSS
Durban11.2007
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Microbiological analysis
- Specimen preparation
- Laboratory management
- Quality control procedures
- Data management
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
- Lab equipment calibration
- Specimen processing
- Maintaining inventory
- Clinical laboratory procedures
- Lab safety regulations
- Fluorescence microscopy
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
CAPRISA
05.2023 - 04.2025
Medical Laboratory Technician
NHLS
11.2013 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - OHS Coordinator
CollegeSA
Associate of Science - Medical Technician in Clinical Pathology
SMLTSA
High School Diploma -
Phembisizwe SSS
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