Happymore Zigara
Cape Town
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented graduate with a degree in Medical Biosciences seeking an admission into a clinical microbiology graduate program. Seeking to continue honing my laboratory skills and academic knowledge to support accurate diagnostics and contribute to public health advancements in the future.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Pathcare
Cape Town
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of microbiological experiments, including pathogen isolation and characterization
- Maintained sterile working conditions to prevent cross-contamination
- Performed routine diagnostic tests, including culture, sensitivity, and biochemical assays
- Recorded and analysed experimental data, generating reports for supervisors and presentations
Research Assistant (Internship)
AMPATH Laboratories
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported research on antibiotic resistance mechanisms in E
- Coli
- Operated and maintained lab instruments, ensuring accurate results and minimal downtime
- Conducted literature reviews to aid in experimental design
Healthcare Volunteer – Swab Procedure Aid
Lancet Laboratories
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with clinical teams to process and analyse patient samples
- Ensured compliance with clinical and regulatory guidelines in sample handling and reporting
- Collected Nasopharyngeal swab and throat specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and diagnostic purposes
- Kept records of specimens collected ensuring that all patient details and clinical information was accurately recorded
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Biosciences
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town, Western Cape 02.2017 - 11.2020
Skills
microbiological techniques
Gram staining
culturing
identification of bacteria
identification of fungi
identification of viruses
molecular techniques
PCR
ELISA
RT-PCR
gel electrophoresis
laboratory safety protocols
quality assurance standards
lab equipment
autoclaves
microscopes
spectrophotometers
analytical abilities
problem-solving abilities
data analysis software
SPSS
Excel
LIMS
Laboratory experience
- Laboratory Assistant, Pathcare, Cape Town, Western Cape, 05/01/22, 06/30/24, Assisted in the preparation and execution of microbiological experiments, including pathogen isolation and characterization., Maintained sterile working conditions to prevent cross-contamination., Performed routine diagnostic tests, including culture, sensitivity, and biochemical assays., Recorded and analysed experimental data, generating reports for supervisors and presentations.
- Research Assistant (Internship), AMPATH Laboratories, Cape Town, Western Cape, 08/01/21, 02/28/22, Supported research on antibiotic resistance mechanisms in E. coli., Operated and maintained lab instruments, ensuring accurate results and minimal downtime., Conducted literature reviews to aid in experimental design.
Certification
• QA Certification - Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) - Laboratory Assistant
11-2022
Laboratory Assistant
Pathcare
05.2022 - 06.2024
• QA Certification - Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
03-2022
Research Assistant (Internship)
AMPATH Laboratories
08.2021 - 02.2022
Healthcare Volunteer – Swab Procedure Aid
Lancet Laboratories
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Biosciences
University of the Western Cape
02.2017 - 11.2020