Irvine Tatenda Mutiti
Room 332 John Astor House, 3 Foley Street, London
Summary
Ambitious and self-motivated biochemist with a passion for basic and translational research. Conducted extensive biochemical research during undergraduate studies, including over a year investigating the anti-inflammatory effects of Callistemon viminalis leaf extracts in the Biomolecular Interactions Analyses (BIA) laboratory at the University of Zimbabwe. Graduated in 2024 with an MSc in Applied Bioscience from Anglia Ruskin University. Gained expert-level experience in essential laboratory techniques, including general microscopy, western blotting, RT-qPCR, mammalian cell culture, bacterial culture, transformation, protein expression, purification, and analysis. Worked extensively with NHS confidential Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data at Genomics England to study the effects of circadian gene variants on colorectal cancer patient survival. Proficient in R and Python, and served as editor for Introduction to R by Douglas et al. (2024). Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills in academic and professional settings. Maintains high standards in laboratory practice, including cleanliness, accurate reporting, and precise labelling of reagents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Production
UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
London
10.2024 - Current
- Preparation of chemotherapeutic agents
- Preparation of immunotherapeutic agents
- Preparation of antibiotics
- Preparation of parenteral nutrition
- Training junior staff members
Teaching Assistant
Eastern Learning Alliance (The Cavendish School)
Cambridge
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted the class teacher in delivering high-quality lessons
- Led classes in the absence of the teacher
- Assisted autistic students in taking their medications
- Ensured students' safety
Catering Assistant
Evolve Hospitality
Cambridge
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted the Chef in food preparation
- Served food and beverages to dining guests
- Ordered new supplies
- Cleaned and disinfected preparation areas
Group Activity Leader
CATS Global Schools (Stafford House International)
Cambridge
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Led International students on excursions to London, Canterbury, and Cambridge
- Led on-campus curricular and extracurricular student activities
- Ensured students' safety
General manager
Vintar Foods
Zimbabwe
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed operations, human resources, and finances of a start-up poultry farming company
- Supervised day-to-day care and feeding programs of broiler chickens
- Planned and implemented biosecurity systems
- Authorized and controlled antimicrobial treatment options, in liaison with the veterinarian
- Collected, stored, and transported samples for laboratory analysis
- Negotiated business contracts
Education
MSc - Applied Biosciences
Anglia Ruskin University
01.2023 - 06.2024
BSc (Hons) - Biochemistry
The University of Zimbabwe
09.2016 - 10.2021
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- General microscopy
- Western blotting
- RT-qPCR
- Strong communication and reliable team player
- DNA manipulation techniques such as PCR mutagenesis, cloning, and gene editing
- Strong adherence to laboratory safety protocols, stock control management, and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Molarity calculations
- Programming languages: Python and R
- Mammalian cell culture, yeast cloning, bacterial culture, transformation, protein expression, purification, and analysis
- Small animal management
- Scientific research and analysis
Certification
Information Governance: Genomics England
Information Security: Citation ISO Certification
Affiliations and memberships
- Biochemical Society - Early Career Member
- Royal Society of Biology - Associate Member
References
- Dr. Hussein Al-Ali: hussein.al-ali@aru.ac.uk
- Professor Havovi Chichger: havovi.chichger@aru.ac.uk
Timeline
Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Production
UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
10.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Eastern Learning Alliance (The Cavendish School)
09.2023 - 10.2024
Group Activity Leader
CATS Global Schools (Stafford House International)
07.2023 - 07.2023
Catering Assistant
Evolve Hospitality
02.2023 - 12.2023
MSc - Applied Biosciences
Anglia Ruskin University
01.2023 - 06.2024
General manager
Vintar Foods
09.2021 - 12.2022
BSc (Hons) - Biochemistry
The University of Zimbabwe
09.2016 - 10.2021
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