Khamusi Melva Mlambo
Medical Biological Scientist
Dennilton
Summary
Experienced Medical Biological Scientist with over 5 years of experience in Research and Clinical laboratory settings. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Medical Biological Scientist
Ndlovu Medical Center
Limpopo
06.2020 - Current
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources.
- Processing and handling of Clinical laboratory services (CLS) specimen(s) and COVID-19 specimen
- Sequencing SARS-COV-2 using Genexus integrated sequencer.
- Detection of HCG level in female participants
- Peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) Isolation.
- Detection of Trichomoniasis using OSOM Trichomonas rapid kit.
- Laboratory equipment maintenance and laboratory administration
- Nucleic Acid Extraction from Urine, wet swabs and dry swabs
- Processing of Clinical trial samples.
- Capturing of participant data on LDMS and Castor EDC
- Detection of SARS-COV-2 using qPCR
Medical Scientist Intern
National Institute For Occupational Health
Johannesburg
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing cross contamination.
- Performed quality control testing on final products to verify conformity to specifications.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, calibrating pipettes and related activities to support experiments.
- Followed standard instructions and adhered to internal SOPs to eliminate repeat testing, deviations and investigations.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab samples.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Prepared media for microbial cultures
- Detection of MTB using qPCR
- Extraction DNA from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filters
Laboratory Assistant Intern
Agricultural Research Council
Pretoria
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
- Fulfilled lab assistant or specimen processor duties to support work of technicians.
- Culture purification and preservation.
- Identified Fusarium using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
- Prepared growth media for Microbial culturing.
- Microscopic and single spore identification of plant pathogens.
- Sequence blast analysis
- Extracted DNA from plants and soil.
- Maintained and kept Bio-Bank up to date
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Public Health
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (Honours)
University of Venda
Thohoyandou 01.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Microbiology
University of Venda
Thohoyandou 01.2011 - 09.2015
Skills
Data Entry
Organization and Time Management
Self-Motivated
Dependable and Responsible
Flexible and Adaptable
Quality control
Sterilization techniques
Specimen analysis
Lab test analysis
PPE Compliance
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
Evaluation of a commercial SARS-CoV-2 multiplex PCR genotyping assay for variant identification in resource-scarce settings
Additional Information
- Name: Zethembiso Ngcobo
Institution: National institute for occupational health
Occupation: Medical scientist
Contact number: 0658128333
Email: ZethembisoN@nioh.ac.za - Name: Nixxon Chingasiyeni
Institution: Ndlovu research Centre
Occupation: Laboratory Manager
Contact number: 0614829127
Email: NChingasiyeni@ndlovu.com - Name: Dr Chijioke Umunnakwe
Institution: Ndlovu research centre
Occupation: Senior Research Scientist
Contact number: 0713281476
Email: Cumunnakwe@ndlovu.com
Certification
HPCSA
Timeline
GCLP
11-2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Public Health
University of Pretoria
03.2022 - Current
IATA
09-2021
HPCSA
05-2021
GCP
12-2020
Medical Biological Scientist
Ndlovu Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Medical Scientist Intern
National Institute For Occupational Health
04.2018 - 03.2020
Laboratory Assistant Intern
Agricultural Research Council
04.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (Honours)
University of Venda
01.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Microbiology
University of Venda
01.2011 - 09.2015