Lesego Matshoba
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist with experience as an intern at the National Health Laboratory Service in Observatory. Proficient in specimen reception, preparation, and conducting cytogenetic analysis, including karyotyping and FISH. Demonstrated expertise in quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable results. Specialised in Cytogenetics and shows a great interest in haematological malignancies and solid tumors. Skilled in performing routine and specialised tests on biological specimens, contributing to comprehensive patient reports for both constitutional and acquired cytogenetic abnormalities. Strong competencies in good laboratory practice, time management, teamwork, attention to detail, and fast learning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
National Health Laboratory Service(Human Genetics)
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Specimen reception and preparation.
- Conducted sample culture and harvest of peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, and bone marrow.
- Performed cytogenetic analysis, including karyotyping and FISH, to identify gross chromosomal abnormalities and cryptic haematological aberrations respectively.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results across all benches.
- Completed daily and weekly housekeeping in wet laboratory.
- Temperature recording and cleaning of all equipment.
- Used PPE and followed health and safety procedures.
- Conducted routine and specialised tests on biological specimens, contributing to comprehensive patient reports for both constitutional and acquired cytogenetic abnormalities.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Skills
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Team Work
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Able to quickly integrate new skills and processes
Certification
- In the process of being certified with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
References
- Daphne Taylor - Senior Technologist (NHLS Human Genetics)
073 036 6330
- Naj'wa Albertus - Medical Laboratory Technologist (NHLS Human Genetics)
082 463 1385
- Boipelo Makabe - Lab Manager (NHLS Human Genetics)
079 666 2309
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
National Health Laboratory Service(Human Genetics)
08.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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