Mashudu Muthala
Medical Scientist
Centurion
Summary
A qualified graduate with a B.Sc Human Molecular Biology degree and B.Sc (hons) Forensic Genetics degree. Three years of work experience and research within a Medical Diagnostics Laboratory as an Intern Medical Scientist. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Forensic Science tutor
University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
01.2016
- Key duties: Teaching students and helping them with any difficulty they encounter while they do their practical assignments.
Intern Medical Scientist
Ampath Laboratories National Reference Laboratory
Pretoria
11.2019 - Current
- Process specimens according to set criteria and standards on all benches in the
- Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Analyze specimens on the different detection platforms in order to ensure efficient delivery of results
- Monitor stock levels and report to seniors and staff responsible for the materials management of the department - Maintain good client relations to promote the image of Ampath - Perform Quality Control related tasks (EQA, IQA and Interlaboratory Quality assessment) to ensure standards are upheld - Troubleshooting - Involved SANAS accreditation process including Internal Auditing - Writing of SOP’S Receiving Specimens - Maintenance of instruments - Covid-19 testing on different platforms
- TECHNIQUE AND INSTRUMENTATION
- DNA/ RNA extractions on the MagNaPure 96 (Roche), GenoXtract 96 (Bruker/HAIN), Maxwell RSC (Promega) and manual methods (DNAmini (QIAgen)) - Real-Time PCR (various kit assays), Nested-PCR(HCV genotyping), GT-Blot
- Instrumentation: Illumigene, GeneXpert, Nimbus, LightCycler 480, LightCycler 2.0, Rotorgene,
- SmartCycler, Bio-Rad CFX, various Thermocyclers (Bio-Rad T100, Proflex etc
- Fully automated instrumentation: BD Max, ELITe InGenius, Biofire, Nimbus, Roche Cobas 6800, Roche
- PVT, Hain Fluorocycler, Abbott Alinity m, EntericBio Gastro panel (liquid handler), ELITe BeGenius.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Genetics
University of The Free State
Free State 04.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Molecular Biology
University of The Free State
Free State 04.2013 - 04.2015
Skills
Soft skillsundefined
Additional Information
Training Acquired:
- Good Laboratory training (GLP)
- Internal Quality Management Training for Internal Auditing
- Alinity m Customer Training
- Meditech 5.5 and RSS training
- Health and Safety Training
- Training on COVID-19
Timeline
Intern Medical Scientist
Ampath Laboratories National Reference Laboratory
11.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Genetics
University of The Free State
04.2016 - 04.2017
Forensic Science tutor
University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Molecular Biology
University of The Free State
04.2013 - 04.2015
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