MIHLALI KOYO
Bloemfontein,Free State
Summary
HPCSA-registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with experience across private, public, and academic laboratory settings, including PathCare, National Health Laboratory Service, Ampath Laboratories, and University of Johannesburg. Experienced in performing diagnostic testing across clinical pathology disciplines, including haematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics, with responsibility for specimen reception, preparation, analysis, and result verification in line with SOPs and turnaround time (TAT) requirements.
Strong competence in Quality Management Systems (IQC, EQA, calibration, analyser maintenance, troubleshooting, and non-conformance management), ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance in high-throughput laboratory environments. Currently pursuing a Master of Health Sciences (Biomedical Science), focusing on bacteriology and secondary data analysis, strengthening expertise in data interpretation, validation, and evidence-based laboratory practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Laboratory Scientist
PathCare – Mediclinic Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein
2024.08 - 2026.05
- Perform diagnostic testing across multiple disciplines in clinical pathology
- Conduct IQC, calibration, and analyser maintenance
- Ensure compliance with SOPs and turnaround times (TAT)
- Receive, assess, and process samples for suitability
- Verify and release accurate laboratory results
- Troubleshoot instrument and QC failures
- Maintain equipment logs, temperature records, and documentation
- Monitor stock levels and ensure efficient workflow
- Serve as Safety Representative, ensuring compliance with laboratory health and safety standards
Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Pathology)
National Health Laboratory Service – Tambo Memorial Hospital
2023.03 - 2024.02
- Rotated through haematology, chemistry, and microbiology departments
- Performed sample analysis and bench work
- Assisted with quality control, calibration, and troubleshooting
- Performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Maintained equipment and ensured optimal performance
- Ensured adherence to SOPs and laboratory protocols
Laboratory Assistant
University of Johannesburg
2023.02
- Prepared stains, reagents, and laboratory materials
- Assisted academic staff during practical sessions
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured functionality
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Ampath Laboratories
2022.07 - 2022.11
- Assisted with specimen reception and preparation
- Supported routine diagnostic testing
- Maintained quality control procedures
- Assisted technologists with daily laboratory operations
Education
Master of Health Sciences - Biomedical Science
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2025.01 -
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Science (Clinical Pathology)
University of Johannesburg
2020.01 - 2023.01
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thuto-Pele Secondary School
2015.01 - 2019.01
Skills
- Clinical Pathology: Haematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology
- Sample preparation, staining, culture analysis, and bench work
- Quality Management Systems: IQC, EQA, calibration, QC procedures
- Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Laboratory safety and infection control (Safety Representative)
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Time management and ability to meet TAT
- Communication and teamwork
INSTRUMENTATION
- Haematology: Sysmex XN-Series, iSED ESR
- Coagulation: Sysmex CA-620
- Immunology/Serology: Mini VIDAS, Cobas e411, Abbott Alinity
- Flow Cytometry: Aquios CL (CD4)
- Microbiology: Bact/ALERT 3D, VITEK 2
- Molecular Diagnostics: GeneXpert
- Urinalysis: Clinitek pH
- General Equipment: Cell washer, centrifuges
- Systems: Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Certification
- HPCSA Registered – Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Pathology)
- ISO 15189:2022 – Medical Laboratories Quality & Competence
- Laboratory Safety Representative Certification
REFERENCES
- Kholofelo, Pudikabekwa, 071 894 9683, PathCare
- J., Mthombeni, Miss, julianm@uj.ac.za, 082 071 0612, University of Johannesburg
- N., Nkaletshane, Miss, 072 245 7849, National Health Laboratory Service
Timeline
Master of Health Sciences - Biomedical Science
University of Johannesburg
2025.01 -
Medical Laboratory Scientist
PathCare – Mediclinic Bloemfontein
2024.08 - 2026.05
Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Pathology)
National Health Laboratory Service – Tambo Memorial Hospital
2023.03 - 2024.02
Laboratory Assistant
University of Johannesburg
2023.02
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Ampath Laboratories
2022.07 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Science (Clinical Pathology)
University of Johannesburg
2020.01 - 2023.01
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thuto-Pele Secondary School
2015.01 - 2019.01