Detail-oriented Laboratory Manager highly effective at keeping laboratories running smoothly and efficiently. Knowledgeable about managing supplies, equipment and facilities. Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on laboratory operations and research success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Lancet Laboratory
City, Gauteng
05.2021 - Current
Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 4person work group.
Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
Senior Medical Technologist
Lancet Laboratories
City, Gauteng
08.2019 - 04.2021
Assist the laboratory and regional technical manager to supervise and train staff in line with delegated responsibilities and or deputizing requirements to ensure that operational objectives are achieved ,employees are able to achieve their performance objective and interns and students are trained and guided appropriately
Ensures the implementation of service levels and quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures and service level agreements
Records and verifies test results to ensure integrity of test results database on laboratory information sysstem
Prepared specimens for testing procedures.
Purchased new supplies and maintained optimal laboratory inventory levels.
Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
Night Medical Technologist
Lancet laboratories
City, Tshwane
01.2012 - 07.2019
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Performs diagnostic testing procedure,reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologist on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention ,diagnosis or treatment of disease
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Jnr Medical Technilogist
National Laboratory Health Services
City, Johannesburg
01.2009 - 08.2011
Performs diagnostic testing procedures,reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologist on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention,diagnosis or treatment of diseases
Operate .maintains and calibrate the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results ,this includes recording instrument maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by trouble shooting mal function equipment and taking corrective action
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Internship Student
national health laboratory services
City, Johannesburg
01.2008 - 12.2009
Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Sales Associate
sportsmans warehouse
City, Gauteng
01.2006 - 12.2009
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mokgome High School
Soweto
01.2001 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
05.2009 - 05.2009
Skills
Microscopic techniques
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Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Supervised team of 35 staff members. tasks.
Achieved 100 % SANAS with no non conformance by completing QMS documents with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Lancet Laboratory
05.2021 - Current
Senior Medical Technologist
Lancet Laboratories
08.2019 - 04.2021
Night Medical Technologist
Lancet laboratories
01.2012 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Johannesburg
05.2009 - 05.2009
Jnr Medical Technilogist
National Laboratory Health Services
01.2009 - 08.2011
Internship Student
national health laboratory services
01.2008 - 12.2009
Sales Associate
sportsmans warehouse
01.2006 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Mokgome High School
01.2001 - 12.2006
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