NOMONDE NF NGOMA
MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST
Witbank,MP
Summary
Accomplished Medical Biological Scientist with a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences (2024) specializing in antimicrobial growth promoters. Expertise in clinical microbiology, molecular biology, and infectious disease research, with hands-on experience in bacterial culturing, PCR, ELISA, and epidemiological data analysis. Skilled in validating laboratory methods and developing standard operating procedures to enhance public health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
9
9
Certifications
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Immunology Medical Scientist Intern
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducting research under supervision of a Senior Medical Scientist and applying complex theory to research problems.
- Leading research projects and preparing reports, presentations, and documentation for scientific review.
- Participating in the validation and verification of new and improved laboratory methods in immunology and infectious disease diagnostics.
- Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.
- Conducting tests and procedures independently and evaluating quality of output of production system for purposes of recommendation.
- Evaluating the implications of research findings.
- Presenting and explaining systems, procedures or controls.
- Lab administration: contributing to the management of lab records, and ensuring records are completed in accordance with policies, procedures and relevant SOP.
- Demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
- Completing corrective actions reports and filling error logs of equipment.
- Assisting in quality management system activities, ensuring data integrity and adherence to turnaround times for sample processing.
Office Administrator
Mavelakhashane (Pty) Ltd
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Coordinated office communications, scheduling, and documentation systems to streamline operations.
- Ensured accuracy and organization of physical and digital office records.
- Facilitated coordination between teams to support efficient workflow management.
Education
Master of Veterinary Sciences -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria01-2024
Honours Degree - Medical Sciences in Microbiology
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Pretoria01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Stellenbosch University
Western Cape 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Sciences
Acek Academy - Mpumalanga
01-2014
Skills
Clinical research expertise
Molecular techniques
Cell culture experience
Microscopy techniques
Western blotting
Laboratory workflow optimization
Quality assurance
Regulatory compliance
Patient data management
Data analysis proficiency
Simultaneous assay handling
Laboratory safety protocols
Project coordination
Collaborative research initiatives
Task management
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Interpersonal skills
Excellent communication
Clinical immunology terminology
Interpersonal skills
Certification
Research Methodology (REME 801)
Timeline
Immunology Medical Scientist Intern
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
07.2023 - 09.2025
Office Administrator
Mavelakhashane (Pty) Ltd
03.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
Honours Degree - Medical Sciences in Microbiology
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Master of Veterinary Sciences -
University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate - Sciences
Acek Academy - Mpumalanga