Phelele Mafuya
Biochemistry And Microbiology Graduate
Durban
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Microbiology Intern
Assurecloud
Durban, South Africa
03.2024 - Current
- Logging samples onto LIMS
- Labeling and grouping samples before testing
- Weighing and homogenising samples for testing
- Preparing and labeling media plates for streaking
- Supporting Microbiology Analysts in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments in Lab.
Online Tutor(Biology, English, History & Zulu)
Teach me 2
01.2020 - Current
- Assisting students of all skill levels in core subjects, including Biology, English, History and Zulu
- Creating engaging, unique learning resources, providing online access to supporting documents for enhanced learning
- Maintaining expert subject and curriculum knowledge to appropriately guide and educate students in relevant concepts
- Using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build positive student rapport, increasing desire to learn
- Working with compassion and patience, supporting students through learning difficulties to achieve positive outcomes.
Biomedical Research Ethics Administrator
University of Kwazulu-Natal
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Performing initial ethical reviews on research applications (renewals and amendments) and forwarding them to the chairperson of the Ethics committee
- Performing post-chair reviews and creating review sheets for reviewers assigned by chairperson
- Assisted associated departments(AHRI and CAPRISA) with clerical and administrative support
- Collating responses from reviewers and sending them to chairperson
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives
- Training new interns
- Managed client communications by answering phones and corresponding through email
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable for team members.
Biomedical Research Ethics Intern
University of Kwazulu-Natal
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Administrative duties
- Performing initial ethical reviews on research applications and forwarding them to the chairperson of the Ethics committee
- Performing post-chair reviews and creating review sheets for reviewers assigned by chairperson
- Carrying out other research office tasks as required by the supervisor.
Laboratory Demonstrator(Volunteer)
University of Kwazulu-Natal
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped undergraduate students during their Microbiology practicals, and made sure they followed the health and safety rules during the practical
- Demonstrated particular techniques and answered questions related to those demonstrations(or the practical)
- Replenished bench supplies to support smooth laboratory operations
- Labeled and classified samples for tracking, security and testing accuracy
- Employed quality laboratory practices to support students in achieving maximum individual ability
- Met with teaching assistants to review expectations and responsibilities and distribute course information and marking schemes
- Provided timely and accurate feedback to students on all forms of assessment, offering help with areas of weakness.
Game Attendant
The Magic Company, Wild Coast Sun Casino
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitored customers for violations of gaming regulations, informing security or supervisors of irregularities
- Interacted with customers, encouraging pleasant client experiences and promoting increased participation
- Delivered positive, courteous and professional guest service in all interactions with guests
- Helped guests locate bathrooms and food areas for enhanced service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Microbiology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
National Senior Certificate - undefined
The Woods School and College
Skills
Streaking plates
Pour plate method
Pipetting
Communication skills
Analytical Skills
Office Administration
Deadline Adherence
MS Office
Goal Setting
Team Collaboration
Lab Result Interpretation
Interpersonal and Written Communication
Laboratory Safety Protocols
Understanding of microbiology techniques
Laboratory safety protocols
Media preparation
Certification
Introduction to Research Ethics Training Certificate
References
- Staff Nondumiso Mngadi, UKZN Senior Administrative Officer, 031 260 2486
- Ms Anacleta, Junior Manager, 039 305 4845
- Akhona Zwane, Sister, 071 931 9803
Timeline
Microbiology Intern
Assurecloud
03.2024 - Current
Biomedical Research Ethics Administrator
University of Kwazulu-Natal
06.2023 - 02.2024
Biomedical Research Ethics Intern
University of Kwazulu-Natal
08.2022 - 05.2023
Online Tutor(Biology, English, History & Zulu)
Teach me 2
01.2020 - Current
Laboratory Demonstrator(Volunteer)
University of Kwazulu-Natal
02.2019 - 11.2019
Game Attendant
The Magic Company, Wild Coast Sun Casino
06.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Microbiology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
National Senior Certificate - undefined
The Woods School and College