Ruth Senokoane
Pretoria
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated professional with a strong foundation in laboratory practices and research methodologies. Drives project progress through meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach. Contributes to team success through effective problem-solving and collaborative efforts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Performed DNA extraction using standard laboratory techniques
- Executed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for DNA amplification
- Next generation sequencing
- Applied bioinformatics tools to analyse genetic data
Intern
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Evaluated antimicrobial activity against fluconazole using standardized testing methods to determine efficacy.
- Developed and analysed microbial biofilms, performing assays such as crystal violet staining and XTT reduction to assess biofilm characteristics.
- Utilised nematodes as an in vivo infection model to assess pathogenicity and treatment efficacy.
- Cultured yeast (Candida albicans) and bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) for experimental assays to investigate pathogenic behaviour.
Laboratory Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted undergraduate students with laboratory practicals, providing technical guidance and support.
- Graded laboratory reports and provided constructive feedback to students.
- Performed administrative duties, including organizing lab materials and maintaining records.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
Bloemfontein, FS01-2023
Bachelor of Science Honors - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
Bloemfontein, FS01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
Bloemfontein, FS01-2020
Skills
- Microbiology and Cell Techniques
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterilisation techniques
- Media preparation
- Cell culture
- Microscopy
- Staining
- Light microscopy
- Confocal laser scanning microscopy
- Biofilm assays
- Crystal violet assays
- XTT assays
- Spectrophotometry
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Molecular techniques
- DNA/RNA extraction
- Gel electrophoresis
- PCR
- Sanger sequencing
- Absorbance assay
- OD assay
Custom
Aseptic techniques, Sterilisation techniques, Media preparation, Cell culture, growth, and upkeep, Microscopy, Staining, light, and confocal laser scanning microscopy, Biofilm assays, Crystal violet, XTT assays, Spectrophotometry, Molecular techniques, DNA/RNA extraction, Gel electrophoresis, PCR, Sanger sequencing, Absorbance and OD assay
Timeline
Intern
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE
04.2025 - 03.2026
Intern
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
01.2024 - 01.2025
Laboratory Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
01.2020 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
Bachelor of Science Honors - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE