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Tebalelo Media Lehlaleroa

Medical Research Scientist
Bloemfontein

Summary

Professional PhD research scientist with strong analytical and statistical skills, adept at designing and conducting experiments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team environments and adapt to changing project needs. Skilled in pre-clinical research, data analysis, literature review, and research writing. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University of the Free State, Dept of Basic Medical Sciences
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Ensuring that experimental buffers are consistently prepared accurately and on time, thereby saving time and resources for the research team.
  • Keeping track of laboratory consumables and their usage to minimize downtime caused by shortages, and to prevent interruptions to ongoing experiments.
  • Assisting with the training of masters and honors students in basic laboratory techniques.
  • Overseeing sterilization procedures, cleanliness protocols, and contamination prevention measures to maintain the integrity of experimental results.
  • Recoreded, analyzed, and interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to researchers.

Laboratory Assistant

University of Limpopo, Dept of Medical Sciences
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Trained biochemistry undergraduate students on standard operating procedures.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.

Education

PhD in Human Physiology - Neurophysiology

University of The Free State (UFS)
Bloemfontein, South Africa
04.2001 -

MSc Medicine - Genomic Medicine

University of The Witwatersrand (Wits)
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

BSc Medical Sciences - Human Genetics

University of Limpopo (UL)
Turfloop, Limpopo
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Kgwaratlou High School
Mashite, Limpopo
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Expertise in whole exome sequencing technique, cell culture, molecular biology, DNA extraction and quantification, PCR,
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Teaching assistance
  • Data collection
  • Microsoft office
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Scientific writing and literature reviews
  • Laboratory operations
  • Proficient in GraphPad Prism, Excel, SPSS

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of the Free State, Dept of Basic Medical Sciences
05.2024 - 10.2024

Laboratory Assistant

University of Limpopo, Dept of Medical Sciences
02.2020 - 11.2020

PhD in Human Physiology - Neurophysiology

University of The Free State (UFS)
04.2001 -

MSc Medicine - Genomic Medicine

University of The Witwatersrand (Wits)
04.2001 -

BSc Medical Sciences - Human Genetics

University of Limpopo (UL)
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Kgwaratlou High School
04.2001 -
Tebalelo Media LehlaleroaMedical Research Scientist