Goodluck Chima
Gauting
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience planning and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, and problem-solving skills. Result oriented and skilful in microbiology and various PCR techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Associate Microbiology
microphotonX GmbH
05.2023 - Current
- Tested and optimised the company’s diagnostic products to meet the SOP, and validated the instruments regularly to make sure there are no deviations.
- Operated the Raman spectrophotometer to analyse single-cell bacteria.
- Conducted Cell culture, bacterial cultivation and conducted antibiotic Fast-AST with GLP compliance
- Experience with working in the biosafety level 1 and 2 environments.
- Analysed results with company´s software (RamSES software).
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data entry procedures.
- Enhanced accuracy in test results by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in the development of new laboratory protocols, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
- Trained new staff members on proper laboratory techniques, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed inventory levels of lab consumables, ensuring continuous availability for ongoing experiments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and analyze experiments in support of project objectives.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Technical Assistant
SensID GmbH
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in R&D and production of reference materials for molecular diagnostic and clinical genomics.
- Involved in Aseptic filling, Packaging, Labeling and Cartoning of customers´products.
- Implemented GMP and GLP compliance, QC analysis, SOP compliance, data entrying using the project and quality management system (pQMS).
- Prepared DNA fragments and its analysis using Agilent 4150 tapestation and Qubit 4 for QC.
- Experience working in a clean room during production.
- Updated supervisor on status of projects.
Laboratory Technician
IMGM Laboratories – Medicover Hospitals
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Helped to test daily thousands of saliva samples for SARS-CoV-2 patients using liquid pipetting handling robots (Opentron, Tecans and KingFisher Flex), using the application of Nucleic acid extraction (RNA and DNA), Reverse transcription quantitative Polymerase Chain reaction (RT-qPCR)
- Recorded results according to SOP, and validated results using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Prepared materials and diluents for daily work
- Trouble-shooted the machined and optimised the working protocol when needed.
- Carried out quality control, GLP and SOP compliances.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing new testing procedures and protocols.
Student Research Assistant
Institute for Infection Medicine and Hospital Hygiene – University clinic
11.2019 - 11.2021
- successfully conducted a research work that showed that bacteriophages do not increase the frequency of antibiotic resistance gene transmission when compared with antibiotics and how they are good de-colonizing agent of bacterial strains that harbour antibiotic resistance genes using the skillsets as Qubit-4, UV-VIS analysis, Agilent 4150 tape-station for fragment analysis.
- Prepared antibiotics and cryo-cultures frequently used for analysis.
- Cultured bacterial cells and prepared aliquots of stock materials needed for experiments.
- Conducted Antibiotics susceptibility test (broth dilution and disk diffusion methods),
- Prepared phage lysates preparation media and dilution series, Microbiological analysis (cultures and strain isolations),
- Conducted direct and indirect bacterial count determination, Photometric analysis of bacteria growth, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Primer design and Gel electrophoresis
- Conducted thorough experiments following established protocols while accurately documenting results for future reference.
- Assisted in the completion of research projects, conducting literature reviews and gathering relevant information.
- Built and maintained team work across the team
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jena, Germany11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Nigeria10.2011
Associate of Science - Science Technology
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Owerri, Nigeria10.2006
Skills
- PCR techniques (RT-qPCR, colony PCR)
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA Extraction
- RNA Isolation
- LIMS (PCRLis)
- PQMS user
- Liquid handling automated robots
- Rama spectroscopy
- Microscopy techniques
- Instrumentation operation
- Reagent Preparation
- Sample Preparation
- Cell Culture
- Experimental design
- Specimen Processing
- General microbiology
- Bacteriology
- Molecular biology
- Laboratory techniques
- Good use of GraphPad prism
- Documentation of results
- Broth dilution and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask
- Team player
- Excellent communication skill
- Microsoft office-tool user
- Organisational
- Responsibility
- Courageous
- Resilient personality
- Fast learner
- Goal-getter
- Strategic planner
- Inventory Oversight
- Test Planning
- Quality Control
- Materials sampling
- Lab result interpretation
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Data Collection
Languages
English - Native speaker
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German - Basic
Elementary (A2)
References
- Prof. Dr. Ilse Jacobsen, Microbial Immunology - Hans Knöll Institute (HKI), Ilse.jacobsen@hki-jena.de, +4936415321223
- Dr. rer. nat. Oliwia Makarewicz, Institute for Infection Medicine and Hospital Hygiene – University clinic, Jena, Oliwia.makarewicz@med.uni-jena.de, +493641932422
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Cooking
- Swimming
- Board games
Timeline
Laboratory Associate Microbiology
microphotonX GmbH
05.2023 - Current
Technical Assistant
SensID GmbH
10.2022 - 12.2022
Laboratory Technician
IMGM Laboratories – Medicover Hospitals
02.2022 - 09.2022
Student Research Assistant
Institute for Infection Medicine and Hospital Hygiene – University clinic
11.2019 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Microbiology
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Federal University of Technology
Associate of Science - Science Technology
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
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