Jennifer Umeojiaka

I am passion-driven and dedicated scientist with 3 years practical laboratory experience of carrying out various tests meticulously in the multi-disciplinary departments with the zeal of excellence. I appropriate diversity in the same professional space, this spikes my quest for skill acquisition and self development. I am an advocate for change which is constant. I love working in teams that maintain accuracy and efficiency while adhering to high professional and ethical standards to achieve a goal. I am particular about community health services.

MEDIREST HEALTH CONSULTING NIG, ABUJA. LABORATORY SCIENTIST: MAY 2022 - FEBUARY 2023.

Duties:

• Perform routine and specialized hematological, Immunological and Clinical Chemistry tests using analyzers and equipment such as MEDONIC M-series, PKL PPC 218, AUDICOM AC9900 and FINECARE (FS-112).  

• Carried out investigations for adverse Transfusion reactions as well as preparation of blood components such as whole blood and fresh frozen plasma.   

• Carried out microscopy procedures like filmmaking, reading and interpretation of pathological blood pictures.  

• Maintained laboratory Information management System (e-Hospital) by identifying information needs, establishing security of patient Biodata and maintaining confidentiality of results.  

• Engaged in pre-analytical activities such as safe phlebotomy on both in-patients and out-patients, preparation and storage of samples for further analysis.   

• Carried out post-analytical procedures such as results documentation, typing and printing. Also, storage of samples for reference purpose. ​  

• Calibration/Troubleshooting of Laboratory Analyzers/Equipment,  

• Waste segregation, and management. ​  

• Followed and ensured strict laboratory safety procedures, maintaining standard operating procedures for Equipment, internal and external quality control. ​

E-CLINIC AND DIAGNOSTICS, ABUJA. CONTRACT LABORATORY SCIENTIST: SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2022.

Duties:

• Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection, and reception

• Performed laboratory investigations including but not limited to microbiological assays, liver function tests, other chemistry, hormonal assays and hematological tests.  

• Making use of E-PRO (Laboratory Information Management System) to key in and organize patient results and personal information.

• Sending results to patients through E-mail.​  

• Making sure that problems are resolved through accuracy, precision, medical research, exploring answers, and alternative solutions. ​  

• Maintained laboratory standards and quality control of procedures and reagents. ​  

NATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL, ENUGU. INTERN LABORATORY SCIENTIST: January 2021 - 2022.  

Duties:   

• Participated in documentation and record-keeping in the laboratory.

• Carrying out laboratory investigations in the Hematology, Chemical Pathology, Blood bank, Immunology, Histopathology, and Medical Microbiology sections of the laboratory

• Assisted in phlebotomy and collection of samples for analysis across the various departments of the laboratory. ​  

• Calibrating, maintaining, and operating standard laboratory equipment e.g. Centrifuges, Autoclaves, pipetting machines, and PH meters ​  

• Preparing specimens and samples (weighing, mixing, leaching and cutting, etc.), media, reagents, and other materials for testing. ​  

2019 - Babcock University, Ogun State. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS).

2014 - Providence High School, Independence Layout, Enugu State. (WAEC).