pantisafiyya

Molecular Laboratory Research Assistant | Molecular Biology

Kaduna, Nigeria

Profile summary

Molecular Laboratory Research Assistant with four years of experience across four organizations. Skilled in DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, and biological sample processing. Fluent in English, Hausa, and beginner Arabic. Committed to maintaining quality assurance and laboratory safety protocols while supporting scientific research operations.

Career highlights

Laboratory Operations Support: Supported molecular biology investigations at Precision Biomedicals Laboratory by preparing reagents and maintaining equipment for daily research assays.

Biological Sample Processing: Processed biological samples according to established laboratory protocols and safety guidelines while contributing to overall facility operations.

Genomics Professional Development: Completed attendance for the first EMU Genomics and Proteomics Research Meeting to build foundational knowledge in the field.

Language Teaching Certification: Earned a professional TESOL and TEFL certification requiring one hundred twenty hours of specialized training.

Key skills

ProfessionalDNA/RNA Extraction Conventional & Real-Time PCR Gel Electrophoresis ELISA Cell Culture Cytogenetics Contamination Control Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Sample Processing Data Analysis Epidemiological Surveys Participant Interviews (100+ subjects) Community Health Research Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Photoshop Internet Research & Database Management Research & Fieldwork: Epidemiological Surveys Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Internet Research & Database Management
DataExcel
SupportCommunication
RetailCustomer Service

Professional experience

Volunteer Molecular Laboratory Research AssistantFeb 2023 - Dec 2025
Precision Biomedicals LaboratoryKaduna, NG
Research TraineeAug 2022 - Feb 2023
Epidemiological Resources and Investigation Consultancy (ERIC)Kaduna, NG
Scientific OfficerDec 2018 - Nov 2019
Microbiology Laboratory, National Ear Care CentreKaduna, NG
Precision Biomedicals Laboratory | Kaduna, NGFeb 2023 - Dec 2025
Volunteer Molecular Laboratory Research Assistant

Managed laboratory operations and supported molecular biology investigations within the research facility, assisting researchers with daily experimental workflows.

  • Supported laboratory staff by preparing reagents and maintaining equipment for daily molecular research assays.
  • Assisted in processing biological samples according to established laboratory protocols and safety guidelines.

Education

BSc.Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus

Molecular Biology and Genetics

  • Relevant Coursework: Genomics, Proteomics, Cytogenetics, Virology, Biostatistics.

Certifications

1st EMU Genomics and Proteomics Research Meeting – Certificate of AttendanceEMU
TESOL/TEFL Certification (120 Hours)120 Hours

Languages

English · Fluent

Hausa · Fluent

Arabic · Basic