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Ejike Ugwuijem

@ejikeugwuijem

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Microbiology-focused research assistant advancing diagnostics, culture, and antimicrobial resistance insights.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a lab-focused role where I can drive reliable microbiology diagnostics and research—working with culture, susceptibility testing, and analytical methods like ELISA/HPLC—while collaborating on publications that improve antimicrobial resistance outcomes.

I’m a microbiology-focused research assistant with hands-on experience in both clinical diagnostics and laboratory research. I’ve supported routine diagnostic testing by performing phlebotomy and collecting clinical samples (stool, urine, swab, exudate, pus), preparing media, running culture and sensitivity work, and presenting results.

At the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, I contributed to veterinary microbiology and veterinary public health research, including routine culturing, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. I’ve also worked on toxin-producing fungi detection in animal feed and food materials, analyzed antibiotic residues using ELISA and/or HPLC, and supported molecular epidemiology studies on genetic diversity, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence—backed by peer-reviewed publications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

University of Nigeria Nsukka

Apr 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 8 months)

Performed routine veterinary microbiology diagnostics, including culture, identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing of microorganisms from different sources. Conducted fungal toxin screening in animal feed/food materials and tested antibiotic residues in food substances using ELISA and/or HPLC.

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Animal Feed Testing

NYSC Computer Studies Teacher

Government Day Secondary School

Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)

Taught computer studies (SS1–SS3) and prepared scheme of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, exams, and marking schemes. Served as a form master by taking attendance and preparing students for SSCE assessments.

Computer Studies Instruction Lesson planning Exam And Marking Scheme Development Form Master Duties

Research Assistant

Classic Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory

Collected clinical specimens (e.g., blood, stool, urine, swabs, exudate, and pus) for routine microbiology and diagnostic testing. Prepared media, performed culture and sensitivity testing, conducted hematology diagnostics, presented results, and supported lab operations including procurement and mentoring.

Phlebotomy Media Preparation Culture And Sensitivity Testing Microbial Identification

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nigeria Nsukka

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

2010 - 2014

Grade: Second Class Honors (Lower Division)

B.Sc. in Microbiology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2010–2014). Graduated with Second Class Honors (Lower Division).

Royal Crown Academy Nsukka

Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)

2004 - 2010

Completed secondary education at Royal Crown Academy in Nsukka, culminating in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2010.

University Primary School, UNN

First School Leaving Certificate

1996 - 2003

Completed primary education at University Primary School, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Earned the First School Leaving Certificate (reported as 2004).