Ephrata Woldaregay Erku
@ephratawoldaregayerk
Medical laboratory technologist skilled in diagnostics, ISO preparation, data analysis, and scientific writing.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated medical laboratory technologist with hands-on experience in phlebotomy, microbiology, parasitology, IGRA testing, blood banking, and automated PCR operation, combined with a strong academic record (BSc Medical Laboratory Science, GPA 3.96). I have contributed to routine testing, sample collection, and ISO 15189 accreditation preparation while supporting clinical workflows in public health and startup diagnostic settings.
I bring additional strengths in data analytics, scientific writing, teamwork, leadership, and communication demonstrated through internships, volunteer service for migrants and refugees, academic research (first author publication), and student leadership roles. I am eager to apply my clinical laboratory skills and research capabilities to roles in clinical diagnostics or research laboratories.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Laboratory Technologist
International Organization for Migration
Jul 2025 - Present (2 months)
Served as a lab technologist intern providing routine laboratory testing and maintenance for migrant/refugee services; performed IGRA testing, case reviews, and contributed to ISO 15189 accreditation preparation.
Junior Laboratory Technologist
Medsol Diagnostics
Jul 2025 - Present (2 months)
Worked at a startup diagnostic laboratory participating in routine testing and the initial accreditation process to establish quality systems and operational readiness.
Phlebotomy Intern
Yekatit 12 Medical College Hospital
Mar 2024 - May 2024 (2 months)
Performed routine sample collection and laboratory tasks across departments, improving clinical sample handling and contributing to daily lab operations.
Volunteer Trainee
Yekatit 12 Medical College Hospital
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)
Practiced phlebotomy, parasitology, urine analysis and microbiology techniques; worked across laboratory departments and learned pediatric phlebotomy and independent diagnostic workflows.
Laboratory Intern
Ethiopian Public Health Institute
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)
Observed and operated automated PCR and other laboratory workflows across EPHI labs; participated in blood banking processes including component preparation and transfusion-transmitted infection testing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUAddis Ababa University
Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science
Grade: GPA=3.96
Activities and societies: Clinical attachments and internships at Ethiopian Public Health Institute, National Blood Bank and Tissue Bank, Yekatit 12 Medical College Hospital; student leadership and membership in Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association; tutoring and volunteer work.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science completed with clinical and internship experience in public health and hospital laboratories; contributed to ISO 15189 accreditation preparation.
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