Eze Richard

Assist Head of Laboratory in overseeing daily operations, supervise staff, manage resources and enforce laboratory policies to maintain quality and safety across departments.

Performed and supervised diagnostic testing across hematology, microbiology, chemistry and immunology, implemented QC programs and managed laboratory data to ensure accurate results.

Rotated across haematology, histopathology, chemistry and immunology benches performing diagnostic assays, maintaining analysers and enforcing SOPs to control TAT and ensure data integrity.

Performed diagnostic testing in haematology, chemistry, microbiology and immunology, enforced sample acceptance criteria and participated in quality control and external QA activities.

Delivered product demonstrations and technical training, installed and troubleshot software/hardware, conducted market research and supported sales outreach and client negotiations.

Managed installation, calibration and preventive maintenance of GeneXpert machines, prepared AFB samples and supported inventory and laboratory reporting for TB diagnostics.

Supported sample transportation and site activation, performed HIV/TB diagnostics (RDT, CD4, Viral Load) and ensured proper sample registration and processing for monitoring programs.

Processed and registered viral load and DBS samples, performed PCR viral load assays and supported sample acceptance/rejection and storage workflows for reference testing.

Processed surgical pathology specimens from grossing to microtomy and H&E staining, performed cytology and IHC preparatory tasks and maintained QC and documentation for pathology review.

Completed a Master of Public Health with specialization in Field Epidemiology, focusing on applied public health surveillance and outbreak investigation.

Completed a professional Graduate Leadership certification program focusing on leadership and management competencies.

Completed a certificate of participation in Executive Intelligence, Employability and Job Readiness programs.

Earned a Bachelor-level degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with training in diagnostic laboratory techniques and quality management.