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Fabiola Akakulu

@fabiolaakakulu

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Biomedical Scientist focused on laboratory quality, molecular diagnostics, and patient-safe testing.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a clinical laboratory role where I can apply molecular and diagnostic skills, contribute to quality systems, learn from experienced teams, and support accurate patient-focused testing.

I am a dedicated Biomedical Scientist with hands-on experience across pathology, haematology, chemistry, histology and molecular diagnostics gained through clinical internships at major Zambian hospitals.

I have practical experience in specimen reception, barcoding, compatibility testing, serological assays (Hep B, HIV, RPR), urinalysis, microscopy, culture and sensitivity, and preparing samples for platforms such as Hologic Panther and Cobas 4800.

In haematology I operated the Sysmex XN-1000, performed full blood counts, sickling tests, CD4 counts, and daily quality control with Levy-Jennings recording; in chemistry I worked with the Pentra C400 and supported departmental quality indicators and reporting.

I hold a BSc in Biomedical Sciences (Graduate with Merit), an HPCZ practicing license, strong laboratory management and safety knowledge, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to delivering reliable diagnostic results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Biomedical Scientist Intern

Ndola Teaching Hospital

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Performed specimen reception, compatibility testing, serology (HBV, HIV, RPR), urinalysis, stool microscopy, culture & sensitivity, molecular sample prep for Hologic Panther and Cobas 4800, full blood counts on Sysmex XN-1000, and assisted histology section preparations during a clinical laboratory placement.

Serological Assays Haematology (Sysmex XN 1000)Microbiology Culture & Sensitivity Quality Control Histology Preparation Laboratory Information Systems

Biomedical Scientist Intern

Choma General Hospital

Nov 2021 - Dec 2021 (1 month)

Shadowed across blood bank, serology, parasitology, molecular biology, microbiology and phlebotomy; participated in internal meetings and learned laboratory management, safety, quality control and records keeping.

Phlebotomy Serology Laboratory management Quality Control Records Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Copperbelt University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

2019 -

Grade: Graduate with Merit

Activities and societies: Thesis research; modules included Molecular Biology, Medical Genetics, Public Health, Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Laboratory Management, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science, Cellular Pathology, Pharmacology and Immunology.

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a thesis assessing hemoglobin and red blood cell indices to evaluate anaemia prevalence among students at the Copperbelt University.