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Quowiyyat Olapade

@quowiyyatolapade

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I’m a junior laboratory scientist advancing microbiology, genomics, and drug-resistance research.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a medical laboratory or research role where I can strengthen bench diagnostics and molecular methods, contribute to infectious disease/AMR research, and grow within a team that prioritizes ethics, biosafety, and reliable lab documentation.

I’m a junior laboratory scientist trained in microbiology and focused on virology, infectious diseases, and tuberculosis research. I completed a BSc in Microbiology (University of Lagos) and a thesis on “Isolation and Identification of Enterococcus from Dairy Products” in Lagos.

In my laboratory experience, I perform bench-work including phlebotomy, Full Blood Count analysis (FBC), malaria rapid testing, Widal testing, pregnancy testing, and urinalysis, while keeping strict confidentiality standards. I also contribute to sample handling, documentation, and infection control/biosafety practices.

Through research internships at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, I supported virology and molecular biology workflows, including HIV-focused studies, ELISA-based testing, gel electrophoresis, and tuberculosis work using GeneXpert. I’ve worked with Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture/monitoring, Ziehl–Neelsen staining, DNA extraction, and primer design, aligned with my interests in AMR, drug resistance, drug development, and healthcare policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Junior Laboratory Scientist

Simpson Primary Healthcare Centre

Jun 2025 - Apr 2026 (10 months)

Performed routine clinical laboratory bench work including phlebotomy, Full Blood Count analysis, malaria rapid testing, typhoid Widal test, pregnancy testing, blood group/genotype analysis, and urinalysis. Ensured ethical patient confidentiality and provided vaccine and drug awareness for pregnant women and children.

Phlebotomy Full Blood Count (FBC)Malaria Rapid Testing Typhoid Widal Test Pregnancy Testing Blood Group Genotyping Urinalysis Confidentiality

Research Intern (Virology)

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 (1 month)

Assisted virology and molecular biology laboratory activities, preparing and processing samples for virological and genomic analysis. Built familiarity with workflows for viral pathogen research (including HIV) and practiced data confidentiality and ethical standards.

Virology Workflows Molecular Biology Virological Assays Support Genomic Sample Processing Ethical Handling Confidentiality

Research Intern (Infectious Diseases)

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month)

Supported infectious-disease testing on clinical samples, including hepatitis and other microbial infections using ELISA and gel electrophoresis. Performed serological and microbiological testing per SOPs, maintained sample integrity, and followed biosafety and infection-control practices.

Electrophoresis Serologies Microbiological Testing Biosafety Infection Control

Research Intern (Tuberculosis)

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Conducted rapid testing for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and performed Ziehl–Neelsen staining with laboratory quality control. Carried out culturing/monitoring of M. tuberculosis, detected multiple-resistant variants, and performed DNA extraction and primer design for gene amplification.

GeneXpert (TB Rapid Testing)Ziehl–Neelsen Staining Mycobacterium Culture Quality Control DNA Extraction Primers DNA Amplification

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the People

Associate of Science in Health Science (Honors), Health Science

2022 - 2025

Grade: CGPA 3.68/4.00

Associate of Science in Health Science (Honors) completed through the online campus with a CGPA of 3.68/4.00.

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Honors), Microbiology

2019 - 2024

Grade: Second Class Upper; 4.30/5.0

BSc Microbiology (Honors), graduating with Second Class Upper (4.30/5.0). Thesis focused on isolation and identification of Enterococcus from dairy products in Lagos Metropolis.