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Sandile Ntloko

@sandilentloko

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I am a bioinformatics student and biotechnology graduate skilled in lab and computational genomic analysis.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking collaborative research roles that blend wet‑lab and computational genomics, offer mentorship, hands‑on biotechnology work, and clear opportunities to develop technical and research leadership skills.

I am a Master’s student in Bioinformatics with a strong foundation in molecular biology and biotechnology, combining wet-lab experience with computational analysis. I have hands-on experience in DNA isolation, PCR and recombinant DNA techniques alongside genomic data interpretation.

I am proficient in scripting with Python, working in Linux/Unix environments and using bioinformatics tools for genomic data analysis; my honours research characterises CRISPR-Cas systems in Listeria and highlights my ability to drive computational biology projects from hypothesis to results.

I bring creative problem-solving, strong collaboration and communication skills, and a commitment to advancing biotechnology through rigorous research and applied computational methods; I have contributed as a lab technician, research assistant and student leadership roles, and I actively engage in outreach and scientific evaluation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant Intern

University of Johannesburg

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Conducted laboratory and computational tasks for the Fungal Genomics Research Group, performing DNA extraction, PCR, and genomic data analysis to support research objectives.

PCR Python Linux Unix

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Master of Science, Biochemistry

2025 -

Activities and societies: Research group: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (ongoing research degree).

Master of Science in Biochemistry (Research) within the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology research group; ongoing programme.

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Biochemistry

2024 -

Activities and societies: Research group: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Project: "Characterisation of CRISPR-Cas Systems in Listeria". Supervisor: Dr. Thendo Mafuna (tmafuna@uj.ac.za).

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry with a research project characterising CRISPR-Cas systems in Listeria.

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology, Biotechnology

2023 -

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Majored in Industrial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Disease and Immune Response, Microbial Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology (applied).

Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology (with Distinction) with applied majors in industrial and plant biotechnology and molecular techniques.

University of Johannesburg

Diploma in Biotechnology, Biotechnology

2019 - 2022

Activities and societies: Modules included Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biodiversity and Ecology, Biochemistry, Fundamental Genetics, Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene.

Diploma in Biotechnology covering core topics in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, and sanitation and safety.