Chimdimma Ukatu

An organized, motivated, and enthusiastic Biomedical scientist expertise in executing accurate and timely testing with years of experience working in a high demand and busy laboratory environment and well-versed in working with a range of high-end laboratory equipment. 

Professional Experience: 
12/2021 -Present Airedale Hospital NHS Trust .
           Locum Biomedical Scientist 
• Performed Real-time qPCR, DNA extraction,RNA analysis, Nucleic acid purification and amplification. 
• Experience on the molecular testing on the use of AUS diagnostics analyzer, MT processor and MT analyzer on 24-well and 8-well on respiratory samples like the sputum, aspirates, nasal sample, nasopharagneal, bronchial washings for the laboratory testing of respiratory viruses like RSV, Human Adenovirus, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Legionella, Pneumoniae, Brodetella spp, Enterovirus, Human parainfluenza 1-3, Influenza A, Flu typing, Influenza B, Parechovirus, PCP, SARS-cov-2 ORF 1 and SARS-cov-2 ORF 1 etc.
• Experience on the use of AUS diagnostics analyzer, MT processor and MT analyser on 8-well on fecal samples for the laboratory testing of enteric viruses like Rota virus, noro-1, noro-2, Enterovirus, hAdv F, G, Sapovirus, Astrovirus.
• Experience on the use of AUS diagnostics analyzer extraction, MT processor and MT analyser on 12-well for fecal samples on the laboratory testing of fecal bacterial and parasite like the Samonella, shigella, campylobacter, E. coli 0153, Clostridium difficile toxin B, Clostridium difficile toxin A, Yersina, Shiga toxin, Gardia, Entamoeba histolytical, Cryptosporidum. 
• Experience on the use of panther hologic analyzer for the laboratory testing of coronavirus and Cephid Gene Xpert to perform laboratory testing of COVID and Clostridium difficile 
• Work lists samples and perform pre analytical, analytical testing and checks on the required samples
• Adhere to the SOPs and ISO polices for standard practice 
• Use laboratory information management system (LMIS) to accurately record, analyses data, work list samples, input and verify results.
• Experience on molecular testing of Enteric organisms. 
• Performs monthly UK NEQAS control samples.
09/2021 – 11/2021 Acculabs diagnostic UK ltd.
                 Biomedical scientist

• Culturing of microbiology samples like genitals, urine, throat etc to their respective culture plates, like blood, anaerobic, Vcat, Sabouraud, GC select, Chocolate, NAL etc.
• Experience on the use of Roche Cobas 4800 to perform required laboratory testing of Gonorrhea and chlamydia 
• Performs manual syphilis testing and confirmation testing; total antibody, RPR, Igm testing, TPHA.
• Knowledge on the use of EZ read 400 microplate reader on syphilis testing.
• Performing biochemical testing like Oxidase, NH etc and performing susceptibility testing.
• Performs Gram stain.
• Perform acridine orange stain to look out for wbc, epithelial cells, yeast cells, clue cells and trichomonas.
• Performs daily quality control on any laboratory testing; culturing, staining, biochemical testing, identification testing, susceptibility testing etc.
• Check in and Worklist COVID samples for Quality record; proper identification and labelling during testing
• Adhering to health and safety policies by maintaining laboratory space and equipment by following the standard operation procedure ISO policies and hence reducing near miss.
• Used information technology to accurately record, analyses data, work listed samples and share results.
06/ 2019 - 08/2021    Edo Specialist Hospital, Benin City Nigeria.                                                       
                                      Medical laboratory Scientist

• Adhering to health and safety policies by maintaining laboratory space and equipment by following the standard operation procedure ISO policies and hence reducing near miss.
• Used information technology to accurately record, analyses data, write reports, work listed samples and share results.
• Perform test on biochemistry samples and immunology samples from simple to complex testing using automated, semi-automated analyzers- PKL analyzer, Urit 880 and Erba semi-automated, CBS 500 ISE analyzer, fine care Point of care analyzer. 
• Supervise the medical laboratory technicians and ensures that the sample order of collection has been adhered to, to avoid contaminations like the EDTA contamination that will results to high potassium level. 
• Performs quality control analysis and daily maintenance before patient samples are processed on analyzers.
• maintaining laboratory logs, SOP's and ensuring safe handling of laboratory materials and ensuring that SOP is followed strictly. 
• Plan and priorities workload to meet department turnaround time and quality standard

03/2019 - 06/2019         Patrick Otiji Specialist Hospital (POSH) Enugu, Nigeria. 
                           Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Performed routine and complex laboratory test analysis in rotation of different department including hematology, chemical pathology and Microbiology with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognized deviation from expected results.
• Performs quality control analysis and daily maintenance before patient samples are processed on analyzers
• Reviewed and evaluated accuracy of lab data and reported patient results with all required documentation.
• Performed, recorded, and evaluated quality control data according to procedures including checking reagent expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
• Performed and documented required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.
03/2018 - 11/ 2019    Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria                         
                                      Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Operates, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensure proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Monitors QC and participates in data collection for quality assurance indicators, as assigned.
• Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
• Responsible for carrying out routine medical laboratory tests in various laboratory departments

01/ 2017 - 02/2018        University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria. 
                                         Medical Laboratory Scientist Internship
• Worked under supervision performing and processing medical laboratory specimens, their analysis using both manual and automated methods and recording results according to SOP
• Performed routine and complex laboratory test analysis in rotation of different department including hematology, chemical pathology and Microbiology with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognized deviation from expected results to maintain standards and quality 
 

Education: 
 2021-2022           Teesside University Middlesbrough, United Kingdom                                                                              MSc (Hons) Forensic Science

2010-2016           University of Jos Nigeria
                                      BSc (Hons) Medical Laboratory Science
2002-2008              Command Day Secondary School Enugu, Nigeria
                                      WAEC: 9 Subjects A-C including Math and English