Pitigala Arachchillage Narmada Dhananjanee

 Laboratory Technologist with +6 years of experience in diverse laboratory settings. Possess solid academic background and skills. Eger to learn new things. Dedicative and excellent team player with good attitudes. Looking for an opportunity to utilize the expertise and thereby provide a quality service to Company as well as to clients.

Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka (08/2020-10/2022)

Medical Laboratory Technologist

* Identified pathogens from various clinical samples and performed Antibiotic Sensitivity Tests according to established procedures.

* Performed PCR tests and Rapid Ag tests to identify Covid-19 infection. 

* Performed ELISA and rapid antigen tests for various communicable diseases.

* Prepared and quality control of various culture media, reagents and stains.

* Record keeping, result verification, report printing and proof reading.

* Quality assurance

National Tuberculosis Reference Laoboratory, Welisara, Sri lanka. (12/2015-08/2020)

Medical Laboratory Technologist

* Isolated Mycobacteria from patient specimens and performed Antibiotic Sensitivity Tests according standard methods.

* Performed PCR tests and other molecular methods to identify drug resistances and strains. 

* Experienced in BSL III laboratory setup, workflow, maintenance and proper use of PPEs.

* Practiced strict safety and infection control standards according to WHO guidelines.

* Assisted the QM in implementing, improving and maintaining laboratory quality system 

Medical Research Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Medical Laboratory Technologist-Intern

* Performed in routine and special tests in Heamatology, Biochemistry Microbiology, and Histopathology laboratories under supervision.

* Familiarized with Blood bank Serology at National Blood transfusion Service Sri Lanka.

* Utilize, Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, quality control of laboratory equipment and test methods.

• MSc in Experimental Biotechnology (2016 Apr- 2020 Sep)

Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

• BSc in Medical Laboratory Science (2009 Dec-2014 Aug)

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka