Comfort Abuanor
Biomedical Scientist
Accra
Summary
Highly organized, principled and determined in any area of focus to achieve success. A great multi-tasker and team player focused on assigned roles to achieve set targets. In pursuit of a career in the field of disease biology and research with the potential to understanding how it relates and leads to the development of new therapeutic strategies, with a focus on Cancer/Oncology related diseases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Biomedical Scientist
University of Ghana
Accra
11.2018 - Current
- Utilized sophisticated testing procedures to study biological samples for specific chemical components.
- Adhering to all laboratory guidelines and regulations to verify safety and protective procedures.
- Maintenance of a clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Keeping patient information properly secured and confidential.
- Maintaining physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
- Performing and documenting preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues.
- Verifying report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification and critical values.
- Applying knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and hematology daily.
- Conducting tests based on process guidelines in standard operating procedures to improve experiment efficiency.
Field Supervisor
Forestry Commission Ghana (Youth Employment in Afforestation, 2018)
Accra
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Performed supervisory roles on the field as a strip supervisor.
- Assisted in documentation of work related information.
- Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Customer Service Representative
Universal Microfinance Limited
Accra
01.2017 - 03.2018
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm and friendly demeanor to maximum customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers in making payments on accounts, setting up payment plans and cash withdrawals.
- Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Reviewed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions.
- Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors.
- Assessed customer needs and upsold products and services to maximize output.
- Assisted new clients in the registration processes.
- Trained new employees on products, procedures and policies to maximize team performance.
Laboratory Technician
University of Ghana Hospital
Accra
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
- Limited discrepancies by accurately handling, labeling, storing, transporting and submitting biological samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
Ward Assistant
University of Ghana Hospital
Accra
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Attended to patients whiles continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Gene Therapy
Thrivus Inst. For Biomedical Science And Tech.
Accra, Ghana 02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Narh-Bita College (Adom Campus)
Tema, Ghana 02.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Biochemistry, Cell And Molecular Biology
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 09.2011 - 05.2015
West African Examination Council Certificate (WAEC) - General Science
Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School
Saltpond, Ghana 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Leadership experience
Communication skills
People skills
Collaboration talent
Problem-solving abilities
Software proficiency
Data privacy Research skills
Safety and compliance
Research Experience
University of Ghana - Final Year Undergraduate Student
Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Accra, Ghana
2015
Undergraduate Research Thesis (2015)
- Characterization of Trypanosome Strains in Infected Cattle through Isolation and Purification of Whole Blood DNA and Nested PCR.
University of Ghana - Volunteer in Field Research
School of Public Health
Accra, Ghana
2016
- Relationship between Malaria and Absenteeism of Students from school
Assisted in distribution and collection of questionnaires to students in two different primary schools.
Teaching Experience
University of Ghana - Teaching Assistant
Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Accra, Ghana
09/2015 - 08/2016
- Provided tutorial sessions to third year (Molecular Biology 1, BCMB 303, 2015/2016 academic year) undergraduate students, first and second semester, respectively.
- Provided tutorial sessions to fourth year (Molecular Biotechnology and its Applications1, BCMB 403, 2015/2016 academic year) undergraduate students, first and second semester, respectively.
- Assisted in holding Laboratory sessions and providing supervisory assistance to third year undergraduate students in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Practicals (2015/2016 academic year), first and second semesters.
- Audited one graduate Masters’ level course and three graduate-level Masters/PhD-level courses.
Masters’ level course (2015, First semester)
Advanced Molecular Biology (BCMB 603) in the first semester(2015)
Graduate-level Masters/PhD-level courses (2016, Second semester)
Antimicrobial Therapeutics: Molecular Mechanisms & Concepts(MSc)
Advances in Drug Discovery & Development (PhD.)Applications of Biotechnology (MSc).
Award(s)
- The Barroga Family Scholarship Award for Women in Science.
Offered by: Dr. Charlene Barroga, Head of Thrivus Global Initiatives and Special Lectures.
Timeline
Master of Philosophy - Gene Therapy
Thrivus Inst. For Biomedical Science And Tech.
02.2021 - Current
Biomedical Scientist
University of Ghana
11.2018 - Current
Field Supervisor
Forestry Commission Ghana (Youth Employment in Afforestation, 2018)
03.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Narh-Bita College (Adom Campus)
02.2017 - 11.2019
Customer Service Representative
Universal Microfinance Limited
01.2017 - 03.2018
Laboratory Technician
University of Ghana Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2014
Ward Assistant
University of Ghana Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Biochemistry, Cell And Molecular Biology
University of Ghana
09.2011 - 05.2015
West African Examination Council Certificate (WAEC) - General Science
Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School
09.2007 - 06.2011