CLIFFORD SUMAILA SEYRAM YISUFU
Summary
Detail-driven Research Assistant with background in executing data collection, analysis and management tasks. Displayed strengths include strong analytical skills, proficiency in research methodologies and commitment to ensuring accuracy of data interpretation. Previous work has led to valuable contributions towards scientific advancements, showcasing ability to carry out complex projects efficiently.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Project 1: The Human Heredity and Health in Africa Kidney Disease Research Network (H3A-KDRN) Genome Laboratory
- Duties: Extraction of DNA
- Carrying out quality control using, Nanodrop, LDR and gel electrophoresis.
- Genotyping for APOL1 variants using rtPCR
- Project 2: AntiCancer Reseach.
- Duties: Cancer cell culturing.
- Treatment of cancer cells using mtt assay.
Quality representative
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Duties: Support the coordinator and managers, to coordinate quality management systems activities in the department and implement quality assurance procedures to ensure services meet quality standards ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 15189:2022.
- Prepare training materials, documenting minutes from meetings
- Maintain quality management system documentation and records in the department.
- Investigate nonconformities, and customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address them.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data trends, and prepare reports for management to assess the effectiveness of quality management systems and make informed decisions.
Equipment Officer
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Duties: Design preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment used in the department, Routine checks on the use of equipment log sheets
- Calibration and Verification of equipment.
- Design and manage an equipment masterlist, calibration and maintenance due dates, measurement uncertainties, equipment breakdowns and failures.
Intern
Food and Drugs Authority
Accra
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Duties: Review Quarterly reports from the various departments of the institute.
- Collating and managing food products and service registration details using Microsoft Excel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana01.2023
General Science -
Mfantsipim Senior High School
Cape Coast, Ghana01.2019
Skills
- Quality control
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA
- SOP writing
- Risk Assessments
- Microsoft word
- Excel
- Pipette calibration
- Biosafety cabinet airflow validation
- DNA extraction
- Cell culturing
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Data collection and analysis
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
Conferences Seminars Volunteer Activities
- Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research annual research meeting (ARM), 2023, Participant
- Regional Workshop on the Management and Disposal Of Laboratory Waste containing GTC, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Accra Ghana, Participant
- Convention for Biomedical Research Ghana; Annual Research Conference, 2024, Participant
Professional Membership Affiliation
- Ghana Biochemistry Students Association (GHABSA), 2020-2023
- STEM for Development, 2023-date
Certifications Awards
- ALX AI career essentials, 07/2024
- Certification for participation in HPLC training at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, 07/2024
- Certification for participation in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems course on Alison, 04/2025
Leadership Experience
Representative for National Service Personnel in the Clinical Pathology Department, Noguchi Memorial Institute For Medical Research, 2023-2024
References
- Dr. Kwabena Sarpong, Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, kobysarpong@gmail.com
- Dr. Daniel Oduro Mensah, Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, danoduro-mensah@ug.edu.gh
- Dr. Justice Kumi, Research Fellow, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, JKumi@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
Certification
- ALX AI career essentials, 07/2024
- Certification for participation in HPLC training at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, 07/2024
- Certification for participation in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems course on Alison, 04/2025
Languages
English
First Language
Affiliations
- Dance
- Movie production(Production assistant)
- Football
Timeline
Research Assistant
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
09.2023 - 09.2024
Quality representative
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
09.2023 - 09.2024
Equipment Officer
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
09.2023 - 09.2024
Intern
Food and Drugs Authority
11.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Ghana
General Science -
Mfantsipim Senior High School
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