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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership And Volunteer Activities
Conference Participation
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Gabriel Akyea Kosso

Accra

Summary

Aspiring research scientist with a passion for advancing drug design and personalized treatment through pharmacogenomics and genomic medicine. Possessing a strong foundation in robust research skills and proficiency in both computational and laboratory techniques, I am well-equipped to make significant contributions in the field. Collaborative mindset enables effective teamwork with multidisciplinary teams, driving impactful discoveries in drug design and computational chemistry. Currently pursuing a PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry, focusing on exploring cutting-edge advancements in biochemistry and genomics.

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Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training

Chemistry Analyzer
01.2025 - Current
  • Gained hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of a chemistry analyzer
  • Performed quality control, calibration, and troubleshooting for laboratory testing
  • Acquired skills to optimize analyzer performance for accurate results in clinical and research settings

Research Assistant

Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Lab, University of Cape Coast
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted PCR (TaqMan PCR), DNA extraction, sequencing, and primer design
  • Optimized PCR protocols for pharmacogenetic and pharmacokinetic studies in HIV research

Data Analyst

Kosso’s DataAlchemy
12.2022 - Current
  • Delivered freelance data analysis projects, providing actionable insights
  • Trained university students in data analytics, enhancing their academic outcomes

Tech Appointment Setter

BPO Tech
02.2025 - 03.2026
  • Scheduled appointments for efficient time management and increased client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated meetings with potential clients, optimizing team schedules.
  • Improved communication with clients by following up on scheduled meetings.
  • Set up appointments with prospective clients, contributing to sales success.
  • Contacted clients to arrange appointments, enhancing customer service.
  • Maintained appointment records, ensuring accurate and organized scheduling.
  • Communicated with clients to confirm appointments, reducing no-show rates.

Laboratory Assistant Intern

Ernest Chemists Ltd.
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conducted impurity analysis (HPLC, GC, MS), assay validation, and stability studies

Laboratory Assistant Intern

Twellium Industrial Company Ltd.
10.2023 - 09.2023
  • Performed water quality testing, spectrophotometry, and microbiological analysis

Assistant Laboratory Technician

Living God Preparatory School
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Prepared and supervised student experiments, ensuring lab safety and efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Cape Coast
08.2024

Skills

  • Laboratory Techniques: PCR (TaqMan PCR)
  • DNA extraction and sequencing
  • Pipetting
  • Sterile techniques
  • Data Analysis & Software Proficiency: R
  • Python
  • SPSS
  • Stata
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Scientific Communication: Writing
  • Presentations
  • Mentoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Research Tools: Computational modeling
  • Data visualization

Certification

  • Bioinformatics, Genomic Institute Inc., 01/01/24
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics, Genomic Institute Inc., 11/01/24
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency, 05/01/21

Leadership And Volunteer Activities

  • Assistant Head, Biochemistry Academic Committee, 01/01/24 - 07/01/24, Improved student performance through academic support initiatives and tutorials
  • Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Poetic & Innovative Writers Club, 03/01/24 - 10/01/24, Edited and mentored aspiring writers, developing collaboration and editorial skills
  • Volunteer, Nsawam Community Hospital, 10/01/20 - Present, Enhanced patient support, communication, and waiting area efficiency
  • Volunteer, Macedonia Community Cleanup, 01/01/22 - Present, Led environmental conservation initiatives and implemented sustainable waste practices

Conference Participation

  • European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB), 2020
  • Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB), 2023
  • Research in Computational Molecular Biology (RECOMB), 2023
  • Biocomputing International Conference (BIBM), 2023

Timeline

Tech Appointment Setter

BPO Tech
02.2025 - 03.2026

Training

Chemistry Analyzer
01.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Medicine Lab, University of Cape Coast
10.2024 - Current

Laboratory Assistant Intern

Twellium Industrial Company Ltd.
10.2023 - 09.2023

Data Analyst

Kosso’s DataAlchemy
12.2022 - Current

Laboratory Assistant Intern

Ernest Chemists Ltd.
09.2022 - 10.2023

Assistant Laboratory Technician

Living God Preparatory School
09.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Cape Coast
Gabriel Akyea Kosso