Lena Naa Ayerley Tettey
Accra
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in research and education, including significant contributions at the Senckenberg Research Institute. Proficient in DNA extraction and microscopy techniques, I excel in fostering collaboration within research teams while enhancing presentation skills. Passionate about ecological fieldwork and committed to achieving impactful results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Assistant Support
Fraunhofer Society/Wackler Service Group
Dresden
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated logistics for conferences and interdepartmental meetings.
Internship
Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum
Frankfurt
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Sponge Spicules extraction
- Porifera identification - Hexactinellida
Internship
Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum
Görlitz
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Microscopy
- Nematode extraction and preservation
- Bacteria culture
- Nematode identification
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
Legon
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science (DABCS)
- Assisting lecturers to run lab and field practical’s as well as tutorial sessions for undergraduate students
- Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science (DABCS)
- Business or sector: Academia
Internship
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Legon
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: AFI NAMRU-3 Lab
- Assisting research assistants and lab technicians
- Agar preparation
- Culturing of Bacteria
- DNA extraction
- AFI NAMRU-3 Lab
- Business or sector: Scientific Research Institute
Internship
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Legon
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Parasitology Lab
- Assisting research assistants and lab technicians
- Parasitology
- PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA extraction
- Parasitology Lab
- Business or sector: Scientific Research Institute
Kindergarten Teacher
Rockies International School
Accra
04.2012 - 07.2012
- Substitute teacher for a Kindergarten 2 Class
- Business or sector: School
Education
Master of Science - Biodiversity and Conservation Management
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany07.2023
Master of Science - Hydroscience and Engineering
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology and Conservation Science
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana05.2016
Microsoft Office 2003 proficiency -
NIIT Centre
Ghana09.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Conference coordination
- Microscopy techniques
- DNA extraction
- Bacteria culturing
- Research team collaboration
- Presentation skills enhancement
- Undergraduate lab assistance
- Versatile crafting abilities
- Ecological fieldwork experience
- Data analysis
References
- Dr. Karin Hohberg, Head of Section Nematoda, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum, Görlitz, Germany, karin.hohberg@senckenberg.de
- Dr. Erasmus H. Owusu, Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana, Legon, Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science (DABCS), Accra, Ghana, +233244656359, erasmus67@yahoo.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/28/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Affiliations
▪ Making crafts with a variety of raw materials
Sewing
Languages
English
First Language
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Assistant Support
Fraunhofer Society/Wackler Service Group
10.2023 - 03.2024
Internship
Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum
06.2021 - 07.2021
Internship
Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum
04.2021 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
University of Ghana
09.2016 - 07.2017
Internship
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
06.2015 - 08.2015
Internship
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
07.2014 - 08.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Rockies International School
04.2012 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Biodiversity and Conservation Management
Technische Universität Dresden
Master of Science - Hydroscience and Engineering
Technische Universität Dresden
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology and Conservation Science
University of Ghana
Microsoft Office 2003 proficiency -
NIIT Centre
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