Lucy Amoah
Kumasi
Summary
Diligent laboratory technician with robust background in laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate and reliable test results. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining high standards of safety and quality control. Proven ability to utilize analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR)
10.2020 - Current
- Mosquito culture and maintenance
- Preparation of malaria slides (thick and thin films)
- Detection of Malaria parasites by microscopy and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Schistosomiasis detection by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Performing direct membrane feeding assays (DMFA) with Anopheles mosquitoes
- Dissection of post-infected mosquitoes for oocyst detection etc
- Mosquito DNA extraction for sporozoites detection
- Training of new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Protocol development and writing
Clinical Intern - Clinical Analyses Laboratory
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, KNUST
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Performed phlebotomy.
- Conducted urinalysis and Stool Routine Examination respectively.
- Performed serological and some biochemical assays.
Laboratory assistant- Intern
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, (Bacteriology Unit)
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared culture media.
- Performed bacteria inoculation and isolation.
- Culture and Sensitivity
- Performed Gram staining and microscopy.
- Boosted lab safety by strictly adhering to protocols and guidelines, minimizing risk of accidents or contamination.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, enabling streamlined workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of Education Winneba
Ghana01.2020
Skills
- Skilled in PCR and qPCR
- Experienced in Phlebotomy
- Expertise in urinalysis and Stool Routine Examination
- Skilled in serological tests and biochemical assays
- Microscopy techniques
- Knowledgeable in field sampling
- Experienced in animal infection modelling
- Lab result interpretation
- Expertise in nucleic acid extraction and quantification
- Skilled in microbial culture and bacterial typing
Certification
- Certificate in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (Global Health Network) [09/2021]
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) (Global Health Network) [08/2021]
- Certificate in Introduction to Informed Consent
- Certificate in Understanding Clinical Research Behind Statistics (Cape Town University), Coursera [02/2021]
- Certificate in Introduction to Clinical Research (Global Health Network) [10/2020]
Training
- National Malaria Elimination Program: Entomological surveillance Training [04/2024]
Conference Presentation
PAMCA-Ghana Maiden Conference [05/2025]
Host-specific cues that causes differential attractiveness of human baits to mosquito vectors-Lucy Amoah, Priscilla Adjei-Kusi, Emmanuel Oko Tackie, Augustine Somua, Hillary Ansah, Juliet Adoma, Dr. Oumou Maiga Ascofare, (May, 2025).
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR)
10.2020 - Current
Clinical Intern - Clinical Analyses Laboratory
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, KNUST
07.2019 - 09.2019
Laboratory assistant- Intern
Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, (Bacteriology Unit)
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of Education Winneba
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