Oluwatimilehin Adewumi
Molecular Genetics Scientist II and Equipment Officer II at 54gene- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Cancer Biology: Exploring The Molecular And Genetic Aspects
CBEHxNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Metabolomics
CBEHxNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Biosafety Retraining Course
CITI ProgramAug, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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54gene
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Nigeria
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Biotechnology Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Molecular Genetics Scientist II and Equipment Officer II
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May 2021 - Present
• Coordinated the Opentrons OT2 liquid handling instrument installation and trained 4 Scientists on how to use the instrument.• Co-leading the laboratory processing for the Whole Genome Sequencing Project, which includes sample selection, sample retrieval, DNA/RNA extraction, Library prep (manual and automated), and Sequencing.• Oversaw the installation of instruments such as the Genexus Integrated System (Sequencer and Purification System), Hamilton Micro-lab Star, NextSeq 550 DX, Biorad CFX 96DX, and Genetic analyser.• Instrumental in the success of all laboratory processes due to my secondary role as the Equipment officer II.• Coordinated the verification of 3 real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) oncology test panels while leading the molecular oncology diagnostics team.• Handle troubleshooting of equipment failures and communication with the instruments manufacturers’ representative.• Continually perform Routine biweekly maintenance of all instruments in the Laboratory.• Delivered multiple training sessions on introduction to Oncology and the Molecular oncology test run in the facility.
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Molecular Research Scientist 1 and Equipment Officer
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Aug 2020 - Present
• Supervised the installation of all instruments such as the NovaSeq 6000, IScan, Tecan, and the Avidity deioniser and the training of all scientists on their use.• Co-led the Whole Genome Sequencing Project that generated genomic data from ~1000 participants from 50 top ethnic groups in Nigeria.• Collaborated with several molecular scientists and non-scientist to set up the first mobile lab.• Performed NGS data analysis: Qualitative and quantitative assessment of sequencing results, including read coverage, quality scores, and variant calling using Dragon• Performed Covid-19 testing using various RNA extraction kits and qPCR kit analysis.• Installed the Thermofischer Kingfisher Flex Extraction system. • Facilitated the process validation of the LIMS system.
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Molecular Genetics Scientists
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Jan 2020 - Present
• Chaired the set-up of the company’s 1st molecular lab.• Spearheaded the conception of general laboratory training as part of continuous professional development.• Extracted DNA from ~5000 saliva samples using the Roche Magna pure extraction system and the Maxwell 16 extraction system. • Received, Prepped, Accessioned, and Banked 2000+ Blood and Saliva samples.
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Molecular Lab and Biobank Scientist Intern
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
• Chaired the set-up of the company’s 1st molecular lab.• Spearheaded the conception of a general laboratory training as part of continuous professional development.• Extracted DNA from ~5000 saliva samples using the Roche Magna pure extraction system and the Maxwell 16 extraction system. • Received, Prepped, Accessioned, and Banked 2000+ Blood and Saliva samples.
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Elysium Group
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Floor Bar Staff
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May 2018 - Dec 2018
Bar Staff Bar Staff
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Bar Lead and Till worker casual worker
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
I started as a till worker and got trained to be a bar leader and was recommended by my bar manager I also worked there as a casual worker till I moved for my masters at the University of Essex. I started as a till worker and got trained to be a bar leader and was recommended by my bar manager I also worked there as a casual worker till I moved for my masters at the University of Essex.
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Intern Laboratory Scientists
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
• Developed and demonstrated good research skills shown by researching, and presenting a good scientific topic for the continuous education seminars• Developed and demonstrate administrative and organisational skills dispensing laboratory results.• Improved laboratory skills and quality assurance skills in the laboratory. • Developed and demonstrated good research skills shown by researching, and presenting a good scientific topic for the continuous education seminars• Developed and demonstrate administrative and organisational skills dispensing laboratory results.• Improved laboratory skills and quality assurance skills in the laboratory.
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
• Assisted the HSE officer design and compiling all health safety manuals and procedures for the hospital’s accreditation by COHSASA.• Organized an HSE general meeting for the HSE officers in the different departments in the hospital to discuss what was needed to get the Accreditation. • Trained the Hospital Cleaners on HSE and Signs. • Assisted the HSE officer design and compiling all health safety manuals and procedures for the hospital’s accreditation by COHSASA.• Organized an HSE general meeting for the HSE officers in the different departments in the hospital to discuss what was needed to get the Accreditation. • Trained the Hospital Cleaners on HSE and Signs.
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Education
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2017 - 2018
University of Essex
Master of Science - MSc, Cancer Biology -
2015 - 2017
University of Sunderland
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical Sciences -
2009 - 2014
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biochemistry
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