TAFARA Chiripanhura

Trained HIV Viral Load with COBAS

Trained Quantistudio Covid 19 PCR tests

• Examined blood samples to identify disorders of concern in Africa such as Malaria and HIV/AIDS
• Had an opportunity to work closely with Doctors in Covid testing and results analysis
• Inspected bodily fluids and tissues to detect infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
• Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
• Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques.
• Carefully handled and disposed of biological hazardous materials following strict safety procedures to avoid contamination.
• Compared laboratory data against specifications to determine if results met requirements.
• Performed validations for 2 Quantistudio RT_PCR machines for Covid testing
• Prepared reagents and solutions, calibrating pipettes and related activities to support experiments.
• Fulfilled lab assistant or specimen processor duties to support work of technicians, technologists and scientists.

Here i was introduced to Covid testing on a antigen, antibody and PCR level

Familiar with various machines such as ABL thermocyclers and pcr test kits such as bioneer, XABT, taqpath

Knowledge acquired on the resulting and management of COVID 19 patients from a laboratory point of view.

• Here I was voted for worker of the month twice (July and August - 2019) following my work ethic and unquestionable zeal.
• Displayed full understanding of the task at hand and stood above the rest
• Cross matching blood for transfusion
• Monitoring patient outcomes
• Performing differential cell counts looking for abnormal cells to aid in the
  diagnosis of anemia and leukemia
• Establishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results

• Receiving and processing samples and learning through experience from the senior staff, peers and doctors during ward rounds.
• Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
• Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
• Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.