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Clara Majengo

Blantyre

Summary

Immunologist and aspiring molecular biologist with diverse skills in laboratory experiments. Experienced in research and diagnostic projects at renowned facilities including the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust, MLW, Blantyre Malaria Project, Johns Hopkins research project, and Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. Aspiring to leverage expertise to contribute to solving public health problems through research and innovation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Immunology Researcher

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust
10.2024 - Current

Immunological Assays


  • Peripheral blood mononuclear cells Isolation
  • Luminex


Molecular Assays


  • Taqman Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Nucleic acid extractions


Serological Assays


  • Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay, ELISA
  • Stool Processing
  • Sample archiving

Laboratory Technician Intern

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust
04.2024 - 09.2024

Immunological Assays

  • Peripheral blood mononuclear cells Isolation
  • Cell Staining
  • Flow cytometry
  • Netosis
  • Processing of Placental tissue

Molecular Assays

  • DNA extractions
  • PCRs

Serological Assays

  • Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
  • Rapid plasma Reagin (RPR) Testing
  • Sample archiving

Laboratory Technician

Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Rapid testing for syphilis, malaria, and hepatitis B
  • Measurement of full blood count using the FBC machine.
  • Blood grouping
  • Blood smearing
  • Testing for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).
  • Fetching biochemistry and full blood count results from the computer system, printing them out and giving them to the patients/guardians.
  • Venipuncture


Education

Bachelor of Science - Immunology

Malawi University of Science And Technology (MUST)
Thyolo, Malawi
01.2024

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • ELISA
  • Detail-orientation
  • Data collection and organization
  • Observation and analysis
  • Strong work ethic

Accomplishments

I was awarded a certificate of Good Clinical Practice, GCP, by the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust - 2024

I served as the secretary of the MUST Society for Immunology - 2023

Awards

  • Certificate of recognition in the 2024 MUST girls STEAM camp as a Facilitator, 05/24
  • Certificate of good clinical practice (GCP) awarded by the MLW, 05/24
  • Certificate of recognition as the secretary of the MUST Society for Immunology (MUSIM), 05/23
  • Certificate of attendance in Appointed, Anointed and Accomplished Woman (AAAW) leadership summit, 05/23
  • Gold medal for winning first place in a cycling competition, 05/12

Timeline

Immunology Researcher

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust
10.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician Intern

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust
04.2024 - 09.2024

Laboratory Technician

Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Immunology

Malawi University of Science And Technology (MUST)

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