Josephine Wenawi AKEDIWOR
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Pay attention to details. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results and maintain an effective laboratory procedure. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Louisiana State University Shreveport
01.2025 - Current
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
- Provided support during laboratory experiments, ensuring a safe and educational environment for students.
- Collaborated with educators to implement new teaching strategies, resulting in more dynamic and effective instruction.
Research Assistant
University of Ghana Medical School
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Intern
Ghana Water Company Limited
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
- Performed microbiological and physical tests on water samples.
- Worked under the Quality Control department
Intern
Lapaz Community Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly
- Supported customer service improvements with detailed feedback analysis.
- Performed routine lab analysis on blood and urine samples.
Education
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT
Shreveport, LA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast 08-2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Microbiology
- Customer Service
- Laboratory monitoring
- Microsoft office
- Excel
Accomplishments
- Held the position of General Secretary for the Laboratory Technology Student Association, UCC,Ghana
- Was elected as the General Secretary for Ghana Science and Industrial Laboratory Student Association, Ghana.
Certification
- Mandatory Reporter Training-2025
- CPTP SCS Cybersecurity WBT -2025
- Interpreting Genomic Variation: overcoming challenges in diverse populations - 2024
- Environmental Health and Safety is organized by the College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, UCC-2022
Languages
English
Interests
- Isolation and Characterization of bacteriophages that infect Gordonia species
- HIV Treatment Failure and Drug Resistance
- Rotavirus Surveillance Study at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
- Bacteriological Assessment of Female Students' handbags on the University of Cape Coast campus
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Louisiana State University Shreveport
01.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Ghana Medical School
10.2023 - 12.2024
Intern
Ghana Water Company Limited
06.2022 - 07.2022
Intern
Lapaz Community Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SHREVEPORT
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Technology
University of Cape Coast
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