Millen G. Tesfamariam
Lima,OH
Summary
I have a Master's degree in Microbiology and Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. I have been working as a Research Assistant for the last 5 months at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knoll Institute, in the department of Microbial Pathogenicity Mechanisms under Prof. Bernhard Hube. Moreover, during my master thesis I worked on the development of a luciferase-based damage assay on mammalian cell lines for the discovery of novel antifungal drugs in the same laboratory.
Additionally, I have worked as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in many medical laboratories for over 3 years before applying for master studies in Microbiology at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Leibniz Institute For Natural Product, HKI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Media preparation
- Maintained microbial cultures
- Microbial competition assays
- Live cell imaging
- In-vitro infection experiments
- Cell culture maintenance of oral, vaginal, intestinal and macrophage cell lines.
- Transduction, transfection and cryopreservation of mammalian cell lines for the development of a new assay
- Infection of transduced-mammalian cell lines with Candida spp, Lactobacillus and/or chemical treatment for the establishment of a new damage assay
- LDH-based Damage Assay
- XTT assay
- Western blot
- Presentation of Literatures and Projects to the department
- Documentation of the protocols and results in the laboratory book and E-lab book
- Statistical Analysis with GraphPad Prism graphs and MS Excel
- Weekly meetings with collaborators and supervisor.
Student Assistant
Leibniz Institute For Natural Product, HKI
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Work in BSL II laboratory
- Prepare working solutions and reagents according to the laboratory's protocols
- Cell culture techniques
- Microbial culture media preparations
- In vitro infection assays
- Perform experiments pertaining to pathogenecity of Candida albicans.
- LDH cytotoxicity assay
Administrative Assistant
Stanford University In Collaboration With JCC
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked as an administrative assistant for the training held by the Stanford University in collaboration with Danish Refugee Council and Job Creation Commission for 3 months and my work included;
- Ensuring the quality of the educational program by:
- Onboarding of the participants into the platform designed for the education program
- Regular communication with participants to ensure the completion of the program by participants
- Responding to questions from participants through communication channels such as email, phone or text message
- Communicated with stakeholders of the program in case there was any problem or issue with any of the participants or the program in general
- Wrote reports and prepared Google documents and spread-sheets for the training.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Misalie Medium Clinic
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Ado Specialized Maternity Clinic
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Phlebotomy
- Performed Haematological parameters for mothers visiting for Antenatal care (ANC)
- Performed Gram staining and KOH techniques for vaginal discharge
- Performed Semen Analysis for diagnosis and follow-ups of infertility cases
- Prepared Semen for Intra uterine insemination (IUI)
- Performed Clinical Chemistry and Hormonal analysis (iChrome analyser)
- Performed Serological examinations
- Data recording and reporting
- General Lab management
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Halibet National Referral Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Phlebotomy for pediatric and adult patients
- Routine patient specimen collection, handling and analysis for in-patient and out-patients in the hospital
- Performed Giemsa Staining technique for Malaria species and morphological examination of blood samples
- Analysis of urine, stool, sputum and blood samples for diagnostics purposes
- Data recording and reporting
- Attended workshops and seminars
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Assab Zonal Referral Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Daily Laboratory operations in Microbiology department.
- Phlebotomy for pediatric and adult patients.
- Performed Ziehl- Neelsen Staining for diagnostic and follow up TB patient's.
- Performed Giemsa staining for malaria diagnosis and follow-up.
- Worked with Cepheid Xpert Machine for rifampcine resistant TB diagnosis.
- Performed Gram staining and KOH techniques for different specimens.
- Focal person for the blood bank and transfusion practise in the Souther Red Sea Zone.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve laboratory skills.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Tio Community Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Daily Laboratory operations
- Assessment of External quality control for health stations
- Preparation of wet mount for microscopic analysis of urine and stool samples
- Ziehl-Neelsen staining for sputum samples for diagnosis of Tuberculosis (Tb).
- Performed Giemsa staining for malaria diagnosis and follow-up patients
- Performed Hematological parameters for patients
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jena, Germany04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Asmara College of Health Sciences
Asmara, Eritrea07.2018
Skills
Digital Skills
- Microsoft Office / Microsoft Power Point presentation / Graphpad Prism
- Google Docs/ Google Drive /
- Zoom / Social Media platforms
Interpersonal Skills
- Gained Excellent leadership skills as Laboratory units head working in different hospital and clinical settings
- Listener and communicator / Organizational and planning skills / Analytical skills / Decision-making / Team-Work oriented / Reliability / Motivated
- Have the interpersonal skills and confidence to work in range of working-environments
- Have excellent presentation skills
- Gained vast Scientific techniques and developed independent working abilities in the laboratory
- Have the ability to understand and design Scientific techniques according to given standards and protocols
Accomplishments
Publications:
Achila OO, Ghebretinsae M, Kidane A, Simon M, Makonen S, Rezene Y. Factors Associated with Poor Glycemic and Lipid Levels in Ambulatory Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients in Asmara, Eritrea: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Diabetes Res. 2020;2020:5901569. Published 2020 Jan 28. doi:10.1155/2020/5901569
Oliver Okoth Achila, Millen Ghebretinsae, Abraham Kidane et al. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study at a Follow-up Clinic in Asmara, Eritrea, 06 January 2021, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-139642/v1]
Languages
Tigrigna
English
Amharic
German
Timeline
Research Assistant
Leibniz Institute For Natural Product, HKI
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Assistant
Leibniz Institute For Natural Product, HKI
11.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Stanford University In Collaboration With JCC
10.2020 - 01.2021
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Misalie Medium Clinic
06.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Ado Specialized Maternity Clinic
11.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Halibet National Referral Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2019
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Assab Zonal Referral Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Tio Community Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Microbiology
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Asmara College of Health Sciences
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