MUNASHE MUNGATE MUCHECHE
JERSEY CITY,NJ
Summary
Biotechnology graduate with a strong foundation in microbiology, genetics, and laboratory research. Experienced in diagnostic testing, antimicrobial studies, and data analysis through academic and professional lab work. M.S. I am a candidate in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship at Yeshiva University, with interests in clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and biotech business strategy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Farming Assistant (Gap Year)
Zimbabwe
Marondera , Zimbabwe
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed fish, poultry, and bee-farming operations, including daily care and basic health monitoring.
- Assisted with feed formulation, administering medication, and implementing vaccination programs.
- Helped track basic production records and costs.
Laboratory Technologist Intern
Mutare Provincial Veterinary Laboratory
Mutare, Zimbabwe
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted senior technologists with microbiology, molecular biology, serology, and parasitology testing to support animal health.
- Performed routine diagnostic procedures, maintained accurate records, and supported analysis of laboratory samples.
- Collected organs from deceased animals for microbiological examination and assisted veterinary doctors during post-mortems.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices, quality control protocols, and health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to antimicrobial campaigns, autogenous vaccine production for bovine warts, and dairy milk screening, advising farmers on results.
Undergraduate Researcher (Honors Dissertation)
Mutare Provincial Veterinary Laboratory & University of Zimbabwe
Mutare, Zimbabwe
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Investigated the in vitro antibacterial effects of acetone plant extracts on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli associated with bovine mastitis.
- Screened milk samples, performed bacterial culture and isolation, biochemical tests, microscopy, and antibacterial activity assays.
- Analyzed data and presented findings in a written dissertation.
- Earned a first-class grade for the project.
Education
M.S. - Biotechnology Management And Entrepreneurship
Yeshiva University, Katz School of Science And Health
New York, NY, USA05.2027
BSc (Hons) - Biological Sciences and Ecology (Microbiology and Genetics)
University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Science
Harare, Zimbabwe12.2023
Skills
- Microbial culture
- Aseptic technique
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Microscopy
- ELISA
- PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- Basic molecular biology techniques
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- ICH guidelines
- Clinical trial phases
- Informed consent
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical documentation
- SOPs
- SPSS
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Experimental design
- Data collection and analysis
- Quality control
- Report writing
Affiliations
- American Society for Microbiology, 01/21
- African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth), 03/22
Timeline
Family Farming Assistant (Gap Year)
Zimbabwe
01.2023 - 07.2025
Undergraduate Researcher (Honors Dissertation)
Mutare Provincial Veterinary Laboratory & University of Zimbabwe
01.2022 - 11.2022
Laboratory Technologist Intern
Mutare Provincial Veterinary Laboratory
12.2021 - 12.2022
M.S. - Biotechnology Management And Entrepreneurship
Yeshiva University, Katz School of Science And Health
BSc (Hons) - Biological Sciences and Ecology (Microbiology and Genetics)
University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Science