NICHOLAS ADU-EFFAH
LAS VEGAS,NM
Summary
A Chemistry graduate Student seeking for an internship opportunity in the research, food, clinical and environmental industry where I can make use of my theoretical knowledge, practical skills and analytical techniques to the benefit of institutions while learning new ideas, enhancing my skills and building expertise for future industrial practice. I have a strong background in Biochemistry, Computational biochemistry, analytical and Environmental chemistry. I am seeking for internship in food industry, clinical industry, teaching and environmental industry. I have the strong motivation to learn, grow and excel on the job. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness and dedication to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
New Mexico Highlands University
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for supervision of general chemistry I and II lab sessions
- Grading and marking of assignments, setting up of labs, holding of tutorial sections.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Ghana Health Service
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Responsible for Investigation of biological samples for etiologic agents including Urinalysis, Stool analysis, histopathological analysis, Giemsa Staining for Malaria microscopy, Immunoglobulin assay testing of malaria, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, sickling etc
- Viral profiling, lipid profiling.
- Liver function test (LFT) and Renal function test (RFT).
- G6PD test.
- Fertility Testing (Semen Analysis).
- Preparation and presentation of monthly laboratory reports for the public health department of Ghana health service.
- Training of clinical laboratory interns
Education
Master of Science in Chemistry -
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY (NMHU)
LAS VEGAS, NM05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (UDS)
07.2013
Skills
- Efficiently supervise general chemistry laboratory I and II sessions consisting of 18 undergraduates in two groups each
- Efficiently conduct independent or group research and accurately record data
- Proficient in using IR, NMR, and atomic absorption Spectrophotometer
- Ability to thoroughly research literature and identify pertinent publications using the internet
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, power point, SPSS, emailing and zoom conferencing
- Proficient in the Microscopy, electrophoresis, and gene expert, and clinical laboratory practice, Including phlebotomy, microscopy, chemistries, viral profiling, lipid profiling etc
- Highly effective at presentation of research findings and training of laboratory interns
Leadership Experience
General Secretary, Ghana Biochemistry Students Association, 2012-2013
Research
- Theoretical study of Non-Canonical Adenine -Adenine Base pairing, current project
- Antihypertensive properties of Tetrapleura tetraptera , Ghana, 2017-2019
- Assessment of Thiophanate-Methyl Residues in mango fruits in Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana, 2014-2015
- Correlation Between malaria and Hemoglobin Genotypes, 2012-2013
Conferences Workshops Presentations
- Thesis Progress presentation on the theoretical study of Non canonical Adenine-Adenine base pairing, 02/28/2023
- Crystallography workshop and training on Olex 2, 01/18/2023
- Seminar Presentation on Malaria and Hemoglobin Genotypes, 11/02/2022
- Antihypertensive properties of Tetrapleura tetraptera, Ghana, 06/14/2019
References
- Dr. Nabanita Saikia, nsaikia@nmhu.edu, Research Supervisor, Department of Chemistry, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico
- Dr. Raul Castaneda, ircastaneda@nmhu.edu, Department of Chemistry, New Mexico Highlands University
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
New Mexico Highlands University
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Ghana Health Service
01.2014 - 01.2022
Master of Science in Chemistry -
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY (NMHU)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry -
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (UDS)
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