OTITE PRECIOUS LUCKY
Collinsville,USA
Summary
Experienced Microbiologist and Environmental scientist with a comprehensive skill set in analytical methods, aseptically technique and material characterization. Proficient in operating a wide range of laboratory equipment essential for environmental research, including UV-Visible spectrophotometers, Zeta-sizers, Colony Counters, Thermocyclers, Gel Electrophoresis machine, ICPMS. Demonstrated expertise in conducting health research with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. Known for effective communication and collaboration skills, essential for working in multidisciplinary research environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted in-depth analysis of appellate court cases related to environmental issues, with a focus on the toxicological aspects of chemical exposures and their impacts
- Proctored examination with high academic integrity
- Graded case briefs in environmental law, giving particular attention to the incorporation of toxicological evidence and analysis
- Taught Biological Statistics using RStudio, and Excel
- Assisted with enhanced teaching strategies to foster proper learning in the classroom.
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Synthesized, and characterized silver nanoparticles
- Acid digestion and quantification of silver using ICP-MS
- Identified Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella sp Strains using molecular techniques (PCR, Gel Electrophoresis)
- Extracted bacterial DNA, RNA using commercially known kits
- Worked on protein synthesis in bacteria
- Carried out microbial analysis using aseptically technique
- Conducted antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Analyzed surface and groundwater water samples for the detection of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) based on the USEPA (MPN method)
- Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars as required by faculty supervisors.
- Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment.
- Prepared amphipods (macro vertebrate) foods, an indicator organism used for toxicity testing
- Analyzed and computed raw data using RStudio, SAS, and Excel software
- Carried out biochemical and physicochemical tests including hardness, salinity, alkalinity, nitrate testing in surface and well water.
Summer Field Assistant
Grow Pro Genetics
Hamel, IL
- Harvested, cleaned, and treated red winter wheat seeds
- Used various equipment such as gravity table to separate seeds
- Analyzed seeds data using Microsoft Excel
- Presented toxicological effect of pesticides in soil.
Science Laboratory Teacher
Genius Kids British School
Nigeria
- Demonstrated the use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rules
- Taught, assessed, and graded students in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
- Provided mentorship to high school students for choice of career.
Laboratory intern
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
Nigeria
- Isolated clinical pathogens including serological testing
- Determined the phenotypic and biochemical characteristics of clinical pathogens
- Carried out antimicrobial susceptibility test using the paper disc antibiotics for the treatment of clinical infection.
Education
Master of Science in Environmental Science -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
05-2024
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
12.2018
Skills
- Student assessments
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Technology
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Research Paper Writing
- Experimental Design Development
- Statistical Analysis
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Software including RStudio, SAS and Excel
- Analytical Thinking
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public presentations and oratory skills
Research
- Material Synthesis and Characterization.
- Food Fermentation
- Molecular Identification of bacteria using the 16sRNA technique.
- Investigated antimicrobial resistance mediated by metal contaminants.
- Biomonitoring of surface water for pathogen contamination.
- Risk Assessment
- Emerging contaminants including AgNP
Certification
- Biosafety and Biosecurity Training, Collaborative Institutional Initiative Program Course, 02/2024
- Laboratory Specific Safety Training, 12/2023
Awards
- Research Graduate Grant Award, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), 11/2023
- Alumni Scholarship Award, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), 08/2023
- Competitive Graduate Award (CGA), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), 05/2022
- Geographical Enhancement (GEO) Award, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), 01/2022
Associations
- Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences
- American Society of Microbiology
Publications
- Trends in Serum Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Concentrations in Teenagers and Adults, 1999-2018 NHANES., Nilisha Khadji Sonnenberg, Akinloye Emmanuel Ojewole, Catherine Oluwalopeye Ojewole, Otite Precious Lucky, Joseph Kusi, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20, 6984, 2023
- Temporal and Spatial Trends in Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Horseshoe and Dunlap Lake from 2022 to 2024 (Under Minor Peer Review)
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Surface Water Pathogens Induced by Silver Nanoparticles (Under Minor Peer Review), Otite Precious Lucky
Conference
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Surface Water Pathogens Induced by Silver Nanoparticles, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), Louisville, Kentucky, 11/2023, Poster
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Surface Water Pathogens Induced by Silver Nanoparticles, Research Symposium, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, 04/2023, Poster
Volunteer Experience
- Blood Donor Ambassador, American Red Cross Society, 04/2023, Present, Assist with the disinfection of donor's bed for reuse., Work as a front desk clerk in welcoming donor and scanning IDs before blood and platelet donation, Watch and observe donors for the development of allergic reaction.
- Pro Presenter, Meadow Height Bapt. church, Collinsville, IL, 05/2023, Present, Build songs and sermon slides., Run slides during main service., Maintain instrument and computers for pro-presentation.
References
- Dr. Kusi Joseph, jkusi@siue.edu, 618-650-3115
- Dr. Nicholas Guehlstorf, nguehls@siue.edu, 618-650-3852
- Dr. Femi Adegboyega, nadegbo@siue.edu, 618-650-5644
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
08.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
08.2022 - 05.2023
Summer Field Assistant
Grow Pro Genetics
Science Laboratory Teacher
Genius Kids British School
Laboratory intern
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
Master of Science in Environmental Science -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- Biosafety and Biosecurity Training, Collaborative Institutional Initiative Program Course, 02/2024
- Laboratory Specific Safety Training, 12/2023
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