Sharon Muzambi
North Haven,CT
Summary
Dedicated and diligent Medical Laboratory Scientist licensed with the Medical Laboratory Scientist Council of Zimbabwe with close to 3 years of experience in hospital and private laboratory settings. Seeking a position to utilize knowledge and skills for professional growth, while continually learning and seeking new challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
GENAU PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
Harare,Zimbabwe
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Packaged specimens for external referrals
- Coordinated specimen sorting including FIFO, aliquot, and storage
- Efficiently handled specimen entries within the Laboratory Information System
- Analyzed specimens for the presence of microorganisms using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, molecular diagnostics, and microscopic examination.
- Ensuring the implementation and supporting all Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) protocols on all laboratory processes as per ISO:15189
- Implemented 5S principles to ensure biosafety compliance.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
MARONDERA PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Specimen reception, packaging for referrals, sorting, registration in LIMS and processing in Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Serology, Virology, and Chemistry departments and releasing and documenting results
- Maintained laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures by performing laboratory External/Internal Quality Control tests and Inter laboratory comparisons
- Ensuring the implementation and supporting all Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) protocols on all laboratory processes as per ISO:15189
- Supporting the Laboratory in preparation of SADCAS Accreditation
- Participated in continuing education programs ,workshops,seminars,information sessions to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (PATHOLOGY)
MPILO CENTRAL HOSPITAL
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Receiving, processing and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist
- Sorting specimen according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in histology logbook
- Embedding specimen cut by pathologist into blocks and fixes in formalin
- Operating instrumentation for issue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections and staining of slides
- Preparing solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards written procedures
- Performing and monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and places orders for replacements as requires
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
LANCET CLINICAL LABORATORIES & NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Processing of specimens in Hematology, Serology, Biochemistry, Blood Bank Histology and Microbiology under supervision
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for laboratory operations.
- Maintained cleanliness in the laboratory environment by cleaning surfaces, sterilizing equipment, and disposing waste properly.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science Honors Degree
AFRICA UNIVERSITY
06-2023
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Pro-active and reliable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- High computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office tools
- Holder of a clean class 4 driving license
- Proficient with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Knowledge of Quality Management System ISO 15189
- Venipuncture Proficiency
- Microscopic Analysis
- Equipment Operation
- Laboratory safety protocols
Languages
English
Full Professional
Shona
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
GENAU PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
03.2024 - 08.2024
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
MARONDERA PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
04.2023 - 02.2024
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (PATHOLOGY)
MPILO CENTRAL HOSPITAL
02.2023 - 03.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
LANCET CLINICAL LABORATORIES & NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE ZIMBABWE
08.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science Honors Degree
AFRICA UNIVERSITY
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