Fiada Mothapo

FIADA TUMELO MOTHAPO Address: 4633 Ililiba Section, Tembisa, East Rand, 1632. Email-Cell:- Summary A Medical scientist with overall laboratory experience of 7 years in molecular biology, microbiology and virology. Competent in performing diagnostic molecular and microbiological tests, interpreting data, troubleshooting laboratory malfunctions, quality assurances, journal article presentation, training staff, writing reports and validating laboratory methods/ techniques. I am motivated, professional and have a sense of urgency towards work. Work experience Medical Scientist (NICD, Center of Tuberculosis- July2018-July 2020-Internship completed) Key responsibilities:  Performs specialized reference microbiological tests so that patients receive the appropriate treatment  Performs microbiological surveillance functions, including samples processing, data capturing and data analysis, to ensure comprehensive knowledge is built up about the relevant microorganisms.  Performs molecular biology test to enable the laboratory to study microorganisms in more depth and enhance knowledge and keep abreast with current research  Perform R&D processes and sources funding for projects under supervision to improve laboratory services.  Actively participate in the laboratory’s quality management systems to ensure the laboratory produces accurate and reliable results.  Performs administrative procurement and equipment maintenance duties to ensure the smooth running of the laboratory  Assist with quality assessment programs to help teach and upgrade the quality of laboratories  Assist with teaching and training offered by the laboratory to ensure that the participants are taught the correct methodology and their knowledge is improved  Present at the research forums, journal clubs and the conferences and prepare scientific reports and manuscripts, as necessary Internship project: Evaluation of novel commercial molecular methods for the detection of rifampicin and isoniazid resistance prediction. Learner Medical Scientist (September 2015-July 2018), Ampath Laboratories, Molecular Biology department Key responsibilities:  Processing of specimens in the Automated systems  Analyze the isolated DNA/RNA on different platforms to ensure efficient delivery of results  Enter analyzed results in the laboratory systems and report them to the doctors  Perform Qualitative and Qualitative tests  Troubleshoot invalid assays and Instrumental errors  Perform maintenance and calibration on the instruments  Assist with the development and evaluation of new tests  Perform accreditation and Quality related tasks  Perform admin tasks, receive specimens and resolve queries  Prepare and present articles in Journal clubs for CDP points Student Medical technician (August 2013-August 2015), Lancet Laboratory, Molecular pathology department. Key responsibilities: To perform routine assays to detect pathogens based on SOP. Maintain, troubleshoot and calibrate instruments to ensure they work at an optimal level. Report the results to the doctors, pathologists and resolves queries. Occasionally worked at the admin bench. Academic background and training  Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Microbiology, University of Pretoria, 2012 o o  Bachelor of Science (undergraduate), University of Witwatersrand, 2011 o    Project: Evaluation of MALDI-TOF-MS (Matrix Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry) in the identification of Cryptococcus and Candida species. Major Courses: Medical Microbiology and Applied Research Methods Major courses: Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology and Animal development GCP Basic Course, Wits Health Consortium, 2015 Basic Monitoring course, African Clinical Research Organization (ACRO), 2015. Good Laboratory practice course, PPD, 2020 Skills        Molecular diagnostics (DNA/RNA extractions , Real-time PCR, diagnostics using various methods) Proteomics: MALDI-TOF Phenotypic diagnostics (Viral loads, Microscopy, ELISA, DST, Culturing and Cryptic) Method validation Whole genome sequencing (trained) Metagenomics (trained) Bioinformatics ( trained on using Software tools such as Bionumerics, Enterobase, CLC,        PathogenWatch, Center for Genomic Epidemiology) Technical skills (Troubleshooting) Analytical and Research skills Computer Literacy Interpersonal and Communications skills Fast Learner Medical data analysis/Interpretations Data capturing References Name: Tracey Shabangu, Medical Technologist Company: National Health Laboratory Services Email:-Tell:- Cell:- Name: Nadia Minenza, Application Specialist Company: Biomerieux South Africa Email:-Tell:- Name: Yolanda Lewis, Project Coordinator and Clinical Research Associate Company: African Clinical Research Organization Tel:- Name: Zacharia Mabena , Assistant Biosafety Technician, Medical Technologist Company : Division of Biosafety and Biosecurity, National Institute of Communicable Diseases A Division of National Health Laboratory Service Tel:- | Cell:--| www.nicd.ac.za Name: Dr. Judith Mwansa-Kambafwile, Epidemiologist: Company: Centre for Tuberculosis & WHO TB Supranational Reference Laboratory National Institute for Communicable Diseases, A Division of the National Health Laboratory Service Telephone: - Mobile: - Email:-| www.nicd.ac.za