BRIGHT KUMI

Medical Laboratory Scientist

4 Adjah abasa street, East Legon, Accra, GH

About

Highly skilled and technically proficient Medical Laboratory Scientist with 8+ years of experience in clinical diagnostics and laboratory operations, specializing in Chemical Pathology, Endocrinology, and Serology. Proven expertise in adhering to ISO 15189:2012 standards, optimizing workflow, and leading technical teams to ensure accurate and timely results. Committed to advancing laboratory efficiency and quality within the ever-evolving science community.

Work Experience

Medical Lab Scientist (Locum)

GPHA Clinic, Tema

Oct 2024 - May 2025

Tema, Greater Accra Region, GH

Provided comprehensive laboratory services as a locum Medical Lab Scientist, performing diverse diagnostic procedures across multiple disciplines.

  • Performed over 200+ routine laboratory tests weekly across Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Parasitology, ensuring accurate and timely patient diagnoses.
  • Conducted phlebotomy procedures for 50+ patients daily, ensuring patient comfort and sample integrity.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and reagents, maintaining inventory and ensuring readiness for diagnostic procedures.

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemical Pathology Department

MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited

Sep 2016 - May 2025

Ghana, Greater Accra Region, GH

Led laboratory operations and quality assurance within the Chemical Pathology Department, ensuring adherence to international standards and contributing to staff development.

  • Supervised daily operations for the Endocrinology/Serology unit from 2021 to 2022, overseeing staff and ensuring accurate diagnostic output.
  • Conducted analytical procedures for over 100+ tests daily, ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 15189:2012 standards for quality management.
  • Trained 15+ new laboratory staff on departmental routines, analytical procedures, and quality control protocols, reducing onboarding time by 20%.
  • Collaborated with management and engineers to implement quality assurance programs and troubleshoot analyzer errors, improving operational efficiency by 15%.
  • Provided critical backup support for the Molecular Biology Department, ensuring continuity of services during peak periods and staff absences.
  • Coordinated practical sessions for 50+ Medical Lab Science students from Radford University, enhancing hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
  • Contributed as a Health and Safety Committee member, developing and implementing safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents by 10%.
  • Managed Cold Room operations for the Application Support Department, ensuring optimal storage conditions for sensitive reagents and samples.

National Service Person

Regional Hospital Koforidua

Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

Koforidua, Eastern Region, GH

Gained foundational laboratory experience as a National Service Person, performing a wide range of analytical and quality assurance activities.

  • Executed pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical procedures across 7 key laboratory sections including Hematology, Chemical Pathology, and Microbiology, processing an average of 100 samples daily.
  • Applied quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results, contributing to a 98% success rate in external quality assessment schemes.
  • Managed and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality for uninterrupted service delivery.

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Sep 2011 - Aug 2015

Kumasi, Ashanti Region, GH

General Science

Opoku Ware School

May 2011

Kumasi, Ashanti Region, GH

General Studies

AngloGold Ashanti School

Apr 2007

Obuasi, Ashanti Region, GH

Certificates

Fire Marshal Training

The Ghana National Fire Service

Dec 2021

User Training and Competency on Thermofischer Phadia 250

MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited

Dec 2018

Operator Training on Roche Ampliprep and TaqMan 480

MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited

Dec 2018

Basic Operator Training on Beckman ACCESS 2 and DXI 800

MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited

Dec 2017

Basic Operator Training on Roche Cobas E411

MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limited

Dec 2017

Allied Health Professional Council Registration (PIN: 09002917)

Allied Health Professional Council (A.H.P.C)

Sep 2016

Biostatistics and Computer Aided Research Application

Dept. of Molecular Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Dec 2015

Publications

Modified DNA Extraction Technique for Use in Resource-Limited Settings: Comparison of Salting Out Methods versus QIAamp Blood Mini Kit

Co-author

Co-authored a publication comparing DNA extraction techniques, specifically Salting Out Methods versus QIAamp Blood Mini Kit, for use in resource-limited settings.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

  • Analytical Procedures
  • Pre-analytical Activities
  • Post-analytical Activities
  • Phlebotomy
  • DNA Extraction
  • Quality Control
  • Troubleshooting

Clinical Disciplines

  • Chemical Pathology
  • Endocrinology
  • Serology
  • Haematology
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Blood Banking
  • TB Laboratory Investigations
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry

Laboratory Equipment

  • Roche Cobas E411
  • Beckman ACCESS 2
  • DXI 800
  • Roche Ampliprep
  • TaqMan 480
  • Thermofisher Phadia 250
  • Analyzers

Quality Management

  • ISO 15189:2012
  • Quality Assurance
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Process Improvement

Leadership & Training

  • Supervision
  • Staff Training
  • Mentoring
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Coordination

Safety & Compliance

  • Health and Safety Protocols
  • Fire Safety
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Regulatory Compliance

Research & Data

  • Biostatistics
  • Computer Aided Research Application
  • Research
  • Data Analysis

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability

Interests

Hobbies

  • Mentoring
  • Listening to music
  • Swimming

References

Dr. Elikem Kumahor

Specialist Chemical Pathologist, MDS-Lancet Laboratories Ghana Limted, Tel: +233 549 429 192

Mrs. Beatrice Krah

Noguchi Research Institute, UG, Tel: 0244976345

Dr. Samuel Asamoah-Sakyi

Department of Molecular Medicine, KNUST, [email protected], Tel: 0244530214