MELLISSA MUSAKIWA
**** ********* **** ********, ****** Zimbabwe
Cell:077*******/071*******
Email:adyngf@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn:Mimy Musey
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A self driven initiated biotechnology graduate with a record of achievement providing outstanding research skills, comprehensive knowledge of all standards regulations and operational dexterity in the face paced laboratory environment. Able to combine current academic knowledge and theoretical trainjng with practical experience to provide solutions oriented services.
A great motivator who thrives off positive results and seeks opportunities to continue learnong and growing. Demonstrates excepetional problem solvimg skills by responding quickly to problems and generating effective solutions. Eloquent in English language. Excellent work ethic, motivated to perform well both individually and in a team context. Maintains a thorough grasp of industry trends and research innovation
EDUCATION
2016-2020 : Bachel of Science Honours Degree, Chinhoyi University of Technology
Majors: Biotechnology
Degree Class: Upper second class
Course Highlights: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Virology; Fermentation Biotechnology; Immunology; Microbiology; Food Biotechnology; Environmental and Bioengineering; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
WORK EXPERIENCE
2018 - 2019: Biotechnology Intern, Pathology officer, Department of Research and Specialist services
Identifying disease causative agents in plants
Recommending the correct measures to be taken and chemicals to be applied to incur the disease
Carried out a project in Evaluating the efficacy of herbal plant extracts in inhibiting contamination by Aspergillus flavus in local groundnut seed varieties
Developed a disease resistant new variety
ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP
2017: Vice President of the Biotechnology Club, Chinhoyi University of Technology
Clean licensed driver
SKILLS
Technology
BLAST
SPSS
Computer literacy
Proficient in Microsoft skills including MS Word, Excel, Acess and PowerPoint ( Computer Operations Package certificate HEXCO)
Research
Quantitative and Qualitative research skills
Data collection and data analysis experience
Soft Skills
Interpersonal
Good communication
Eloquency
Core competencies
Biotechnology
Statistical analysis
Quality assurance/testing
Team leadership/motivation
Technical communication
Instrumentation
Workflow streaming
Industry Knowledge
- Operates in level II biosafety lab
- Operates in ESCO Class II type A2 Laminar flowhood
-Chromatography procedures
-Fluorescence microscopy
-Distillation,liquid-liquid extraction, recrystallisation, gas collection washing and filtration
-Analysis of filtration,precipitation,desiccation weighing and ashing of solids
-DNA isolation and purification procedures
-Plasmid transformation and recombination procedures
REFERENCES
Doctor Z Chikwambi
Senior Lecturer,/ Biotechnology Chairperson Chinhoyi University of Technology
Cell:077*-***-***
Email:adyngf@r.postjobfree.com
Doctor T Chisango
Senior Lecturer; Chinhoyi University of Technology
Cell: 077*******
Email:adyngf@r.postjobfree.com
Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agriculture Center
Fifth Street, PO Box CY594
Causeway; Harare