Rahmat Ikeoluwa Ajibade
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic Laboratory Technologist with extensive experience at Hamad General Hospital, recognized for enhancing test accuracy by 20%. Proficient in quality control procedures and specimen collection, while demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Committed to regulatory compliance and laboratory safety, ensuring high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Hardworking and competent professional with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts, and driven to perform successfully in a solitary role or as part of a team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
EMSL Analytical, Inc.
Indianapolis
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine tests on biological samples to ensure quality and safety.
- Operated laboratory equipment to perform chemical analyses accurately.
- Maintained laboratory inventory by tracking supplies and ordering materials as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to adhere to safety protocols and regulations.
- Documented test results meticulously in laboratory information management systems.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for laboratory processes.
- Trained new staff on equipment use and safety standards effectively.
- Participated in regular inspections to uphold cleanliness and organization in the lab.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks and troubleshooting any malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of test results for review by supervisors or other personnel as required.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware, changing filters.
- Collected samples from various sources for analysis in accordance with established guidelines.
- Conducted quality control testing on incoming materials to ensure accuracy of results.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
- Documented all experimental procedures and results in an organized manner for future reference.
- Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
- Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering supplies and ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Provided feedback on product performance based on test results obtained from experiments conducted.
- Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results.
- Provided technical support to colleagues regarding methods used in experiments or data interpretation.
Laboratory Technologist
Hamad General Hospital
Doha
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
- Verify, record and report lab results on all performed tests.
- Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.
- Executed and analyzed tests in areas including hematology, urinalysis, serology, and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
- Analyzed 300+ tests weekly, increasing accuracy by 20%.
- Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings and surgical specimens).
- Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
- Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CAP, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
- Microbiology Laboratory, Department Of Laboratory, Medicine & Pathology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar (CAP Accredited)
Laboratory Technologist
Primary Health Care Corporation
Doha
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Served as a member of Qatar’s daily COVID-19 test team.
- Collected samples from patients, through a nose-swabbing procedure using proper collection technique that prevents false negative results.
- Prepared the collected samples for safe transportation to the central laboratory where the actual testing takes place.
- Carried out specialized COVID-19 procedures to determine patient.
- Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results on COVID-19 reporting portal.
- Qatar MOPH COVID-19 Project, Doha, Qatar (CAP Accredited)
Laboratory Technologist II /Head of Laboratory
Egbedore L.G. Primary Health Care Centre
Awo
01.2009 - 07.2019
- Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Evaluated and implemented new medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Conducted analyzers' calibrations, ran quality controls of new/or used reagents/ supplies, and did basic troubleshooting as warranted by analyzers' manufacturers.
- Verify unexpected results, took corrective measures, recorded, and reported the incident(s) to state or national programme coordinators/Laboratory Scientists.
- Executed Belgian Damien foundation tuberculosis microscopy programme.
- Medical Laboratory unit, Awo, Nigeria
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Edo State, NigeriaSkills
- LAB INFO SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENTATION
- CERNA/Oracle Health System
- Priviola Urine culture analyzer
- DXU Iris Urine Microscopy analyzer
- GeneXpert for PCR
- BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System
- BioFire Systems
- STD PCR instrument
- Biotech Systems for Shiga toxin and Aspergillus
- Hematology instrumentations
- Phlebotomy
- Troubleshoots equipment problems
- Proven ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgment
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Quality control procedures
- Standard operating procedures
- Data documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Specimen collection
- Biological testing
- Inventory management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Sample collection techniques
- Hazardous waste management
- Microscopy techniques
- ELISA techniques
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample preparation
Affiliations
- Association Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Registered Member, 01/01/12
- Qatar Council for Health Care Professionals, Registered Practitioner/Laboratory Technologist, 01/01/22
Certification
ASCP MLT in view, 12/31/25
Laboratory Instrumentation
- CERNA/Oracle Health System
- Priviola Urine culture analyzer
- DXU Iris Urine Microscopy analyzer
- GeneXpert for PCR
- BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System
- BioFire Systems
- STD PCR instrument
- Biotech Systems for Shiga toxin and Aspergillus
- Hematology instrumentations
Licensure And Trainings
- Licensed Laboratory Technologist, Qatar Council for Health Care Professionals, 08/01/22, A24623
- Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), 05/01/12, RA (MLS) 18764
- CPR And First Aid Training (Trained and Certified), Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar, 12/31/24
- Hamad Medical Corporation CPD Laboratory Training Courses, 01/01/22 - 12/31/24
- Hamad Medical Corporation- CAP Pro-CPD Training Courses, 01/01/22 - 12/31/24
- Training on Tuberculosis Smear Microscopy for Medical Laboratory, WHO National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP)- Nigeria Ministry Health
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
EMSL Analytical, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
Laboratory Technologist
Hamad General Hospital
04.2021 - 01.2025
Laboratory Technologist
Primary Health Care Corporation
08.2020 - 03.2021
Laboratory Technologist II /Head of Laboratory
Egbedore L.G. Primary Health Care Centre
01.2009 - 07.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
Ambrose Alli University