Justice Ackon
Killeen
Summary
I am an enthusiastic Biologist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. I am proactive with excellent communication skills. I am a reliable and a dedicated team player with a hardworking and
resourceful approach. I have an open mindset of implementing new ideas to achieve success. I seek an environment that will offer me the opportunity to learn and utilize skills and experience to the benefit of both the institution and myself.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Soldier
US Army
05.2022 - Current
- Lead soldiers as the NCOIC to Provide HVAC and Power services for troops in Syria.
- Secure and protect military property, assets, and personnel.
- Lead HVAC NCO at BCO 553 DSSB, Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Performed various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion.
- Prepared reagents and / or media in the department and Prepared specimens at workstations for testing.
- Logged samples correctly into a computerized tracking system.
- Conducted DNA, RNA, and protein extraction and quantification using gel electrophoresis and spectrophotometer.
- Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to achieve precise test results.
- Processed bacterial and viral testings using Panther
Laboratory Technician
Ridge Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed venipunctures and capillary punctures on patients
- Collected, labeled, and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Performed PCR, Gel electrophoresis, and qRT-PCR on DNA samples.
- Prepared Lab media and reagents.
- Microbiology analysis, endotoxin testing, and microbial genetics.
- Biochemical analysis of blood samples.
Student Research Lab Assistant
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
03.2017 - 06.2018
- DNA and RNA isolation.
- Performed PCR analysis.
- verified the purity of total RNA by UV spectrophotometer combined with Agarose gel Electrophoresis, Gene Cloning, qRT-PCR, Northern Blot, and Bioinformatic analysis
Intern
TaKaRa Biotechnology Co. Ltd
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Nucleic acid isolation, PCR analysis, Gene Cloning, qRT-PCR, Northern Blot and Bioinformatics analysis
Research Officer
Research, Quality Control Company, COCOBOD
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Biochemical and Physical analysis of Cocoa Beans
- Mycotoxin Analysis
- Pesticide residue analysis
- Evaluation of Pesticides
Intern
Ghana Standards Authority
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Immunohistochemistry
- Cut test analysis.
- Fine needle Aspiration (FNA).
- Tissue Processing.
- Microscopic examination of processed tissues to identify cancerous cells for proper prescription.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Jiangsu University of Science And Technology
Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2015
Skills
- Ability to Precisely follow Lab Protocols
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Bioinformatic Analysis
- Multitasking abilities
- PCR and qRT-PCR analysis
- Quality Control
- Research, Data storage and processing
- DNA, RNA and Protein Analysis
- Clinical lab settings
- Specimen preparation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Gene sequencing
Languages
English
some Chinese
References
- James Webber, Laboratory Supervisor, Quest Diagnostics, Tucker, Georgia, +1 (336) 408-9768, james.a.webber@questdiagnostics.com
- Bifang Hao, Associate Professor, Sericultural Research Institute, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, +86 51185616659, bfhao@just.edu.cn
- Mr Willam Azalekor, Deputy Research Manager, Research Department, Tema, +233 (0)303 203 394, +233 (0)244 267 242, +233 (0)506 578 236, wewinky2001@yahoo.com, Willam.azalekor@qcc-cocobod.org
- Dr. Foster Kyei, Senior Lecturer, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Cape Coast, +233547982292, fkyei@ucc.edu.gh
- LT Torres Joshua, GSE Platoon Leader, 553 BCO DSSB, Fort Cavazos, Texas, +1 (910) 257-5048, joshuamil.torres.mil@army.mil
- SFC Floyd Tyrone Tremayne, GSE Platoon Sergeant, 553 BCO DSSB, Texas, +1 (912) 344-6122, tyrone.t.floyd2.mil@army.mil
Timeline
Soldier
US Army
05.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Quest Diagnostics
09.2021 - 05.2022
Laboratory Technician
Ridge Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2019
Student Research Lab Assistant
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
03.2017 - 06.2018
Intern
TaKaRa Biotechnology Co. Ltd
01.2017 - 02.2017
Research Officer
Research, Quality Control Company, COCOBOD
07.2015 - 08.2016
Intern
Ghana Standards Authority
05.2014 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Biology
Jiangsu University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
Similar Profiles
Jennifer ReaganJennifer Reagan
Joint Fire Support Specialist at US ArmyJoint Fire Support Specialist at US Army
Gilson Dos Santos FilhoGilson Dos Santos Filho
Combat Medic (68W) at US ArmyCombat Medic (68W) at US Army
Karlyn Viera-MercadoKarlyn Viera-Mercado
Military Police Officer at US ArmyMilitary Police Officer at US Army