About
A molecular scientist and data analyst with over three years of experience, currently serving as a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo. Strong background in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics, complemented by certifications in AI productivity and prompt engineering. Actively contributes to scientific discourse through LinkedIn articles on neuroscience, genomic data analysis, and bioinformatics.
Work
Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Conducting academic and laboratory-based research in molecular biology and genomics at a tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Highlights
Published LinkedIn articles on topics such as memory neuroscience, genomic data analysis, and bioinformatics integration ([ng.linkedin.com](https://ng.linkedin.com/in/olamide-awolaja?upsellOrderOrigin=trk_default_learning%EF%BB%BF&utm_source=openai))
Member of an academic community at UNIMED, established in 2015 ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Medical_Sciences%2C_Ondo?utm_source=openai))
Volunteer – Federal Government Empowerment Programme
|Healthcare Specialist
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Summary
Volunteered to provide healthcare support under a federal programme based in Akure.
Mainland Hospital Yaba (formerly Infectious Disease Hospital)
|Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Performed clinical laboratory analyses in an infectious disease hospital setting.
Volunteer
Nigerian Red Cross Society
|First Aider (Leader)
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Summary
Leading disaster and humanitarian relief efforts as an experienced first aider.
Nigerian Blood Transfusion Service
|Blood Donor Advocate
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Summary
Advocating for blood donation, promoting lifesaving contributions.
Skills
Molecular Biology
PCR, RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, gene expression, agarose gel electrophoresis, genomics.
Data Analysis & Bioinformatics
data analysis, genomics, bioinformatics, Microsoft Excel.
Laboratory Techniques
animal handling, drug delivery, infectious diseases.
Project & Strategic Management
project management, strategic planning, leadership, teamwork.
Soft Skills & Communication
public speaking, volunteering, first aid.