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SISSE B. DIAKITE

Apex,NC

Summary

Dependable and enthusiastic employee dedicated to contributing to company success while continuously expanding and refining skills. Recognized for being hardworking, ethical, and detail oriented. Experienced in cell culture, molecular biology techniques, utilization of various probes, using information system (Glims) to manage laboratory data, and delivering engaging presentations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Microbiologist

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
08.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Contractor for Pfizer in Method Transfer and Validation department
  • Lab work trainings (PH meter, Biosafety cabinet clean and use, Laminar Flow, Balance, Lab cleanings)
  • Microbiology assays (Experience with validation assays like Bioburden membrane filtration and spread plate assays , Endotoxin training ongoing, shadowed suitability testing, helped in setting up purity assays )
  • Helping to make reagents for certain assays
  • Glims trainings and use for recording assay data and reagent management
  • GMP trainings for data management
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Trained to train new employees
  • Glims Business Review
  • Participating in morning tier meetings and scheduling meetings
  • Meet regularly with manager or SME to schedule training and coordinate assays.

Laboratory Technician

University of Florida
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Design and conduct experiments detecting microbial contaminants in 200 water samples, focusing on Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • Proficient in PCR, DNA extraction, and bacterial culturing.
  • Conduct growth curve analyses and utilize Biolog Omni Log Screening machine.
  • Prepare laboratory materials including agarose gel, LB plates, and media.

Intern in Antimicrobial Resistance Lab (Czyz Lab)

UF Microbiology and Cell Science Department
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Set up bacterial growth flasks with mastery.
  • Detected bacteriophages in water samples using plating methods.
  • Practiced phage isolation for purification, distinguishing between lytic and lysogenic phages.

Intern in Immunology Lab (Larkin Lab)

UF Microbiology and Cell Science Department
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Mastered cell culturing techniques for various applications.
  • Mastered Cell Biology techniques such as western blotting, cell lysis, MTT assay, and Immunofluorescence.
  • Created and presented scientific posters at symposiums.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Cell Science

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Experimental design
  • Organizational Skills
  • Laboratory skills
  • Cell Biology Techniques
  • Technical skills (Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
  • Python for biologists
  • Languages: English, French, Spanish, Soninke, Bambara

Timeline

Quality Control Microbiologist

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
08.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician

University of Florida
08.2023 - 05.2024

Intern in Antimicrobial Resistance Lab (Czyz Lab)

UF Microbiology and Cell Science Department
06.2023 - 07.2023

Intern in Immunology Lab (Larkin Lab)

UF Microbiology and Cell Science Department
05.2021 - 05.2023

Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences

Santa Fe College

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Cell Science

University of Florida

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