Olamide Awolaja

Junior Research Fellow | Molecular Scientist | Data Analyst

Akure, NG.

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

University of Medical Sciences, Ondo

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Junior Research Fellow

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))

HNG Tech

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Data Analyst

, , Nigeria

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Summary

Analyzed data projects as part of a small software/education-focused team.

54gene

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Molecular Scientist

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Worked on molecular research and biotechnology projects at an African genomics company.

Highlights

Part of a biotech research team in genomic initiatives ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abasi_Ene-Obong?utm_source=openai))

Federal University of Technology, Akure

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Project Lead

Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led research or academic projects at a tertiary technology-focused institution.

Volunteer – Federal Government Empowerment Programme

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Healthcare Specialist

Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

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Summary

Volunteered to provide healthcare support under a federal programme based in Akure.

National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja

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Plant Quality Manager

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed plant quality assurance activities at a national biotechnology agency.

Mainland Hospital Yaba (formerly Infectious Disease Hospital)

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Performed clinical laboratory analyses in an infectious disease hospital setting.

Volunteer

First Aider (Leader)

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Nigerian Red Cross Society

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Leading disaster and humanitarian relief efforts as an experienced first aider.

Blood Donor Advocate

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Nigerian Blood Transfusion Service

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Advocating for blood donation, promoting lifesaving contributions.

Education

Datacamp

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Certificate Data Science Grade:

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Master of Technology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Grade:

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Bachelor’s Biology & Entomology Grade:

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.