Agness Mpongo

Experience

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  Ifakara Health Institute

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Research Officer

  •To perform routine tests in assigned area of the laboratory as per current SOP•To make sure that all safety procedures are adhered to when collecting, labeling and storing all laboratory specimens. •To perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), and cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen for immunological studies. •To perform malaria antibody ELISAs, and ELISPOT assays • Separation and storage of serum and plasma samples. •Performing line probe assay for genotypic drug sensitivity test. •Performing Molecular diagnosis techniques like (Multiplex real time PCR for Malaria diagnosis) and TB (Gene Xpert)•Using COBAS INTEGRA plus in biochemistry for the liver function test. •Daily QC performing of machines before running of sample and daily, weekly and monthly machine maintenance (sysmex machine and COBAS INTEGRA)•Identifying and detecting infectious microorganisms from various clinical samples using modern immunodiagnostic techniques and methods. •Troubleshooting minor technical faults in machines using operation manual, document the action, and report to Laboratory manager Show less

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  Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute

  Jun 2020 - now

  Research Officer / Biotechnologist

  Duties including ;• Tissue Culture (Potato Breeding)• Stem propagation• Plan, design, and organize experiments to implement tissue culture techniques in accordance with the program objectives.• Collect and maintain up to date records of data and observations of the experiments.• Analyze the data and observations and prepare reports at specified intervals as agreed upon.• Work with and provide assistance to greenhouse personnel in the transplanting of in vitro-produced plants, ensuring that forms are completed for use of greenhouse space as well as complete records of the history of the plants.• Work with other personnel and participate in laboratory activities including planning of media preparation, ensuring stocks are made and supplies are ordered when needed, planning use of facilities, and keeping apparatus and facilities in workable and safe condition. Show less