Hussein Elias Adam
Summary
Resourceful Research Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in data analysis, statistical software proficiency, and academic writing. Excel at critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring success in collaborative research environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician, Field Assistant and Research Assistant
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
01.2016 - Current
- Sample collection, Storage and analyses
- DNA extraction and amplification
- EDNA Biodiversity Monitoring-Pilot
- Captive breeding and population monitoring of Kihansi -
- Data Analysis
- Report writing
Trainee
Sokoine University of Agriculture
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Wildlife Forensic DNA Barcoding at Sokoine University of Agriculture Laboratory
- DNA barcoding is the technique for identifying Species using a short, Standardized gene sequence.
- Storage of information relating to field work by Using FIMS
- DNA Extraction, Amplification and Sequencing
- Assembly of sequences and submission to GenBank by using Geneious Software.
Trainee
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Pathogen Genomics and Metagenomics
- Hands on training on PPE doffing and donning
- DNA extraction and amplification by using different platforms such as sanger and nanopore sequencer
- Sequence analysis by using various bioinformatics tools such as Seqscanner, MEGA and Bioedit
- Topics covered -Biosafety and Biosecurity -DNA extraction and amplification -Sequencing -Bioinformatics
Laboratory technician
University of Glasgow
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Experiment 1 of Ecosystem and Evolution of Infectious Disease (EEID) project in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Quantifying helminth egg from wildebeest dungs
- Incubating dungs on already sat plots for Helminth larval recovery quantification.
Trainee
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
Arusha
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Competitive grant writing
- The training was conducted in Arusha-Tanzania at Tanzania wildlife Research Institute Head quarter office under the facilitation of Prof Robison Mdegela from Sokoine university of Agriculture
- Terminologies and Project cycle
- Constraint analysis
- Stakeholder mapping and analysis
- Project selection and relevance
- Project Design Matrix (PDM)
- Theory of change (ToC)
- Budget and work plan
- Searching and responding to calls
- Step by step persuasive writing of concept note and full proposal
- Review process
Laboratory technician
University of Glasgow
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Pilot study on Ecosystem and Evolution of Infectious Disease in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Faecal sample collection and storage
- Parasite recovery by using Flotation and Sedimentation technique.
Trainee
German Primate Centre
04.2016 - 04.2016
- Training on wild animal capture in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania.
- Immobilization Drugs Preparation
- Darting-Drugs remote injection
- Sample collection
Trainee
Sandia National Laboratories
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Biorisk Management-Sandia National Laboratories
- A thorough explanation on Biorisk management and hand on practice on categories and transportation of dangerous goods
- Risk Assessment
- Class 6.2 Dangerous goods shipping
- General awareness
Education
BSc. - Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences
Sokoine University of Agriculture
01.2021
Ordinary Diploma - Laboratory Science and technology
Mbeya University of Science and technology
01.2015
Ordinary Level Secondary Education -
Nyarugusu Secondary School
01.2011
Skills
- Computer literate
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Power Point
- Basics in python
- Basics in C
- Basics in C
- Internet usage
References
- Mr Samwel Mtoka, Director, Kingupira Wildlife Research Center, 0784422530, mtokasamuel@yahoo.com
- Joshua J. Malago (PhD), Professor, Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Sokoine University of Agriculture, 0755385610, jmalago@sua.ac.tz, P.O. Box 3203, Morogoro, Morogoro, Tanzania
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above given information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/10/93
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Other Skills
Computer literate, Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Basics in python, C, C++ and Internet usage, Full clean driving license
Timeline
Trainee
Sokoine University of Agriculture
03.2023 - 04.2023
Trainee
03.2023 - 04.2023
Laboratory technician
University of Glasgow
05.2022 - 07.2022
Trainee
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
01.2022 - 02.2022
Laboratory technician
University of Glasgow
05.2017 - 07.2017
Trainee
German Primate Centre
04.2016 - 04.2016
Trainee
Sandia National Laboratories
01.2016 - 01.2016
Laboratory Technician, Field Assistant and Research Assistant
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
01.2016 - Current
BSc. - Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Ordinary Diploma - Laboratory Science and technology
Mbeya University of Science and technology
Ordinary Level Secondary Education -
Nyarugusu Secondary School
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