Joel Tchafack

20201 Halethorpe Lane, Germantown, MD 20876

(301) 331-3718 tkjmart@gmail.com
Permanent Work Authorization. No Visa Sponsorship Required.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Clinical and biological research laboratory scientist with Masters in Molecular Biology, three years of
experience in biomolecular research practice, and two years of experience in a clinical laboratory.

Key Skills
Maintenance of cell cultures, sample testing in accordance to SOP
Support assay development and research, develop and document new scientific procedures
Molecular cloning of cell fragments
Perform data entry research using various programs: Word, Excel, SPSS, Prism
Bilingual in English and French

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Molecular Biologist 10/2010 07/2013
Vrije University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Prepared study documents, protocols, analytical plans, and notes according to directives from
head of immunology lab for research projects related to nanobodies
Wrote, edited and applied detailed scientific research and clinical laboratory protocols
Radio-labeled antibodies with radioactive Tc isotopes, ran dynamic CT scans to trace the bio-
distribution of these antibodies in rats
Collected, organized and maintained patient records and research data files

Laboratory Scientist 09/2008 10/2010
Polyclinic Muna, Douala, Cameroon
Largest privately owned clinical hospital in Cameroon providing 24-hour patient treatment and care
Screened participants and obtained information consent forms to collected fluid samples
Coordinated and maintained patient schedules, and conducted follow-up with study participants
and/or family members via phone or in person
Worked with several medical laboratory workers to develop questionnaires and forms for
research protocols as needed
Collaborated with researchers to write literature reviews and analysis based on the scientific data
collected, related to topics of malaria, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and liver infections
Assisted with collection of medical/clinical information from patient medical files for preparation of
research protocols
Organized and managed work schedules

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Sale Agent 01/2014 - present
Washingtonian Express, Germantown, USA
Market and sell gasoline, groceries, cookies, drinks, and other store items
Write and edit proposals for new contracts and organize appointments to train new employees

EDUCATION
M.Sc., Molecular Biology 2013
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Thesis: Assessment of properties affecting the differential biodistribution and clearance of nanobodies by
generated chimera

B.S., Biochemistry 2008
University of Bue, Cameroon

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Medication Technician, Certification, CRP, First Aid, Certificate in Gerontology