Efua Mensimah
Biological Sciences Student
Cape Coast, Ghana | 024 000 0000 | efua.mensimah@email.com
Summary
Biological Sciences student at the University of Cape Coast with lab and field experience in microbiology and ecology. Careful, organised and good at turning data into clear reports. Looking for a research assistant or lab internship.
Work Experience
Research Assistant, UCC Department of Biochemistry
2025- Prepared bacterial cultures and recorded growth results for a water quality study.
- Analysed 120 samples in Excel and helped present the findings to the supervising lecturer.
- Followed biosafety rules and kept the lab notebook up to date.
Field Survey Volunteer, Kakum National Park, Central Region
Jul 2024- Counted and recorded plant species along 5 survey routes.
- Entered field data into a shared spreadsheet at the end of each day.
Education
BSc Biological Sciences2022 – 2026
University of Cape Coast
WASSCE (General Science)2018 – 2021
Wesley Girls' High School, Cape Coast
Projects
- Final-year project: Tested drinking water from 8 community sources for bacteria and compared the results with national guidelines.
- Mangrove Survey: Mapped mangrove cover along a short stretch of coast and wrote a summary for the class.
Key Skills
- Microscopy
- Culturing
- Titration
- PCR basics
- Sterile technique
- Excel
- SPSS
- R basics
- Scientific writing
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Time management
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Fante (Native)
- Twi (Good)
Certifications
- Laboratory Safety Training, UCC
- Introduction to R, Coursera
Awards
- Dean's List, 2024/2025
Interests
- Conservation
- Science writing
- Netball
References
Dr. Yaa Owusu
Lecturer, UCC Biochemistry
Phone: 020 000 0000
Mr. Kojo Arthur
Park Officer, Kakum National Park
Phone: 020 000 0000