Mbia Job Henri

Nationality: Cameroonian | DOB: 25/03/1991 | Gender: Male

Address: Ari, Village Yassa, Douala, Cameroon

Work Experience

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Douala Gyneco-obstetric and Pediatric Hospital

Department: Molecular Biology Unit / Department of Laboratory and Clinical Biology

Dates: 03 Feb 2020 – Present | Location: Yassa, Douala, Cameroon

• Performed routine molecular diagnostic analyses
• Assisted in research activities and trained academic interns
• Maintained standard lab equipment

As Member of Quality Assurance Committee:

• Managed laboratory equipment and documented maintenance
• Participated in and facilitated QMS training for staff
• Monitored routine quality assurance activities

Reviewer – RSIS International

Dates: 11 June 2025 – Present

• Provided unbiased, timely reviews of submitted manuscripts
• Assessed methodology, objectives, references, and conclusions
• Minimum of 300 words required per review

Education

• MSc in Genomic Medicine and Healthcare – University of South Wales, UK (Jun 2021 – Sep 2022)
• BSc Hons in Medical Laboratory Science – University of Bamenda, Cameroon (Dec 2013 – Dec 2017)

Trainings & Certifications

• Peer Review Excellence Online Training – IOP Publishing (14–15 Jun 2025)
• QuantStudio 7 Flex Software Basic Training – ThermoFisher (14 Jun 2021)

Publications

• 2024: Hepatitis D Virus & Liver Cancer in Central Africa – IJRIAS
• 2025: Multiplex PCR vs Antigen Testing for Rotavirus – IJRSI

Internships

• Medical Laboratory Science Intern – Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Chantal Biya International Reference Centre (Mar 2018 – Apr 2019)

Professional Memberships

• Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) – Since 2023
• African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) – Since 2022

Conferences & Seminars

• ADLM Webinar: Diagnostic Stewardship (Jun 2025) – Link
• AACC Webinar: Multiplex PCR for STIs (Nov 2023)
• EURAXESS Webinar: Scientific Research in Africa (Dec 2022)
• DECODE LIFE: Genomes to Pathways Workshop (Dec 2022)

Management & Leadership

Laboratory Equipment Manager – Responsible for:

• Installation, verification, SOP creation, and preventive maintenance
• Proper documentation and coordination with suppliers
• Training lab staff on handling and quality assurance practices

Languages

• English: Listening C1, Reading C2, Writing C1, Speaking C1
• French: Listening B2, Reading B2, Writing B1, Speaking B2
• Mother Tongue: Bankon