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I’m Esther Thaulo, a detail-focused Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in Malawi’s clinical and research environments, including the Malawi–Liverpool–Wellcome Trust programme and Mwaiwathu Private Hospital. I’m used to producing accurate, confidential documentation where even small errors matter, and I’m fluent in both English and Chichewa—skills that help me communicate clearly with clinicians, patients, and research teams. Now I offer the same precision remotely through transcription, medical/health-focused translation, virtual assistance, and tutoring. I’m reliable with deadlines, comfortable working independently, and experienced in training students and onboarding colleagues, which carries naturally into one-to-one teaching in science subjects like biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology.…I’m Esther Thaulo, a detail-focused Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in Malawi’s clinical and research environments, including the Malawi–Liverpool–Wellcome Trust programme and Mwaiwathu Private Hospital. I’m used to producing accurate, confidential documentation where even small errors matter, and I’m fluent in both English and Chichewa—skills that help me communicate clearly with clinicians, patients, and research teams. Now I offer the same precision remotely through transcription, medical/health-focused translation, virtual assistance, and tutoring. I’m reliable with deadlines, comfortable working independently, and experienced in training students and onboarding colleagues, which carries naturally into one-to-one teaching in science subjects like biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology.

Esther Thaulo

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I’m Esther Thaulo, a detail-focused Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in Malawi’s clinical and research environments, including the Malawi–Liverpool–Wellcome Trust programme and Mwaiwathu Private Hospital. I’m used to producing accurate, confidential documentation where even small errors matter, and I’m fluent in both English and Chichewa—skills that help me communicate clearly with clinicians, patients, and research teams. Now I offer the same precision remotely through transcription, medical/health-focused translation, virtual assistance, and tutoring. I’m reliable with deadlines, comfortable working independently, and experienced in training students and onboarding colleagues, which carries naturally into one-to-one teaching in science subjects like biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology.…I’m Esther Thaulo, a detail-focused Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in Malawi’s clinical and research environments, including the Malawi–Liverpool–Wellcome Trust programme and Mwaiwathu Private Hospital. I’m used to producing accurate, confidential documentation where even small errors matter, and I’m fluent in both English and Chichewa—skills that help me communicate clearly with clinicians, patients, and research teams. Now I offer the same precision remotely through transcription, medical/health-focused translation, virtual assistance, and tutoring. I’m reliable with deadlines, comfortable working independently, and experienced in training students and onboarding colleagues, which carries naturally into one-to-one teaching in science subjects like biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology.

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I’m Esther Thaulo, a detail-focused Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in Malawi’s clinical and research environments, including the Malawi–Liverpool–Wellcome Trust programme and Mwaiwathu Private Hospital. I’m used to producing accurate, confidential documentation where even small errors matter, and I’m fluent in both English and Chichewa—skills that help me communicate clearly with clinicians, patients, and research teams.

Now I offer the same precision remotely through transcription, medical/health-focused translation, virtual assistance, and tutoring. I’m reliable with deadlines, comfortable working independently, and experienced in training students and onboarding colleagues, which carries naturally into one-to-one teaching in science subjects like biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chichewa; Chewa; Nyanja

Fluent

Portuguese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Medical Laboratory Scientist at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital

April 1, 2021 - Present

Processed and analysed patient samples across haematology, microbiology, biochemistry and parasitology; recorded, verified and reported results into patient records and laboratory information systems with accurate formatting. Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information. Met same-day and same-hour turnaround times for emergency and critical results. Prepared laboratory reports, quality control logs and monthly summaries. Managed reagent stock and consumables to prevent shortages. Trained and mentored students on clinical attachment and oriented new staff; communicated with clinicians, nurses and patients in English and Chichewa and supported Portuguese-speaking patients when needed.

Satellite Laboratory Technologist at ICAP at Columbia University, Malawi

January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Supported laboratory testing and specimen handling for the Malawi Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (MPHIA), following survey protocols for sample collection, labelling, testing and result recording to maintain data quality; communicated procedures and results to survey participants in English and Chichewa with sensitivity and professionalism.

Satellite Laboratory Technologist at ICAP at Columbia University

January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Supported specimen handling and laboratory testing for the Malawi Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (MPHIA), following strict survey protocols for sample collection, labeling, testing and result recording. Maintained data quality across a large-scale national study. Communicated test procedures and results to survey participants with sensitivity and professionalism in English and Chichewa.

Research Assistant at Malawi–Liverpool–Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Programme

September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Carried out laboratory testing and sample processing to research-grade standards. Recorded study data accurately into research databases and case report forms according to data-quality and documentation protocols. Worked in line with ethical requirements and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice, including informed consent and participant confidentiality. Liaised with research participants in English and Chichewa, explaining procedures clearly to participants from varied educational backgrounds.