I’m a biotechnology and public health professional with over three years of hands-on laboratory experience and a solid academic foundation in Biochemistry and Global Public Health, currently pursuing an MPH. I’ve worked with molecular diagnostics, GMP/GCP-compliant labs, and health data analysis to support evidence-based policy and research. I thrive in interdisciplinary, multicultural teams and am fluent in English and German, with a passion for translating lab outputs into actionable insights for health research, epidemiology, and policy.

Chukwudi Okolo

I’m a biotechnology and public health professional with over three years of hands-on laboratory experience and a solid academic foundation in Biochemistry and Global Public Health, currently pursuing an MPH. I’ve worked with molecular diagnostics, GMP/GCP-compliant labs, and health data analysis to support evidence-based policy and research. I thrive in interdisciplinary, multicultural teams and am fluent in English and German, with a passion for translating lab outputs into actionable insights for health research, epidemiology, and policy.

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I’m a biotechnology and public health professional with over three years of hands-on laboratory experience and a solid academic foundation in Biochemistry and Global Public Health, currently pursuing an MPH. I’ve worked with molecular diagnostics, GMP/GCP-compliant labs, and health data analysis to support evidence-based policy and research. I thrive in interdisciplinary, multicultural teams and am fluent in English and German, with a passion for translating lab outputs into actionable insights for health research, epidemiology, and policy.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Laboratory Technician at Metabion GmbH
May 1, 2023 - November 28, 2025
Conducted molecular analyses under GMP standards supporting biotech product development. Ensured compliance with quality and safety regulations applicable to biotechnology and health sciences. Collaborated with teams to align lab outputs with scientific and health research goals.
Laboratory Technician at Medicover IMGM
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Performed molecular diagnostics and quantitative analyses contributing to biotech and clinical research. Generated reliable data supporting diagnostic accuracy and health-related decision-making.
Laboratory Assistant at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Researched protein and RNA interactions in Drosophila cells (Förstemann Lab). Conducted ribosome structural biology studies (Beckmann Lab). Investigated immune response mechanisms including necroptosis and pyroptosis (Bernhagen & Hornung Labs).
Working Student at Daimler AG
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Contributed as a working student, supporting technical and laboratory activities in a corporate environment.
Working Student at Daimler AG
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Supported cross-functional projects as a Working Student.
Foreign Exchange Agent at Daysman Bureau de Change
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Handled currency exchange operations and customer service in a financial services setting.
Foreign Exchange Agent at Daysman Bureau de Change
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Handled foreign exchange operations and related administrative tasks.
Computer/Laboratory Analyst at NAFDAC Nigeria
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Analyzed food and drugs for compliance with public health and safety standards. Updated and maintained regulatory databases of licensed pharmaceutical and food products.
Computer Administrator at NIT
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Managed computer systems and IT infrastructure in a technical environment.
Computer Administrator at NIT
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Served as Computer Administrator, overseeing basic IT infrastructure and user support.

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH), Global Public Health at Deggendorf Institute of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
MSc Biochemistry at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BSc Biochemistry at University of Nigeria
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013
Master of Public Health (MPH), Global Public Health at Deggendorf Institute of Technology
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
MSc Biochemistry at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BSc Biochemistry at University of Nigeria
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Other, Government, Non-Profit Organization