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Hire Mariah Ndilimeke M.

Namibia

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Molecular Biologist | qPCR, TB Diagnostics & Public Health Research

Profile Summary

I am a Molecular Biologist with an MSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, currently enrolling for a PhD in Public Health. My expertise includes molecular biology, biotechnology, and microbiology, with a strong focus on tuberculosis (TB) and HIV diagnostics and public health laboratory research. I have hands-on experience in DNA/RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, PCR, gel electrophoresis, microbial culture, antimicrobial activity assays, and laboratory quality control, as well as clinical sample handling, data collection, and analysis. I have taught applied anatomy, introductory physiology, applied microbiology, biochemistry, and biophysics at the university level for 3 years. I am detail-oriented and available for research support, molecular assays, data interpretation, literature reviews, and public health research projects.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Comparative Physiology
• ☆ Biophysics
• ☆ Anatomy & Morphology
• ☆ Comparative Anatomy
• ☆ Public Health

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing General Proofreading & Editing

Research Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

Work Experience

Lecturer

Welwitchia University

October 2021 - February 2025

Laboratory Technician

Analytical Laboratory Services

July 2016 - April 2019

Education

PhD in Public Health

University of Namibia

January 2024 - Present

Master degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

Pan African University

May 2019 - May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (Life Sciences)

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

August 2013 - June 2016

Certifications

• Clinical Research Assistant

  University of Namibia

  June 2025 - Present

Publications

PREPRINT

Mariah Ndilimeke Muhongo and Mourine Kangogo and Christine Bii(2022). The Antimicrobial Activity of Pechuel-Loeschea leubnitziae Leaf Extract and its Effect on The Expression Level of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Candida albicans Virulence-Associated Genes . []. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Mariah Ndilimeke Muhongo, Mourine Kangogo, Christine Bii (2022). The Antimicrobial Activity of Pechuel-Loeschea leubnitziae Leaf Extract and its Effect on The Expression Level of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Candida albicans Virulence-Associated Genes .

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ndilimeke Muhongo Mariah and Kangogo Mourine and Bii Christine(2021). Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical profiling of crude fractions of Pechuel-Loeschea leubnitziae leaves . Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 15. (2). p. 64--72. Academic Journals