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Brisbane, QLD, AU

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

-Assess and evaluate farms' organic integrity plans to determine eligibility for organic certification.-Conduct annual paper audits to ensure continuous compliance with organic standards.-Liaise with clients and the Certification Review Committee to review Audit Reports and Corrective Action Requests.-Provide technical guidance to clients on the.

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

• Efficiently managed bagging, tagging, and crossing of crops, ensuring accurate documentation for genetic research.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of field grow-outs.
• Cultivate and oversee seedlings in a greenhouse environment to conduct genetic purity assessments.
• Managing crops (e.g., sowing, harvesting, monitoring) and experimental site following agreed protocols to collect soil, root & plant samples and prepare these for analysis.
• Implemented weed management strategies, reducing infestation, and enhancing crop yield.
• Collaborated effectively with team members to streamline field operations, contributing to project success.

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

• As a research intern, I Completed a year-long research project for the last academic year on “Identification of virulent gene in pyrenophora teres f. teres Associated with skiff and prior barley genotype.”As a research.
• Provided technical support for laboratory-based activities, including media preparation, routine microbiological examinations, and documentation to meet NATA accreditation standards.
• Maintained laboratory cleanliness, conducted equipment calibration, and assisted in managing samples from receipt to analysis report generation.
• Recorded and managed data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Butwal, Lumbiniī, Nepal

• Collaborated with and supported research with agronomists and farmers to coordinate and conduct research, ensuring timely planting, spraying, harvesting, and application of treatments, improving crop yield by 15%.
• Collected and prepared soil, plant, and water samples for analysis from field trials, characterizing aspects of crop performance, soil health, and farming system sustainability, resulting in 12% improved crop health.
• Implemented comprehensive training program, resulting in a 20% increase in data accuracy and improving decision-making for farm planning and resource allocation.
• Led a team of 5 technicians, boosting data accuracy by 15% for improved analysis and resource allocation.
• Monitored crops and implemented field treatments, including fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides, following best management practices.
• Forged strong relationships with stakeholders, yielding a 20% increase in client satisfaction and enhancing industry reputation by 10%.

Nepal

• Led comprehensive literature reviews and collaborated within interdisciplinary teams at the Gene Bank, synthesizing research findings and contributing to project development.
• Executed precise lab work, including managing greenhouse seedlings for genetic purity assessments, and coordinating quality control procedures such as electrophoresis/SNP and GMO testing.
• Maintained and updated genetic purity reports in accordance with protocols, ensuring accurate data maintenance to support robust research studies.
• Proficiently utilized statistical software for data-driven conclusions and analysis..
• Assisted in planning and executing field grow-outs, applying treatments to manage pests and diseases.
• Conducted GMO testing on seed samples, following ISTA procedures for sample sending to labs.

Master'S Degree, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Bachelor'S Degree, Agricultural And Horticultural Plant Breeding