Accomplished Laboratory Analyst with 10 years proven track record of delivering exceptional performance in plant disease identification and skilled management of laboratory projects.My focus is on optimizing laboratory testing procedures and ensuring stringent adherence to health and safety regulations. I have consistently delivered quality results within efficient timelines, supporting on-time critical decision-making at site based on data.My expertise lies in meticulous documentation, regulatory compliance, and the application of both traditional and advanced testing techniques e.g. culture-based microbiology, ELISA, Luminex, and PCR to identify plant pathogens. This specialized skill set, combined with strategic approach to problem-solving and project management, underscores my commitment to fostering a culture of happiness, excellence and integrity in laboratory practices.KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES•Plant pathology expertise: Extensive knowledge of plant disease identification methodologies both traditional and advanced; Microscopy, Luminex, ELISA, PCR and Sequencing.•Leadership skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of researchers, technicians and young scientists to execute disease identification projects.•Technical Innovation: Demonstrated excellence in leading technology and innovation initiatives that balance speed, cost and quantity without compromising on quality.•Project Management: Experienced in determining the status of assigned projects, planning project milestones, timelines, budgets, resources and identifying potential risks to deliver production aspects within agreed completion timelines.•Auditing and compliance: Expert in leading site audit planning and ensuring high levels of standards, proficient in ensuring global policy compliance and adherence to established processes and procedures.•Collaboration and Stakeholder engagement: Excel in fostering strong relationships between internal and external scientific networks, academic institutions, and government agencies to drive impactful research and testing strategies.•Communication and Interpersonal skills: Excellent effective verbal communication with people in and outside the organization while maintaining good and professional working relations.•Process improvement: Trained and experienced in different QC methodologies like lean sigma and varies tools including flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, histograms, scatter diagrams, and control charts.