• Processing and analyzing samples.• Preparing laboratory reagents.• Conducting background study of technical information and determining the kind and extent of analysis required to provide solutions.• Modifying and adapting testing techniques and methods to suit inspection and testing needs thus ensuring accuracy and validity of results. • Ensuring proper operations and performance of the laboratory testing equipment, maintenance and care of the apparatus, chemical reagents, reference materials and standard solutions. • Implementing quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure validity of test results and safety of the work environment. • Performing necessary calculations, review and interpreting the analytical results and preparing reports; and giving testimony concerning samples, analyses results and conclusions.

• Performed field sampling. • Prepared reagents for laboratory analysis. • Identified pests, diseases and diagnostics involving pathogen extraction, analysis and reported using scientific techniques in the molecular, bacteriology, mycology, virology, and nematology laboratories. • Tested and identified viruses using mechanical inoculation, grafting on susceptible indicator plants and use of serological (ELISA) tests. • Used molecular biology techniques which included; DNA and RNA extraction, Polymerase chain reactions, DNA barcoding, sequencing (Sanger sequencing) and bioinformatics for disease diagnosis and identification. • General inspection of procedures and Biosecurity regulations in the handling and management of plant material of quarantine nature as well as their containment procedures and field inspections. • Inspected the produce at phytosanitary inspection units which involved the issuance of import/export documentation, electronic certification of produce and conducting inspections for import/export phytosanitary compliance. • Implemented the Biosafety regulations which included; contained use of GMOs and doing diagnosis tests to determine the presence of GMOs.