Meticulous Lab Technician with an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of precision and quality in all laboratory processes. A continuous learner with a strong ability to work autonomously, embracing new challenges and staying up-to-date with industry advancements. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective reporting and documentation. Proficient across the Microsoft suite for efficient data management and analysis. Previous experience further enhances expertise in safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and specialized testing procedures, making a valuable contribution to the team.
· Co-authored a significant research paper in a prestigious peer-reviewed journal, contributing to the academic literature in agricultural biotechnology.
· Enhanced crop productivity and sustainability through biotechnology.
· Introduced innovative solutions to improve research processes.
· Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and mentored junior researchers.
· Conducted a wide range of molecular biology techniques, including aseptic procedures, DNA extraction, PCR, and DNA sequencing, ensuring accuracy and precision in experiments.
· Utilized software tools and statistical methods to analyse large datasets, extracting meaningful insights and supporting research objectives.
· Managed the daily operations of the glasshouse facility, overseeing plant cultivation, environmental controls, and pest management.
· Ensured the proper functioning of plant growth chambers, maintaining optimal conditions for experiments and plant growth.
· Preparation of microbiological media and culture of plant pathogens.
· Operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
· Cultivation of microbiological pathogens like fungi and bacteria, as well as disease diagnosis in a laboratory environment.
· Assessed and plant disease phenotyping, conducting controlled inoculations, symptom observation, and data analysis through controlled tests and analysing data.
Proficient in aseptic techniques, DNA extraction, PCR, Western Blot and Southern Blot
Extensive experience working in laboratory environments, including adherence to safety
protocols, equipment operation, and lab management
Demonstrated expertise in plant-related research, including glasshouse and growth chamber
experience
Strong organizational and administrative abilities, with a proven track record of task
prioritization and project management
Skilled in numeracy and data validation, with experience handling and interpreting large
datasets
Effective written and oral communication skills, emphasizing confidentiality and cross cultural sensitivity
Able to work autonomously and as an integral part of multidisciplinary teams, fostering
productive collaborations
Experience in cultivating plants and working with fungal pathogens, contributing to a deeper
understanding of plant-fungal relationships
Innovative thinking and analytical skills
· Co-authored a significant research paper in a prestigious peer-reviewed journal, contributing to the academic literature in biotechnology.
· Enhanced crop productivity and sustainability through biotechnology.
· Introduced innovative solutions to improve research processes.
· Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and mentored junior researchers.
· Competence in aseptic techniques, sample preparation, and laboratory safety protocols.
· The ability to accurately diagnose plant diseases based on visual symptoms, pathogen isolation, and laboratory tests.
· Proficiency in molecular techniques, such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequencing
· Knowledge of genetic techniques.
Experience in designing and conducting disease screening experiments to evaluate plant varieties for resistance or susceptibility to specific pathogens.
· Iranian Society of Plant Pathology of Iran
· Iranian Society of Biotechnology of Iran
· Agricultural and Natural Resources Engineering Organization
· International workshop on Wheat Transformation, Agriculture Biotechnology Research Institute of IRAN, CIMMYT, ICARDA, October 26-30 2002, Karaj, IRAN
· Rice Transformation workshop, Agriculture Biotechnology Research Institute of IRAN, November 23- 27, 2004, Karaj, IRAN
· Tohidfar,M. , Hossaini, R., Sokhandanbashir,N. and Tabatabaei, M., Enhanced Resistance to Verticillium dahliae in Transgenic Cotton Expressing an Endochitinase Gene from Phaseolus vulgaris, Czech J. Genet. Plant Breed., 48, 2012 (1): 33–41
· Hosseini, R., Tohidfar, M., Rasouli, H., Golabchian, R. and Abedini, R. 2009. Genetic engeneering of Cotton for resistance to Verticillium Wilt(Verticillium dahlia ). Agricultural Science, 8(5): 512-519.
· Hosseini, R., Tohidfar, M., Sokhandan ashir N. and Heidari, A. 2006. Enhanced fungal resistance to Verticillium wilt in cotton containing chitinase gene. Proceedings of the 17th Plant Protection Congress of Iran. 2-5 Sep, The University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. p 304.
Hosseini, R., Tohidfar, M., Sokhandan ashir N. and Heidari, A. 2007. Detection and Bioassay of Chitinase Gene in T2 Transgene Cotton. Proceedings of the 5th National Biotechnology
Dr. Nemat Sokhandan Bashir, Associate Professor in Department of Plant Protection, University of Tabriz, IRAN, nsokhandan@yahoo.com Dr. Ali Bandehagh, Professor in Department of Plant Biotechnology (University of Tabriz, Iran) and Research Scientist at UWA, ali.bandehagh@uwa.edu.au, 0447479707 Dr. Aneta Ivanova, University of Western Australia, aneta.ivanova@uwa.edu.au, 0430 051 010