Plant Pathologist Resume
Summary : As a Plant Pathologist conducting plant pathology projects to advance and support Syngenta vegetable seed development. This will primarily be accomplished through the implementation of plant pathology trials in the greenhouse, laboratory, growth chambers, and field.
Skills : Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology.
Description :
- Planned, coordinated, and conducted pathology trials in controlled environments, laboratory, greenhouse, and field.
- Prepared the microbiological media and culture of plant pathogens.
- Able to maintain the plants and evaluate pathology trials in the greenhouse and field.
- Supported disease diagnostics of vegetable crops.
- Oversaw the activities of support staff related to routine pathology operations.
- Organized pathology seed inventory, laboratory supplies, and chemicals.
- Kept records of laboratory and greenhouse activities, and generated reports and summaries.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BS Biology
Assistant Plant Pathologist Resume
Objective : As an Assistant Plant Pathologist provided strong technical leadership to the fungicide discovery process. Leading a team of scientists that generate extensive biological results through a series of tiered screens and special tests, interprets and reports the results, and works closely with synthesis chemists, biochemists, and environmental scientists in a team environment to optimize lead area chemistry.
Skills : Pathogens, USDA.
Description :
- Managed technical projects to characterize advanced areas of chemistry and coordinated with other professionals across varying disciplines and support personnel to accomplish objectives.
- Defined the scientific approach to technical challenges and developed and tested hypotheses to lead projects to logical conclusions.
- Evolved disease control practices in multiple crops and excellent knowledge of current fungicide modes of action and attributes.
- Assessed disease control methods in the field, greenhouse, and/or growth chamber bioassays are required.
- Responsible for networking with FMC regional field development specialists and marketing teams as well as strong interactions with the university researchers so experience leading/working with large interdisciplinary teams is desired.
- Operated in an unstructured environment and the demonstrated ability to drive multiple, complex projects forward in a timely fashion skills in data management, modeling, and/or visualization and interpretation of large data sets.
- Coordinated pathotyping at IRRI-SAH and other partner locations for the targeted disease to understand the diversity within the region.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BSc Agriculture
Assistant Plant Pathologist Resume
Objective : As a Assistant Plant Pathologist responsible for improving the agronomic performance of potatoes and, potentially, other crops through biotechnology. Responsible for the improvement of disease resistance of potatoes is the primary focus of this role.
Skills : Harvest, Research Results.
Description :
- Worked independently and with a team to set up and carry out experiments.
- Demonstrated advanced technical expertise in a variety of methods.
- Displayed a positive attitude that supports the overall scientific progress of the team.
- Contributed to the optimization of existing methods and rapidly adapted new methods.
- Participated in carrying out routine lab functions including but not limited to, biohazards waste containment and removal, inventory, cleaning of lab equipment and supplies, preparing reagents, and collecting and disposing of transgenic tissues.
- Applied appropriate technologies to solutions of high complexity.
- Wrote detailed standard operating procedures and protocols, and authored scientific manuscripts and patent applications.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
BSc Agriculture
Junior Plant Pathologist Resume
Objective : As a Junior Plant Pathologist, responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and suggesting modifications of inspection methodologies and approaches as an enhancement to plant pest and plant disease surveillance systems.
Skills : Tomato, Plant Disease Diagnosis.
Description :
- Verified identification of plant-associated fungi and may identify other pathogens, and viruses and isolate nematodes, to genus and/or species level.
- Developed and maintained specimen collections of fungi and other plant pathogens pertinent to programs in the incumbent's area of coverage.
- Maintained, developed, and supplemented information on taxonomy, hosts, distribution, and other related information about intercepted and/or survey plant-associated fungi.
- Aided in developing training modules and appropriately illustrated identification aids and worked with national program staff to deliver training to PPQ, DHS, and State employees.
- Consulted advised DHS, state departments of agriculture, and other cooperators on the identity and biology of and procedures for detecting plant-associated fungi.
- Monitored samples submitted for identification, pest interception, survey data, and pest detection techniques.
- Worked with local and regional regulatory personnel to analyze and characterize pest risk pathways, contributing critical expertise on pest biology, taxonomy, and detection methods.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BSc Agriculture
Plant Pathologist Resume
Headline : As a Plant Pathologist conducting pathogenic research on pecan that threatens or could compromise pecan production, pecan sales and marketing, and/or pecan exports, using modern techniques such as genomics, molecular genetics, and digital phenotyping to measure disease severity, detect internal and surface pathogens, and characterize the genetic basis of disease resistance.
Skills : Research and Experimentation, Data Analysis.
Description :
- Used genetic diversity to identify pecan accessions that are resistant and tolerant to endemic and emerging diseases.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and university researchers to coordinate pecan disease research priorities and objectives.
- Developed proposals and conducts research for critical research needs of pecan.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted technical information on pecan diseases.
- Provided fiscal management of extramural grants that support ongoing research.
- Published peer-reviewed manuscripts in professional articles, publications, and technical abstracts of disease loss in pecans with individuals, government officials, scientific and academic communities, and scientific organizations.
- Complied with all on-site safety, environmental, and stewardship regulations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS Plant Pathology
Senior Plant Pathologist Resume
Summary : As a Senior Plant Pathologist manages the centralized plant pathology program within the grow area, with additional support to the breeding program. Responsible for managing the existing Vaccinium systems along with the development of future programs with crops as needed to produce world-class nursery plants.
Skills : Problem-Solving, Communication.
Description :
- Developed and implemented disease management programs at nurseries and in foundation material.
- Led the process around the diagnosis of disease issues within the growing systems, and in support of the breeding programs.
- Organized and disseminated plant pathology resources to stakeholders.
- Maintained expert-level understanding of existing and emerging disease issues of relevant crops along with advances in plant pathology.
- Developed best management practice documents for Vaccinium and Rubus, including resource documents for identification, prevention, testing, and control of pathogens.
- Collaborated with public and private research programs on relevant plant pathology research areas.
- Supported breeding program work around the development and analysis of disease screening.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BSc Botany
Plant Pathologist Resume
Summary : As a Plant Pathologist involves coordinating, planning, and leading greenhouse and field pathology research to enable and accelerate the introduction and use of biological plant protection strategies and reduce the negative impact of pathogens in horticultural crops.
Skills : Technical Skills, Knowledge of Plant Biology and Pathology.
Description :
- Collaborated closely with other scientific and technical staff at Vineland, as well as external partners to enable a multidisciplinary approach to research and project delivery.
- Led the technical staff in the Plant Pathology laboratory, ensuring the delivery of multiple research projects.
- Built and maintained the research program project pipeline with grant-funded and contract research.
- Worked across Vineland’s programs and teams and contributed plant pathology, disease control, and biosecurity expertise
- Ensured proper management and the overall organization of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies, including equipment maintenance, SOPs, SDS, and chemical inventory.
- Connected and collaborated with the molecular pathology diagnostics team.
- Supported station phytosanitary activities.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
BSc Agriculture
Plant Pathologist Resume
Objective : As a Plant Pathologist responsible for researching to identify the nature and cause of plant diseases. Evolving methods for the control and prevention of diseases in plants.
Skills : Research Results, Attention to Detail.
Description :
- Examined and compared healthy and diseased plants to determine symptoms of a diseased condition.
- Inoculated healthy plants with culture of suspected organisms from diseased plants to determine the organism responsible for disease.
- Devised methods for destroying or controlling diseases.
- Tested possible control measures in laboratory and field conditions for effectiveness, and economy.
- Observed the growth of plants under different conditions of soil, climate, and temperature.
- Found the prevention of diseases for use of disease-resisting seeds, and fumigation.
- Sprayed fungicides over stems and leaves to kill fungi and propagate plant protection methods
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
BSc Botany
Plant Pathologist Resume
Headline : As a Plant Pathologist responsible for phenotyping of mapping population under field screening and glasshouse conditions for the targeted traits, multilocation testing of the mapping population and advanced breeding lines.
Skills : Disease Management, Experimental Design.
Description :
- Phenotyped and sequenced the based trait mapping for identification of genomic regions associated with disease and pest.
- Actively participated in the strategic planning and research meeting of Rice Breeding Planform and Rice Breeding SA Cluster.
- Coordinated closely with the IRRI HQ team (RB Platform), IRRI-SA Hub, project partners, and other NAREs collaborators, to ensure smooth flow of research activities, effective genotyping and phenotyping of germplasm.
- Engaged with ISARC to help build capacity in modernizing plant pathology programs and for the effective transfer of knowledge, technology, and strategy.
- Verified the progress of the research activities as defined by the agreed plans and objectives.
- Represented IRRI to a wide audience by presenting at conferences/meetings.
- Participated and contributed to visits, meetings, and workshops.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS Plant Pathology
Plant Pathologist Resume
Summary : As a Plant Pathologist responsible for facilitating the planning, designing, and implementation of experiments for projects in the area of molecular plant pathology, genetics, breeding, genomics, and bioinformatics.
Skills : Experience in conducting fieldwork for disease monitoring, Knowledge of molecular biology techniques.
Description :
- Contributed to pathogen monitoring and genomics activities to drive the selection of resistance genes and QTLs.
- Contributed to the development of research proposals including review of related literature, selection of adequate research tools, and verification of suggested methodologies.
- Managed the implementation of experiments/surveys and other research studies related to rice breeding with multiple disease resistance.
- Handled plant and pathogen genomic sequences from different platforms (Nanopore, PacBio, Illumina).
- Supervised and led the maintenance of accurate data recording and updated database for efficient storage and retrieval of information.
- Administered effective coordination and preparations of training by ensuring that the training materials, logistical arrangements, and resource persons are appropriate to the defined objectives.
- Constantly communicated with internal and external project partners and collaborators to exchange conceptual ideas and to effectively gather feedback and research-related requirements for the advancement of the project.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BSc Botany
