Richard Ubani
Plant Scientist
FCT
Summary
Experienced Plant Scientist with results-driven and forward-thinking mentality focused on overseeing the review of scientific issues, testing processes and strategic deployment of initiatives affecting Plant industry Team-oriented leader successful at collaborating with both technical and non-technical team members to achieve program objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Crop Consultant Assistant
De-Juviri Empire Services
FCT
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Built and strengthened field partnerships to advance group research and awareness of activities.
- Investigated, compiled and modeled information for detailed project proposals.
- Research on Biogas.
- Biochemical (Protein) characterization using dimensional Sodium Dodecyl Gel Electrophoresis (SDS- PAGE) to assess protein quality of some protein-rich indigenous crops.
- Developed and implemented research studies and assisted in developing and implementing novel research methodologies
- Maintained integrity of laboratory through weekly lab cleaning and maintenance procedures
- Conducted data analysis on experiments to interpret findings to support scientific investigations
- Oversaw field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for team of 20 staff members
Graduate Research Assistant
National Horticultural Research Institute
Oyo State
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Scientific Field Report writing.
- Carrying out innovative research and development of plant genomics.
- Micro-propagation and breeding through adoption of biotechnology.
- Plant Tissue Culture technique application for rapid multiplication of Horticultural crops. Molecular Characterization.
- Maintained laboratory operations, updating and revising standardized operating procedures and reordering raw materials and supplies to sustain experiments and workflow.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
National Youth Service Corps
Nigerian National Assembly (Senate Committee on Climate Change).
FCT
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to members of committee on Climate change
- Collation of 50 field report on Environmental Impact Agreements.
- Attended Senate meetings on Climate Change.
- Participated in Occasional Supervision of Biotechnology Research Institutes across Nigeria.
- Supervision of Laboratory Equipment's across Research Institutes in Nigeria.
- Participated in oversight supervision of heavy hydrocarbon spill to ascertain its impact on Ecological Conservation in Rivers State Nigeria.
Undergraduate Intern
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN)
Ibadan, Oyo State.
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Setting up laboratory equipment used during experiments
- Incubation of plant culture under controlled physical conditions (Green House).
- Design molecular/ cellular laboratory equipment oversees their executions and interpretation of results. Maintaining accurate laboratory records and data.
- Conducting research on various plant cell organization and functions, including mechanism of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, and cell signaling/cell differentiation.
- Plant Tissue Culturing of Milicia excelsa. RNA Synthesis Vernonia amygdalina.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science And Biotechnology
University of Portharcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria. 02.2013 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Unique International Secondary School
Rivers State, Nigeria 02.2006 - 09.2012
Skills
Research Planning
Timeline
Crop Consultant Assistant
De-Juviri Empire Services
03.2021 - 01.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
National Horticultural Research Institute
07.2020 - 02.2021
National Youth Service Corps
Nigerian National Assembly (Senate Committee on Climate Change).
06.2019 - 06.2020
Undergraduate Intern
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN)
06.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science And Biotechnology
University of Portharcourt
02.2013 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Unique International Secondary School
02.2006 - 09.2012
Similar Profiles
Nowshin HossainNowshin Hossain
Assistant/Payroll Specialist at Empire Hospitality ServicesAssistant/Payroll Specialist at Empire Hospitality Services
JULIO OJEDAJULIO OJEDA
Lead Technician at Empire AV Services & InstallationsLead Technician at Empire AV Services & Installations
Taylor BurkeTaylor Burke
Class A Tanker Driver/Foreman at Empire Parking Lot ServicesClass A Tanker Driver/Foreman at Empire Parking Lot Services