> 8+ years of experience in leading and managing greenhouse and field trials aimed at managing bacterial and fungal diseases and screening vegetable crops for disease resistance in the field.

> Creative and self-motivated individual with easy-integration in a multicultural environment with unique combination of detail-oriented mindset, driven personality, analytical skills and proven ability to meet tight deadlines by working in a fast-paced work environment.

> Excellent team player and strong builder of prolific collaborations resulting in development and maintenance of professional relationships with key opinion leaders at multiple organizations.