Quality Control Assistant

LAMAR S. THOMAS

Curriculum Vitae

August **, ****.

Current Address

1A Milverton Crescent, Kingston 6

Contact Information

Cell: (876) 562- 2841

E-mail: ************@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A researcher/scientist/analyst/quality control officer with 7 years of research in the areas of biological and social sciences. A dedicated, productive and service-oriented individual, who is committed and thrives on seeing positive results that can generate change through scientific development and innovations.

SKILLS

General Management/Leadership Skills

Results oriented, excellent problem solving and above normal analytical skills.

Communicates effectively both orally and in the written format by exchanging information accurately and effectively.

Strong capability of understanding authority, peers needs, characteristics and expectations.

Encourage personal, social and academic development.

Fosters team work and spirit.

Flexible and results oriented.

Technical Skills

Statistical Packages: Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Genstat

Microsoft Office Suite ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher)

Lasergene Suite (DNA Analysis)

EMPLOYMENT

University of the West Indies, Mona, The Department of Life Sciences/The Biotechnology Center (2014-Present)

Research/Teaching Assistant- molecular biotechnology and quality control

University of the West Indies, Mona, The Department of Life Sciences (2012/2014)

Teaching Assistant (Eukaryotic Microorganisms)

University of the West Indies, Mona, The Department of Life Sciences (2010 – 2012)

Laboratory Demonstrator-Lead students with laboratory experiments, evaluate and asses students work relating to the course (s) academic requirements.

University of the West Indies, Institute of Sustainable Development (2010)

Research Assistant- Design and Execute questionnaires and interviews, Data entry and Analysis of the sustainability of tourists’ attraction ecosystems across Jamaica.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2014 Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan, Mexico

Diploma Plant Pathology

2010-2014 University of the West Indies………Mona Campus, Jamaica

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Biotechnology

2007-2010 University of the West Indies………Mona Campus, Jamaica

Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Double Major in Experimental Biology (Honors)

PERFORMANCE

University of the West Indies

Vice President of the Biology Student Association (2012-2015)

Public Relation Officer of the Biology Student Association (2010/2011)

Biology Students Liaison Committee (2010-2014)

University of the West Indies Quality Leadership Program (2009/2010)

Student Guild Peer representative of faculty of Science and Technology, University of the West Indies (2008/2009)

Voluntary tutor CSEC and CAPE science subjects in the Hermitage community (2007-2016).

RESEARCH AREAS

Identification and Molecular Characterization of the Fungi Infecting Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) across Jamaica.

Distribution and Identification of the Viruses infecting Pumpkin in Jamaica.

Evaluation of the Mangrove Ecosystem in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica.

Fungal diseases infecting samples of Callaloo (Amaranthus viridis) and Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) from plants of Grace Kennedy Company Limited, Jamaica.

Bacterial pathogens of Coconut (Quality Control)

PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS

1.Thomas, Lamar and Paula Tennant. 2015. The microbiological entities infecting pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) in Jamaica. The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Technology, The Biotechnology Center Annual Seminars.

2.Thomas, Lamar and Paula Tennant.2015. Prevalence of mosaic and leaf spot diseases of commercial pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) in Jamaica. International Society of Horticultural Science Symposium on Cucurbits, Murcia Spain.

3.Thomas, Lamar and Paula Tennant.2015. Diversity of pathogens associated with pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) during commercial production. The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Life Sciences.

4.Thomas, Lamar. 2014. The Distribution and Characterization of Diseases infecting pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) in Jamaica. The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Life Sciences.

5.Thomas, Lamar, K. Williams, J. Coates-Beckford and P. Tennant. 2012. Leaf spot caused by Alternaria alternata on pumpkin in Jamaica. The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Technology 9th biennial conference.

6.Thomas, Lamar et al. 2012. Leaf spot caused by Alternaria alternata on Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) in Jamaica. The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Technology 9th biennial conference.

7.Thomas, Lamar. 2011. Viruses in Jamaica. The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Technology, Life Sciences.

8.Thomas, Lamar. 2010. Isolation and Characterization of the Fungi associated with the Bodles Globe Pumpkin variety on the Whim Estate farm in Old Harbour, St. Catherine. The University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and Technology, Life Sciences.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth July 27, 1988

Marital Status Single

Nationality Jamaican

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