Achinthi Premasiri
Colombo
Summary
A young, skilled, enthusiastic, highly motivated, target oriented and hard-working graduate in the field of agriculture, passionate about research, seeks to make meaningful contributions to the agricultural industry with the aim of learning new skills, technologies, and emerging concepts and adapting various working conditions with excellent teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
EuroAsia Agro (Pvt) Ltd
Gampola
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Experienced comprehensive training in nursery management, including land preparation, weeding, nursery bed preparation, soil management, planting procedures, seedling density control, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting.
- Equipped in greenhouse farming.
- Assisted in the development and application of pest and disease prevention techniques for greenhouse and field crops.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
In-Plant Trainee
SunAgro LifeScience Limited
Colombo
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided support to existing staff on Research and Development section duties.
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Histopathology Laboratory, Asiri Surgical Hospital
Colombo
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Interacted with patients and ensured that all duties were carried out in accordance with hospital management rules and regulations, assisting histopathologists in diagnosing cancer by analyzing malignant cells.
- Conducted quality control testing as required by laboratory standards and documented results in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed the workflow of specimens in the laboratory, ensuring timely processing of requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture ( Hon's)
University of Jaffna
Sri Lanka10-2024
Skills
Technical skills
- Plant Tissue Culture
- Nursery Management
- Greenhouse Management
- Experimental Design
- Laboratory Techniques
Transferable Skills
- Data Analysis
- Recordkeeping
- Project Management
- Technical Surveillance
- Problem-Solving
Research Experience
- Developing an In vitro production protocol for Murraya koenigii (On going)
- Prevention of pests and diseases in greenhouse and field plants
Conferences & Workshops
- Going Global Partnerships UNICYCLE programme, University of Jaffna - 2022
- 8th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna - 2022
- 9th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna - 2023
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certificate programme, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna - 2023
Timeline
Intern
EuroAsia Agro (Pvt) Ltd
09.2023 - 10.2023
In-Plant Trainee
SunAgro LifeScience Limited
07.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Histopathology Laboratory, Asiri Surgical Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture ( Hon's)
University of Jaffna
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