Adekunle Raimi

PhD in Environmental Science with expertise in environmental microbiology, soil microbiology, and agribiotechnology. Specialized in sustainable plant growth promotion, environmental health monitoring, microbial ecology, and biofertilizer technology development. Extensive experience in environmental, soil, and water sampling design and analysis with focus on the environment-public health interface.

Laboratory Services Coordinator - GeoTech SN - Lagos, Nigeria

(2025-03 - 2025-12)

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations in compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Conduct microbiological analysis of environmental and food samples, including pathogen screening
• Maintain, calibrate, and validate laboratory equipment to ensure data quality and reproducibility
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) supporting laboratory safety and workflow efficiency
• Data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting for applied microbiological studies
• Train laboratory personnel in good laboratory practices and standard protocols

Research Assistant – Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology - North-West University - South Africa

(2023-06 - 2024-12)

• Led environmental, soil and water sampling design, including sample collection from irrigation water and agroecosystems
• Performed pathogen detection using PCR and qPCR on environmental and water samples
• Conducted microbial culture, DNA/RNA extraction, amplicon sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis
• Coordinated laboratory and field activities for interdisciplinary research teams
• Mentored undergraduate and postgraduate researchers in molecular and environmental microbiology methods
• Contributed to peer-reviewed publications and research reporting
• Supported internal audits, QA documentation, and corrective action processes
• Plant growth promotion for improving vegetable growth

Student Research Assistant - Agricultural Research Council – Institute for Soil, Climate & Water - South Africa

(2015-09 - 2019-09)

• Conducted microbiological analysis of water, soil, plant, and food samples
• Mine soil sampling, characterization and quality analysis
• Performed routine testing for microbial contamination and quality assessment
• Recorded and analyzed data in compliance with ISO 17025 standards
• Assisted with laboratory coordination, equipment calibration, and maintenance
• Supported smallholder farmers with efficient and sustainable soil nutrient practices to improve crop growth and profitability
• Mine soil reclamation

Laboratory Analyst - Lagos State Water Corporation - Lagos, Nigeria

(2000-02 - 2013-05)

Water Quality & Microbiology

Quality Assurance Personnel - PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc - Nigeria

(2000-02 - 2013-05)

Operations & Management Roles - Guaranty Trust and FirstBank Plc - Nigeria

(2000-02 - 2013-05)

PhD - Environmental Science (Environmental Microbiology) - North-West University (2024) Potchefstroom, South Africa

MSc - Environmental Science (Environmental Microbiology) - University of South Africa (2018) Pretoria, South Africa

MBA - Business Administration (Management) - Obafemi Awolowo University (2015) Ile-Ife, Nigeria

BSc (Hons) - Microbiology - University of Ibadan Ibadan, Nigeria