Rayner O.
Candidate code: 94824
Biology, Bio-pharmaceutical Industry, Integrated Pest Management (IVM)
Havana, Cuba · 15 years of experience
Languages: Spanish · English · chino mandarin
Professional researcher with over 15 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, coordinator and member of research projects related to natural products, bioplaguicidas and biofertilizantes. Specialized in sustainable management and rational exploitation of biological resources. Expert in the design and implementation of Integrated Vector Management (MIV) projects, with national and international experience in Cuba and Africa. Instructor in Biological Control of Vectors and medical entomologist.
Work experience
Principal Entomologist and Technical Coordinator
Division of National Malaria Program (DNMP)
2021 – 2024
Actively participated as Principal Entomologist and Technical Coordinator for the implementation of the “Collaborative Project for the control of vectors of Malaria and other vector borne diseases in Kenya”
Principal Entomologist and Technical Coordinator
Division of National Malaria Program (DNMP), Nairobi, Kenya
2021 – 2024
Actively participated as Principal Entomologist and Technical Coordinator for the implementation of the Collaborative Project for the control of vectors of Malaria and other vector borne diseases in Kenya
Research Scientist | Biopharmaceutical R&D and Technical Project Coordinator /Biological Vector Control Specialist | Conservation Biologist
LABIOFAM
2009 – present
Research professional with over 15 years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical Industry, covering responsibilities as Coordinator/Member of Research Projects involving Natural Products, Bio-pesticides and Bio-fertilizers for agricultural applications, human and veterinary health. Participation on multidisciplinary research teams has led to the development of several commercial products for human and veterinary health. Specialized in the sustainable management and rational exploitation of biological resources (animals and plants) with potential applications on human health (cancer, chronic diseases, others). Over the past 13 years, I have developed extensive expertise on biotechnological processes and technologies (including Design, Organization and Certification of facilities and biotechnological processes according to GMP Regulations) related with the production of bioactive compounds, resulting on new technologies and products. Expert on Design and Implementation of Integrated Vector Management (IVM) Projects with experience on national (10 years) and international (5 years) participation, contributing to Dengue, Malaria and other vector-borne diseases control in Cuba and Africa. Biological Vector Control Instructor and Medical Entomologist, conducting conferences, seminars and field demonstrations on Biolarvicide application technologies, environmental impact evaluations and environmental risk assessment. Committed to continued professional growth in any area related to Biological Sciences and Scientific development under ethical and friendly environmental principles.
Research Project Manager and Scientific-Technical Coordinator
Entrepreneurial Group of Biopharmaceutical and Chemical Productions. (LABIOFAM)
2009 – present
Research Project Manager and Scientific-Technical Coordinator on Natural Products, Bio-pesticides and Bio-fertilizers research projects implementation and execution
Research Project Manager and Scientific-Technical Coordinator on Natural Products, Bio-pesticides and Bio-fertilizers
LABIOFAM, CUBA
2009 – present
Research Project Manager and Scientific-Technical Coordinator for Natural Products, Bio-pesticides and Bio-fertilizers research projects implementation and execution. Successfully coordinated 11 multidisciplinary R&D projects related to Natural Products, Biopesticides, Biofertilizers and GMP Implementation. Participated in over 17 seminars, conferences and postgraduate courses, and attended 8 academic and scientific meetings.