JTG 629.4, COVID-19 Border Protection Task Force: Providing assistance and support to SAPOL and continued protection and safety of the community.JTF 1111, Operation BushFire Assist (SA): Leading and coordinating with the team members in logistics and management during the Op.

• Chemical Management using FFX GOLD database• Laboratory and people management, co-ordinated College laboratory to assist faculty in teaching• Provide input to the Leadership Team on HSE matters• Intervene and stop work for unsafe acts or conditions as needed• Handled schedule changes and adjustments for upcoming work for preplanning purposes• Assisted in the development of procedures and processes which to ensure compliance with applicable standards, requirements, and identified best practises• Participated in incident investigations and reporting, including initial incident notification to project leadership

As a tutor, I helped students from Year 10 to the graduate level excel across various curricula, including University, SACE, IB, and CBSE. I provided personalized guidance focused on building confidence, critical thinking, and subject mastery. Additionally, I prepared students for competitive medical entrance exams, equipping them with essential skills and strategies.

1. Developed a Supplier Management System (SMS), for chemicals and glassware supply. The system currently compares prices and delivery cost for three different suppliers and gives the feedback based on the best option for order.2. Laboratory and People management 3. Prepared reagents, equipment, chemicals and other supplies4. Co-ordinated College laboratory to assist faculty in teaching5. Ensured laboratory safety at all times and took steps to minimise risk regarding hazardous materials and procedures6. Kept faculty and administration informed of daily tasks and outcomes, and responsible for OHS/WHS, chemical usage and ordering7. Designed and formatted Laboratory manuals and SOP’s; utilised expertise in practicals, lab research and training methods to write, design and format manuals that instructed and engaged laboratory users clearly and accurately 8. Ensured the correct and safe setup of 11 chemistry labs, five biology labs and two nutrition classes for over 100 students9. Chemical safety - ordering, organization, disposal, record keeping, MSDS files, GOLDFFX

In association with Dr Barbara Drigo and Dr Erica Donner, we monitor the antibiotic resistome and microbiome of biosolids at different ageing stages using shotgun sequencing.

Volunteering work on revegetation in SA.Key responsibilities:1. Data management and cleansing2. Advanced excel and preliminary spatial analysis3. Multi-criteria and Multi-variable analysis

Worked on the taxonomic position of Australian members of the Ceriodaphnia (Crustacea: Cladocera) species complex using modern taxonomic approaches, including DNA barcoding and morphological techniques.Assisting in monitoring water quality parameters using in field data loggers and flow meter

1. Worked with leading scientist in Microbiology department2. Conducted various molecular biology procedures, including RT-PCR, PCR, Real-Time PCR, Gene Clean, TAE gels, Sequencing, Primer design, sequence alignment with Sequencer and BLAST programs3. Daily use of conventional and Real Time PCR 4. RNA and DNA extractions 5. Gel Electrophoresis6. Developed and tested primers for mitochondrial gene amplification7. Rewriting and editing of departmental SOP’s

1. Preparing talks, handouts and practical notes for undergraduate modules in genetics, general biology and zoology2. Teaching scientific communication, effective presentation skills, statistics and data analysis3. Delivering tutorial talks and demonstrating laboratory techniques to groups of 20 students and delivering practical introduction talks to groups of up to 160 students 4. Grading scientific essays and experimental reports, and assessing student presentations of scientific projects5. Managed algae, copepods, and rotifer cultures 6. Grew algae cultures from purified starter cultures to large-scale batch and continuous production levels 7. Studied the microbial profile of algae cultures. Developed and performed trouble shooting methods for increasing algal densities. Worked with multiple groups to provide algae for their trial and research needs Studied the effects of lighting spectra on algal growth 8. Led in the redesign, remodel and set-up of a new algae laboratory. Maintaining invertebrate, fish and plant cultures 9. Monitored and performed water quality tests

1. Managed seven laboratory technicians directly and 500 employees indirectly; liaised with laboratory managers, general managers, technicians, suppliers, warehouse employers and customers.2. Responsible for reviewing the laboratory QA/QC procedures, including analytical results, instrument calibrations and standards for both the environmental and non-environmental areas of the laboratory3. Influenced and mentored technician team participation in ongoing professional development; ensured lab assistants are adequately trained, equipped and motivated so that QA/QC program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. 4. Led in-house presentations and on-the-job training sessions that improved team education, communication and motivation. Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge and contribution of the process operators5. Implemented continuous improvement strategies to the laboratory with positive results; ensures all statutory regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times 6. Responsible for conducting training, internal and external audits and data validation. 7. Worked with Operations Manager to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures. Introduced weekly quality improvement meetings, bi-monthly result reviews and quarterly safety policy reviews. 8. Ensured an appropriate inventory of equipment and materials and reduced costs of maintenance by repairing lab equipment and ordering new parts to maintain efficiency. Kept a hygienic environment by conducting routine examinations of instruments and cleaned them according to industry standards9. Kept faculty and administration informed of daily tasks and outcomes, and responsible for OHS/WHS, chemical usage and ordering.

1. Conducted on-site testing, surveys and risk assessments, maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipments2. Trained team in bioremediation and maintained lists of ecosystem fauna and flora. Prepare reports of findings to reduce the environmental impact of community practices3. Performed procedures and calculations crucial to quality controls, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), pH testing, instrument calibration, centrifugation and volumetric/ coulometric titrations4. Earned a reputation for preparing accurate lab reports, sample logs, documents and certificate of analysis 5. Assist in and monitor laboratory’s compliance with the reference methods, SOPs, and agency specific requirements 6. Assist in the identification of systematic problems within the laboratory. Track revised reports, and assist in identifying systematic improvements to minimise errors. Implement and maintaining environmental control program’s, including testing and reporting as required by regulatory agencies7. Developed test methods, analytical procedures and other relevant QA/QC procedures. Actively participated in crew and department activities (including definition of best practices, consensus decision making, SOP development and maintenance, training, continuous improvement efforts and standardization)8. Work in an organized and safe manner; address safety and housekeeping concerns. Collaborated on the development of a risk identification tool to help identify and characterise environmental, health, safety and social risks early in the project lifecycle 9. Review incident reports follow up to ensure root cause is determined and corrective action has been taken