MARIA KAUSAR
Environmentalist
Bexhill
Summary
Versatile professional with a solid background as an environmental officer with adopting new skills of laboratory techniques and technology. Demonstrated expertise in environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment. Skilled in conducting field assessment, analyzing data and implementing effective environmental management strategies. Possesses good foundation in laboratory techniques, including sample preparation, instrumentation operation and quality control procedures and analyzing data reporting results. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments. Excited to leverage my analytical skills and environmental knowledge in given role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Laboratory Group
10.2024 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Facilitated timely completion of experiments by maintaining a well-organized workspace and efficient workflow.
- Trained new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and facilitating audits when necessary.
- Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
Stormwater Education Officer (T. Contract)
Blacktown City Council
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in developing programs to engage community in relation to councils stormwater education programs
- Assisted with implementation and review and report on Council's Stormwater Community Engagement Program
- Establish and maintain the strong working relationship with internal and external key stake holders
- Ensure all allocated tasks are completed in an efficient and competent manner within specified time frames
Internee Environmental Consultant
MRA Consulting Group
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Drafting and finalizing reports and management plans
- Reviewing Environmental impact assessment reports
- Research (e.g
- Into legislation, waste management plans, site characteristics or management of potential impacts)
- Assisting team for completing project plans and report on time
- Assisting in analyzing, preparation of waste management plans
Environmental Officer
Global Environmental Management Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: GEMS provide environmental laboratory services, industrial waste management facilities, consultancy services, water/wastewater treatment plant/incinerators designing, and installation, commissioning and operation services to private clients and government organization
- Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) in accordance with the EPA regulations
- Providing assistance and lead the team in compiling EIA and IEE reports in accordance with the EPA regulations
- Conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessment baseline surveys
- Establishing systems and provide assistance for the identification of environmental risks and workplace health and safety risks through development of Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
- Evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of EMPs
- To provide assistance and support for contract proposals
- GEMS provide environmental laboratory services, industrial waste management facilities, consultancy services, water/wastewater treatment plant/incinerators designing, and installation, commissioning and operation services to private clients and government organization
Education
Diploma of Laboratory Techniques - Chemistry
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques - undefined
TAFE NSW
Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Sciences
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi
Master’s Degree - Environmental Sciences
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Sciences
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi
Skills
- Stormwater Management
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Solid Waste management
- Software & Operating Systems
- Water Management
- Risk Assessment
Research and documentation
Laboratory safety protocols
Laboratory techniques
Lab safety protocols
Chemical handling
Scientific writing
Thesis And Research
- Bio-Control of Mosquitoes Culex Quinquefasciatus by Plant Extracts, MSc Thesis
- Water profile and Quality Assessment of Gharo, Sindh, Research paper
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Laboratory Group
10.2024 - Current
Stormwater Education Officer (T. Contract)
Blacktown City Council
11.2021 - 03.2022
Internee Environmental Consultant
MRA Consulting Group
03.2021 - 08.2021
Environmental Officer
Global Environmental Management Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques - undefined
TAFE NSW
Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Sciences
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi
Master’s Degree - Environmental Sciences
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Sciences
Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi
Diploma of Laboratory Techniques - Chemistry
TAFE NSW
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