Open To Work
DAISY MEYER
Nautilus Environmental
Calgary,AB
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Environmental ScientistBiologistConsultant
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Calgary, AB
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$65000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Results-oriented professional well-versed in project coordination and process improvement. Known for driving initiatives that streamline operations and enhance productivity. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to evolving project needs with focus on achieving objectives.
Determined project coordinator, adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Work History
PROJECT COORDINATOR
2 Years 4 Months- Worked closely with Project Biologists and Consultants, fostering teamwork that streamlined laboratory processes and elevated project efficiency.
- Support Project Biologists with communication with clients, key personnel, technical staff, and management, as required, to deliver project work in the laboratory.
- Coordination of project activities, work plans, timelines, and implementation strategies, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication.
- Specific focus on designing test methods, organism sourcing, testing logistics, and implementation for toxicity testing for various plants using Environment Canada methods EPS 1/RM/45 and EPS 1/RM/56.
- Preparation and/or review and authorization of standard testing quotes and reports, upholding quality standards and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.
- Prepared and reviewed project reports to ensure compliance with quality standards, maintaining accuracy and client trust
- Developed technical writing skills for reports and study plans, enhancing team communication and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
- Developing an understanding of more complex statistical treatments and applications.
- Conducted thorough data analysis and interpretation, driving informed decision-making and resulting in measurable improvements in project execution.
- Collaborating with Sample Receipt to ensure project-related samples are prepared and ready for testing in a timely manner.
- Inter-laboratory collaboration to increase the effectiveness of testing.
- Supported a safe workplace by adhering to environmental standards and collaborating effectively with team members to promote safety protocols.
- Full Time (40 hours/week)
Laboratory Biologist
2 Years 1 Month- Carried out day-to-day standard testing in aquatic toxicology in compliance with ECCC.
- Focused on being a primary staff member for culturing and maintenance for Daphnia magna and Mayflies, including monitoring water quality, organism health, and training staff on implemented changes.
- Long-term R&D initiatives run collaboratively to improve laboratory processes.
- Reported and interpreted data from testing, as well as being able to identify any quality issues with the data and report issues to the quality assurance team.
- Conducted comprehensive quality reviews on test data, identifying inconsistencies or problematic data and collaborating with the quality assurance team to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions when possible to ensure data integrity.
- Final verification of simple to complex reports and statistics, ensuring concise and attainable language for ease of client comprehension, and correctness of data being reported.
- Managed clients, including preparing quotes and reviewing invoices for accuracy.
- Facilitated client communication by managing testing schedules and providing timely updates, fostering strong relationships and client satisfaction.
- Provided clients with background information on toxicity testing relevant to their testing
- Ensured clients adhered to their regulatory standards.
- Involvement in project work supervised by project biologists/managers.
- Partnered with project biologists on R&D initiatives, successfully obtaining necessary permits and contributing to the development of complex reports and analyses.
- Drafted detailed study plans for specialized testing, ensuring clarity and precision in methodology to support client needs and project objectives.
- Problem-solving and working to find solutions within the laboratory.
- Full Time (40 hours/week)
Supervisor
4 Months- Supervised daily operations, enhancing team performance and ensuring seamless customer service in a high-traffic retail environment.
- Carried out opening and closing duties.
- Coordinated staff and responsibilities as needed, fostering teamwork and improving overall store efficiency during peak hours.
- Developed and enforced COVID safety protocols, ensuring compliance and maintaining a safe shopping environment for customers and staff.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by resolving customer complaints effectively, enhancing loyalty and trust in the brand.
- Full Time (40 hours/week)
Kitchen Staff
4 Months- Full Time (40 hours/week)
Retail Assistant
4 Months- Full Time (40 hours/week)
Kitchen Staff
4 Months- Casual (8 hours/week)
Retail Assistant
4 Months- Casual (16 hours/week)
Retail Assistant
4 Months- Casual (as needed)
Retail Assistant
4 Months- Casual (as needed)
Kitchen Staff
3 Months- Full Time (40-60 hours/week)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology
- 4-year program
- With Honours
- Focus on plant taxonomy and identification (PLBI 327 & 541)
- Plant structure, function, physiology, and biotechnology (PLBI 401, 403, 421, & 505)
- Scientific communication
- Statistical methods and software
- GPA: 3.96
Skills
Communication
Client communication
Microsoft Word and Excel
Statistical analysis
Self sufficient
Problem-solving
Project coordination
Time management
Detail-oriented
Team coordination
Documentation management
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Flexible and adaptable
Project scheduling
Workload management
Strategic planning
Schedule management
Task delegation
Quality assurance
Data collection
Training and development
Multiple priorities management
Deadline adherence
Resource coordination
Performance monitoring
Report development
Data analysis
Data gathering
Water quality analysis
Lab report composition
Analysis of samples
Environmental compliance
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Accomplishments
- Mary and Nick Ruryk Scholarship in Botany (2021)
Awards and Achievements
Mary and Nick Ruryk Scholarship in Botany (2021), Tetiana Lehkun Scholarship in Botany (2021), Dean's List UofC (2019-2022), Jason Lang Scholarship (2019, 2020, 2021), Rutherford Scholarship (2018), Top student awards: Biology 30, Math 30-1 (2018), Honour Society - Honour roll through six semesters of high school
Certification
Biologist in training (BIT) with the Alberta Association of Professional Biologists
Timeline
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Nautilus Environmental
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Laboratory Biologist
Nautilus Environmental
05.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Supervisor
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
05.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Kitchen Staff
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
05.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Retail Assistant
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
05.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Kitchen Staff
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
05.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Retail Assistant
Timothy's Popcorn and Candy
05.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Retail Assistant
Lazy Bear Gift Shop
05.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Retail Assistant
Canmore Gifts Gift Shop
05.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Kitchen Staff
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
06.2019 - 09.2019Read More
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science from Plant Biology
Read More