Navneet Kaur
Oyen,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing field and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Microbiology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOIL Health Lab Research Assistant
Chinook Applied Research Association
01.2023 - Current
- Respiration Analysis, Soil texture, Spores extraction, Nematodes harvesting and counting, setting up soil microbiology to measure Total fungi, Total bacteria, Protozoa, Mycorrhizae spores and Root Colonization identification and counting
- Research report Writing
- Gained hands on experience on soil sampling, soil surveys, Infield measurements, Soil Health Benchmarks, Water Infiltration, Penetrometer test
- Attend various workshops and meetings to stay updated on industry trends and sustainable practices.
SOILS TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (LEVEL 1)
Down to Earth Labs
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyse SARs (Sodium Absorption rate) by wetting them to saturation point, vacuum and then analysing the calcium, Magnesium and sodium percentage.
Soil Health Lab Technician
Chinook Applied Research Association
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped with the Soil Processing and different lab tests which included wet Aggregation, Respiration analysis, Spores analysis of the samples.
IELTS TRAINER
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Instructed for English proficiency exam which includes modules like Speaking, Writing, Listening and reading to a class of 20 students in two batches
- Developed engaging lesson plans and used different teaching techniques depending on student’s abilities.
Education
B.Sc. Environmental Science, Environmental Science, Soils, Mapping in the Cloud, Principles of Ecology, Geographical Data and Analysis, Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information systems, Technical (Soils, Fisheries, Wildlife Biology, Water Resources, Contaminant Management) -
University of Lethbridge
09.2022
B.Sc. Honours Zoology, Diversity of Chordates, Human Physiology, Non-chordates, Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology -
Panjab University
01.2018
Skills
- Research reporting
- Clerical Support
- Laboratory Testing
- Activity tracking
- Recordkeeping
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Collection and entry
- Database Research
- Research design, analysis and Paper Writing
- Inventory and supply management
- Fieldwork experience
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Projects
Arctic change (deliverables in the form of brochure), Spring 2021, Research on rapid warming, its effects on wildlife, communities living in artic. It was concluded that sea ice is getting unstable, unusual weather patterns are seen which is adversely affecting the wildlife and the local communities in that area.
The effect of liming on acidic soils, Summer 2022, Performed biophysical experiments that includes respiration analysis and nitrogen present, pH, Soil texture, Soil organic matter which concluded that liming does increase the microbial activity in acidic soils by raising the pH value.
Certification
Biologist in Training (ASPB)
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
WHMIS & Lab Safety Training
Proficient in Microsoft Office, NICT, India
Timeline
SOIL Health Lab Research Assistant
Chinook Applied Research Association
01.2023 - Current
SOILS TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (LEVEL 1)
Down to Earth Labs
09.2022 - 12.2022
Soil Health Lab Technician
Chinook Applied Research Association
07.2022 - 08.2022
IELTS TRAINER
01.2019 - 06.2019
B.Sc. Environmental Science, Environmental Science, Soils, Mapping in the Cloud, Principles of Ecology, Geographical Data and Analysis, Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information systems, Technical (Soils, Fisheries, Wildlife Biology, Water Resources, Contaminant Management) -
University of Lethbridge
B.Sc. Honours Zoology, Diversity of Chordates, Human Physiology, Non-chordates, Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology -
Panjab University
Biologist in Training (ASPB)
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
WHMIS & Lab Safety Training
Proficient in Microsoft Office, NICT, India
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