Lorraine Collins
Laboratory Technician at St Andrew's Catholic College- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Melanesian Pidgin Professional working proficiency
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Introduction to Academic Writing
CQUniversityJan, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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St Andrew's Catholic College
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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May 2021 - Present
Rapidly promoted to supervisor of the Middle school laboratories, Prep laboratory, and Chemical storeroom. Proactively updated the Science department’s Safety Data Sheets and cross referenced the SDS sheets with the Chemical Register. Meticulous and timely set up of class laboratory practicals with correct chemicals and equipment. Fluid with changes in practicals, updating risk assessments to reflect alterations. Engage with teachers and students during experiments while maintaining safe practices. Show less
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Seagrass Ecology Group, TropWater Centre, James Cook University
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Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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Volunteer Laboratory Technician
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Feb 2019 - May 2021
Accountable for the sorting and species identification of varieties of seagrass prior to determination of wet and dry weights in alignment with strict QA & QC protocols. Diligently removed and identified epiphytes from seagrass, collected and collated climate data for report writing, and entered and validated data for future analysis. Proactively learned the various differences (often minor or subtle) between seagrass species to ensure accuracy of data collected. Accountable for the sorting and species identification of varieties of seagrass prior to determination of wet and dry weights in alignment with strict QA & QC protocols. Diligently removed and identified epiphytes from seagrass, collected and collated climate data for report writing, and entered and validated data for future analysis. Proactively learned the various differences (often minor or subtle) between seagrass species to ensure accuracy of data collected.
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St Joseph's Primary School, Parramatta Park
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Cairns, Australia
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Learning Teacher Assistant, Learning Support Unit
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Sep 2012 - May 2021
Engaged closely with special needs students (Year 1 to Year 6) to assist individuals and groups with ongoing learning. Collated and entered data within the eMinerva system to measure class results and facilitate cross-referencing, and utilised sample data to create complex spreadsheets. Liaised with other teachers, learning specialists, and key stakeholders in a strongly collaborative ecosystem to provide a holistic learning environment for students. Established a school vegetable garden and leveraged the area as an important learning tool, sharing knowledge about plant growth, pest management, and plant care. Organised a group to attend the QSITE Google Gizmos & Gadgets Workshop (Drone Technology), successfully securing two free drones for specialised class work. Show less
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Collins Shipping Pty Ltd, Lae, Papua New Guinea (based in Cairns)
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Cairns, Australia
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Personal Assistant to Managing Director (Part-time role while raising a family)
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Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
Competently managed the MD’s daily activities and undertook administrative duties including marketing of scientific research vessels, creation and loading of website content, brochure preparation, and client research. Competently managed the MD’s daily activities and undertook administrative duties including marketing of scientific research vessels, creation and loading of website content, brochure preparation, and client research.
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Blue Sea Charters, Madang, Papua New Guinea
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Madang Province, Papua New Guinea
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Managing Director/Owner
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Mar 1999 - Jan 2009
Led all operational and business development activities for a company marketing PNG dive holidays to tourists from across the globe. Oversaw day-to-day business efforts including guest welfare and enjoyment, logistics, health & safety, finances, accounts, HR, and local partner training. Hosted dives as an on-board diving ambassador, brokering strong professional relationships with clients to ensure repeat and referral business. Led all operational and business development activities for a company marketing PNG dive holidays to tourists from across the globe. Oversaw day-to-day business efforts including guest welfare and enjoyment, logistics, health & safety, finances, accounts, HR, and local partner training. Hosted dives as an on-board diving ambassador, brokering strong professional relationships with clients to ensure repeat and referral business.
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Sagric International Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Jun 1999 - Aug 1999
Conducted various short-term consultancies for SAGRIC, scientific arm of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (formerly Australian AID). Commissioned by Australia-PNG Quarantine Support Project to prepare and conduct short courses for plant quarantine officers throughout Papua New Guinea. Courses included lectures and practicals. Published a manual for Quarantine Officers for the National Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Authority: "Plant Diseases of Agricultural Importance". Short term consultancies for the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Services on laboratory requirements/upgrades in various institutions throughout PNG. Report writing and submission of recommendations. Show less
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Papua New Guinea University of Technology
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Lae, Papua New Guinea
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Lecturer
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Sep 1995 - Dec 1998
Developed curricula for, and presented lectures on Crop Diseases, Agricultural Ecology and Crop Botany within the University’s Department of Agriculture. Completed first ever field survey on diseases of taro in Lae and Manus provinces. Conducted research on diseases of taro, including insect vectors. Trained counterpart staff. Developed curricula for, and presented lectures on Crop Diseases, Agricultural Ecology and Crop Botany within the University’s Department of Agriculture. Completed first ever field survey on diseases of taro in Lae and Manus provinces. Conducted research on diseases of taro, including insect vectors. Trained counterpart staff.
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The Scottish Agricultural College
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Auchincruive, Scotland
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Research Officer
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Apr 1995 - Sep 1995
Conducted fieldwork on the identification of insect species from various ecological locations throughout Scotland in order to assess the biodiversity of insect species in relation to vegetation habitat and agricultural practices. Identification of foliar diseases and insect pests in cereal crops contributing to a detailed survey of crop damage and effect on yield in relation to crop variety, growth stage, treatments, location and weather. Conducted fieldwork on the identification of insect species from various ecological locations throughout Scotland in order to assess the biodiversity of insect species in relation to vegetation habitat and agricultural practices. Identification of foliar diseases and insect pests in cereal crops contributing to a detailed survey of crop damage and effect on yield in relation to crop variety, growth stage, treatments, location and weather.
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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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Nigeria
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Professional Officer
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Jun 1993 - Apr 1995
Established field trials in three locations of Nigeria for the agro-ecological characterization of African Cassava Mosaic Virus (ACMV) and its vector. Successfully conducted the Institute's largest survey of ACMV and its vectors throughout remote areas across five ecological zones in Nigeria. Investigated the potential of phytosanitation of cassava as a control measure in relation to ecological conditions, infection pressure and varietal resistance with a view towards Integrated Pest Management. Supervision and training of research and screenhouse staff. Show less
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The Scottish Agricultural College
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Auchincruive, Scotland
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Higher Scientific Officer
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Oct 1992 - Jun 1993
Conducted evaluations on serological kits (ELISA) designed for the rapid detection of root and stem base diseases, leading to the successful creation of an inoculation process and high quality diagnostic services. Training of counterpart and technical staff. Prepared and presented lectures and demonstrations for students, growers and scientific meetings. Conducted evaluations on serological kits (ELISA) designed for the rapid detection of root and stem base diseases, leading to the successful creation of an inoculation process and high quality diagnostic services. Training of counterpart and technical staff. Prepared and presented lectures and demonstrations for students, growers and scientific meetings.
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The Scottish Agricultural College
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Auchincruive, Scotland
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Research Assistant
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Sep 1987 - Sep 1990
Ph.D. research which contributed towards the development of a ground-breaking forecasting system for farmers to combat Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) that ultimately reduced the unnecessary application of pesticides. Work included the identification of virus strains and the maintenance of vector and virus stock cultures with zero contamination. Conducted field surveys to determine the incidence and distribution of strains of BYDV in perennial ryegrass swards. Evaluated new-on-the-market serological kits for the detection of BYDV in plants using Dot-blot and Squash-blot ELISA. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2021
CQUniversity
Certificate IV, Laboratory Techniques -
2019 - 2021
St Joseph's Primary School, Parramatta Park
Certificates -
2019 - 2020
She Maps, Cairns
Workshops, STEM Drone Technology -
2019 - 2019
Step Into Training Services
Certificate IV, Education Support -
1987 - 1990
The University of Glasgow
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Plant Pathology -
1982 - 1986
The University of Glasgow
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Agricultural Botany
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