Lisa Thomson - Environmental Chemist

Lisa is a Chartered Chemist and has over 30 years’ experience in analytical and environmental chemistry, with 25 years spent focusing on environmental consultancy and testing.  Previous positions include a research tenure in CSIRO, and development chemist at various manufacturing plants and analytical laboratories. Lisa is also a proud member of the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA). 

Lisa’s leadership guided the VGT testing facilities through the stringent process to obtain NATA accreditation, a nationally and internationally recognised indicator of technical competence and best practice. Lisa developed VGT’s innovative NATA-accredited mobile laboratory which is capable of testing Total Suspended Solids (TSS) on site as well as the more traditional field tests.

Lisa has contributed to a number of technical journals and lectured at seminars on the subject of environmental sampling and analysis. Her short-course in environmental sampling has been well received.

She has assisted clients in industries including local government, mining and extractives, road and rail construction, civil projects, and manufacturing. Lisa has gained particular experience with various flocculation and coagulation techniques, and extensive expertise in sampling environmental constituents. Her knowledge of NEPM, ANZECC and Waste Classifications and Exemptions allows clients an understanding of what the results all mean and how the site is trending. Compliance from the molecular level up.

Education and Professional Affiliations:

• Bachelor of Applied Science, Honours (Chemistry)
• Chartered Chemist (CChem), Royal Australian Chemical Institute (https://www.raci.org.au/)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment