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OWML: QA/QC

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual: Ohio Water Microbiology Laboratory

Organizational Structure
The Laboratory Manager (1) oversees the daily operations of the OWML, (2) directs technical personnel in the proper performance of laboratory procedures and the reporting of results, (3) ensures that appropriate methods are used, (4) plans activities leading to testing and modification of analytical procedures, and (5) designs and implements a comprehensive QA/QC program.  The Laboratory Manager is responsible for initiating the QA/QC program, providing information and training to the staff, and periodically reviewing QA/QC activities.

The Laboratory Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the OWML, ensures that the equipment is properly maintained and calibrated, orders supplies and equipment, and oversees and performs analytical work.  The Laboratory Coordinator implements the QA/QC program in the daily tasks of conducting analyses, performing quality control checks, and calculating and reporting results.

The Chemical Hygiene Officer oversees safety operations in the laboratory with assistance from the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Coordinator.

The laboratory and field staffs are responsible for correctly implementing collection and analysis procedures and for identifying and working with supervisors to correct and avoid potential problems.

 

Table 1.   Current laboratory personnel and qualifications.

NAME

LABORATORY TITLE

USGS TITLE

Education/Experience

Donna Francy

  • Microbiology/Water Quality Specialist

  • Hydrologist GS-13

  • B.A. Biology;

  • M.S. EnvironmentalScience;

  • Certified Clinical Microbiologist;

  • 15 years experience in water quality and environmental microbiology

 

Rebecca Bushon

  • Laboratory Manager

  • Hydrologist GS-12

  • B.S. Biology;

  • 10 years experience in microbiology

 

Don Stoeckel

  • Project Chief

  • Hydrologist GS-12

  • B.S. Microbiology;

  • M.S. Environmental Science;

  • Ph.D. Soil Science;

  • 10 years experience in microbiology

 

Chris Kephart

  • Molecular Analyst

  • StuTrain(Hyd) GS-9

  • B.S. Microbiology;

  • Working on M.S. Environmental Science;

  • 7 years experience in microbiology

Amie Brady

  • Laboratory Coordinator

  • Hydrologist GS-9

  • B. S. Environmental Science;

  • B.S. Plant Biology;

  • M.S. Environmental Science;

  • 7 years experience in microbiology

Christina Likirdopulos

  • Specialized Lab Analyst/Chemical Hygiene Officer

  • Hydrologist GS-9

  • B.A. Chemistry;

  • M.S.P.H. Environmental Sciences & Engineering;

  • 7 years experience in microbiology

Erin Bertke

  • General Lab Analyst/QA/QC Coordinator

  • Biologist GS-7

  • B.S. Environmental Science;

  • 3 years experience in microbiology

   

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