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Comprehensive lake and river water quality testing for an EPA contract under the EU Water Framework directive. Conducted surface and groundwater testing with a bitumen distribution facility. Other duties included Stack emissions testing and dust deposition monitoring.

Carried out microbiological testing of food, water and clinical samples to ISO 17025 standards using Labware LIMS. Worked in the food, water,molecular, clinical and containment level 3 laboratories in sample reception, preparation, analysis and data management. Learned advanced techniques such as ELFA, real-time PCR, PFGE and Immuno-magnetic separation. Worked to identify dangerous organisms including Salmonella, Campylobacter, Mycobacterium, C perfringens and several Verotoxigenic E.coli… Show more Carried out microbiological testing of food, water and clinical samples to ISO 17025 standards using Labware LIMS. Worked in the food, water,molecular, clinical and containment level 3 laboratories in sample reception, preparation, analysis and data management. Learned advanced techniques such as ELFA, real-time PCR, PFGE and Immuno-magnetic separation. Worked to identify dangerous organisms including Salmonella, Campylobacter, Mycobacterium, C perfringens and several Verotoxigenic E.coli strains. Show less