Skills:
Laboratory: Competent with standard laboratory techniques, instruments, and safety precautions. Extensive microbiology and chemistry work in both potable and non-potable water samples. Competent in analytic procedures including spectrophotometer, atomic absorption, and Ion Chromatography. Quality assurance and control procedures. ELAP/NELAC Certifications for potable and non-potable water testing. Supervision and training of laboratory staff. Field: Identification of wildflowers, plants and animals in the Adirondack Park region. Competent in cross-sectional stream gauging technique. Competent in lake and pond sampling including field profiles and chemistry sub-sampling. Use of a Wisconsin collecting net to sample plankton from Lake George. Experience in locating and identifying macrophytes. Identification and proper removal of invasive aquatic plants. Collection of water samples for bacterial analysis. Arrange ,Plan, and supervise field sampling. Computer: Experienced in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Sigma Plot, Microsoft publisher, and Paint Shop Pro. Equipment: Competence with anion chromatograph, spectrophotometer, and an a AA Spectrophotometer.