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� r � SECTION I I DESCRIPTIOU OF ANALYTICAL SERVICES DIVISIOU A. Services Brown and Caldwell's Analytical Services Division has been providing laboratory services to industry and government for over 35 years. Laboratories located at Emeryville in the San Francisco Bay Area and at Pasadena in Greater Los Angeles perform a full range of analytical tests, including the following: Compliance monitoring for RCRA, t]PDES, CAM, ARB Potable water testing i Water and wastewater characterization Toxic and hazardous waste investigation Treatability studies Analytical consultation and methods development Priority Pollutant analysis Agricultural pesticide analysis Quality control services Bacteriology and Microbiology To%icity bioassays Sample collection and on-site analysis B. Personnel The Division is made up of about 70 experienced chemists, biologists, and technical assistants. Half have degrees in chemistry and most of the remainder have other technical dearees. Several staff members hold advanced degrees in thein primary field. In addition to academic preparation, a formal program of training is carried out for new employees or those who change job assignments. A training outline is prepared by the supervisor and discussed with the employee and any senior analysts who may participate in the training. At the end of three months, a technical review is carried out. For this review, the new employee is asked technical questions while the supervisor observes the answers. The review board usually consists of the .Technical Director, the Quality Assurance Manager, and the Laboratory Director or Supervisor. Brown and Caldwell also provides a system for professional development array from the job. Laboratory specialists are frequently sent to training sessions and seminars presented by instrument vendors and professional societies. Dues I--1