Laboratory Branch

Welcome to Division of Environmental Science and Assessment Laboratory Branch --dedicated to analyzing environmental samples and generating high quality data.

The Laboratory Branch consists of an Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Section and a Sanitary Chemistry and Biology Team. The Branch is responsible for measuring the levels of chemical, microbiological and biological contaminants in diverse media such as water, air, drinking water, sewage, soil, sediment, hazardous waste, etc. All analytical results are produced in accordance with the Regional Quality Assurance Program following EPA approved methods and protocols. The Branch provides consultation and technical assistance to other federal, state, local, international and private laboratories.

Personnel and Capabilities

Branch Chief - Kevin Kubik
- Secretary - Barbara Danziger
- QA/QC Coordinator - Elaine Vikara, ESAT Task Monitor
- Special Projects Coordinator - John Birri
- Sanitary Chemistry and Biology Team
  - Jim Ferretti, Biologist, bioaccumulation studies
  - Diane Calesso, Environmental Scientist & Volunteer Monitoring Coordinator
  - Maria Javier, Chemist
  - Debbie Kay, Environmental Scientist
  - Al Nastasi, Lab Technician
  - Dewey Johnson, PhD, Chemist (Sr. Env. Employment Program)
Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Section Chief - John Bourbon
- Inorganic Team
  - Ken Peist, Chemist
  - Bob Davis, Chemist
  - Russ Arnone, Chemist
  - Linda Boyer, Laboratory Technician
  - Kim Brandon-Bazile, Chemist
  - Organic Team
    - Fred Elsen, Chemist
    - Renold Coismain, Chemist
    - John Lee, Chemist
    - Ness Tirol, Chemist
    - Corinne Spinks, Chemist
    - Phil Cocuzza, Chemist

For information about this page, contact: birri.john@epa.gov

Laboratory Branch

Personnel and Capabilities

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