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Department of Health
Services
Certification Number: 1233
CA Small Business Number:2916 |
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Environmental Chemistry
Soil & Water Testing |
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CLSLabs -
About Us
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CLS serves as a primary
technical resource for laboratory related environmental and general health
issues to: state and Federal agencies, industrial clients, engineering
firms, and private industries. California Laboratory Services is a
privately held woman owned corporation providing quality services for
projects of any size - large or small.
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Mission Statement
CLS Labs is
dedicated to building strong client relationships
through quality environmental chemistry laboratory services and superior
client satisfaction.
The laboratory commitment to excellence in environmental chemistry
includes ELAP compliance and dedicated understanding of individual client
needs and timelines for projects of any size.
Professional standards allow qualified personnel to consistently provide
courteous, accurate, legally defensible, and cost effective analytical laboratory
services.
California Laboratory Services
Vision
It is the vision of
CLS Labs to continuously build upon quality environmental chemistry
laboratory services through integrity and
efficiency in partnership with clients and staff.
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California Laboratory Services Staff Profiles - Client Services |
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Laboratory Director:
Zhonqwen "James" Liang
Ph.D.
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As the Laboratory Director for CLS Labs, Dr. James Liang, oversees the
quality management of analytical and support staff in regards to
performance and job requirements, laboratory production, and report
deadlines. He is the primary technical advisor for inquiries from state
and/or Federal agencies, industrial and engineering clients, and private
individuals. Dr. Liang works closely with the Client Services staff at CLS
to meet and assist project and client needs. James Liang’s education
consists of a Ph.D., in Analytical Chemistry, from the University of
Connecticut and B.S. /M.S., in Chemistry, from Hangzhou University, in
China. Some of Dr. Liang’s key work experience projects have included: the
determination of hexavalent chromium and total chromium in plasma and red
cell samples; study of the reducing capacity and the kinetics of various
solid and liquid media subjected to hexavalent chromium; operation and
maintenance of HP GC/MS, TJA ICAP 61E, ICAP 61E Trace Analyzer, Perkin
Elmer 5100Z and 5100ZL Graphite Furnace AA, Leeman PS 200 Automated
Mercury Analyzer, TOC/TOX Analyzer, Dionex IC, and Waters HPLC; Method
development for the determination of metals in fish tissue samples, and of
ultra trace levels of lead and nickel in drinking water by GFAA; and has
conducted research projects for Lead Bioassay, Chromium analyses of human
blood, plasma and urine, and Total Chromium analysis of rat tissue.
Further achievements consist of sixteen published research papers, a
history of good method development, supervision of the
operation/maintenance of numerous analytical instruments, and the training
of instrument operators. Dr. Liang’s diverse experience includes
knowledge of QA/QC laboratory protocols and the review and validation of
CLP, AFCEE Level I and II, USACOE data packages, and client and/or
regulatory agency interactions in response to specific technical, or
service inquiries. Dr. James Liang provides specialized capabilities in
environmental chemistry, research, analysis, procedures, and operations,
due to extensive career experience as a chemist, supervisor, and
laboratory director.
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Vice President:
Scott J. Furnas |
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Scott Furnas is the
Vice President of California Laboratory Services. Scott oversees the
management of administrative staff, client services personnel,
environmental chemistry lab employees, and technical production
requirements and specialties specific to high quality analytical
laboratory operations. Scott Furnas has achieved and maintained client
base growth through his commitment to superior client services and
dedication to excellence in communications and follow through, for any
client project need. Clients include Federal, state and county
organizations, private industries and individuals. Mr. Furnas’ work
history has created a strong foundation on which is built a full
understanding of the needs and requirements associated with environmental
chemistry client services. Scott Furnas has a BA degree from California
State University, Sacramento, and has served in the United States Navy
including duties as a surface rescue swimmer. Scott has worked in all
levels of laboratory operations, making him exceptionally qualified to
provide both clients and staff with effective management and technical
experience. From field sampler to microbiology technician. Mr. Furnas began
his early career understanding sample collection, storage and
preservation, and EPA disposal protocols. As an Organic and Inorganic
Chemist Mr. Furnas was involved in analysis of various compounds by EPA
Methods and has knowledge of associated instrumentation and computer
integration. Scott has had Hazardous Waste Operations Training. Scott
Furnas’ education and experience also includes the review, examination,
and evaluation of organizational structures, administrative policies, and
the management systems of organizations. At CLS Mr. Furnas recommends
changes in management, programs, policies, procedures or practices
concerning management systems including budget needs, production costs and
information management. As a general manager and now as the Vice President
of CLS Labs, Scott Furnas is responsible for the management of chemists,
technicians, sales and administrative staff in adherence to operational
policies and in the provision of exceptional client services.
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
Barry Nicholson |
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Barry Nicholson has over
thirty years professional experience in diverse capacities including:
Manufacturing Environmental Compliance, Production, Laboratory Methods,
Procedures, Protocols and Analysis, Quality Control, Governmental
Compliance, Laboratory Technician Training, Hazardous Waste Management,
Hazardous Site Evaluations and dedicated QA/QC Client Services. Mr.
Nicholson’s educational background includes: M.S., Analytical Chemistry,
Oregon State University and a B.A. in Chemistry from California State
University, Sacramento, California.
Mr. Nicholson’s extensive environmental career provides both the rich
experience and necessary expertise beneficial to meeting the needs of
laboratory clients. Barry Nicholson has participated in various areas of
environmental chemistry analytical laboratory operations and is able to
provide qualified knowledge and exceptional Quality Control to meet any
client’s needs.
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Operations Manager:
Mark Smith |
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Mark Smith has over twenty five years laboratory, field and
supervisory experience as an Environmental Occupational professional. He
has managed emergency response facilities and site clean-up operations.
Mr. Smith developed and performed training programs in Hazardous Waste
Operations, and for laboratories. He has been responsible for the direct
management of Health and Safety Programs and their corresponding training.
He is conversant of environmental and occupational regulations, hazardous
materials handling, packaging, transportation and disposal practices and
all aspects of environmental sampling (soil, water, wastewater, and
hazardous waste).
Mark Smith’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Sciences,
Chemistry from California State University, San Jose, CA and Certification
in Hazardous Materials Management,
University
of California, Davis. Mark Smith’s extensive work history provides clients
with a diverse background of environmental professionalism complete in the
knowledge of project, field, and operations management. Mr. Smith’s
expertise in the coordination, development and performance of client and
field services includes: Training (various OSHA 1910.120 & 1910.1450);
Supervision of hazardous waste and environmental compliance programs and
their developments; Policy/procedure development in hazard control,
assessments and training; Waste Management (packaging, labeling, shipping,
profiling and storage); Facility safety assessment and hazard evaluation;
Evaluation and development of Health and Safety and Right-to-Know training
programs; Instrument calibration, inspection, maintenance and repair;
Emergency response programs; Development of waste characterization
procedures (FTIR, wet chem., etc.), and the development of field sampling
protocols (soil, water and hazardous waste).
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Director of Sales and
Marketing:
Raymond Oslowski, Jr.
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Ray Oslowski’s background includes thorough knowledge of industrial
production and research as well as solid technical expertise in chemistry.
Mr. Oslowski has extensive experience in management, sales, marketing,
finance, personnel, and business operations. He is formally trained in
negotiation and social styles, and highly skilled in client services
project management.
Ray Oslowski’s education
includes a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from
Rutgers University,
New Brunswick, New Jersey and Civil Engineering training, at Georgia Tech.
Career experience has included work as a National Accounts Manager where
Mr. Oslowski negotiated and implemented major contracts with yearly
volumes of $20MM. As a Business Development Manager, Consultant, and
Marketing Specialist for Corporations he has developed many successful
marketing strategies. As a Senior Supervisor he has been responsible for
the productivity, morale, and safety of over 100 employees for 24 hour,
seven days a week production facilities. He has developed ASTM methods and
was assigned as Chief Chemist PRW. As a Marketing Representative for
geotextiles Mr. Oslowski introduced a new concept and product to the Civil
Engineering profession. Ray Oslowski’s responsibilities have also included
distributor motivation, training, and sales assistance as well as
technical consulting to civil engineering firms, state and federal
agencies. Mr. Oslowski is dedicated to high quality client services and
will respond effectively to any client need with person to person same day
assistance.
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Client Services Representative:
Alison G. Burkett |
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Alison Burkett has over
twenty years experience in administrative assistance and business
management and has specialized, for over fourteen of those years, in
environmental chemistry laboratory data management. Mrs. Burkett’s
extensive responsibilities in administering and overseeing the business
operations of data control, and information management, include a variety
of client services to meet turn around times, and specific project needs.
Ms. Burkett is capable of working closely with both laboratory
departments, and clients, to assure that the highest level of standards
and quality assurance are provided. Alison Burkett’s experience has
included services to state and federal agencies, industrial clients,
engineering firms and private individuals for projects of any size. Mrs.
Burkett has an AA in Business Management and Computer Science. Her work
history began as a Computer Operator and System Controller and progressed
to data and office management. Alison Burkett’s wide range of experience
offers environmental chemistry laboratory clients the benefits of working
directly with a professional client services representative capable of
meeting their needs. Ms. Burkett’s experience as a primary influence in
the management of data control, in an environmental laboratory setting,
provides the understanding and skills necessary for any client, or project
need.
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Client Services Representative:
Scott Pieters |
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Scott Pieters has over
twenty years of wide range experience in many aspects of the environmental
chemistry profession. His extensive analytical background includes:
Analysis of Industrial Wastes by methods 8270 and 625 using HP 5890/5971 GCMS’s, Heavy Metals analysis using Perkin Elmer Optima 3000 ICP’s,
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons including jet fuels, motor oil, and diesel
using an HP 5890 GC, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons by infrared
spectrophotometry, Ammonia, Cyanide, Total Phenolics and TKN using a
Lachatt Quick Chem 8000. Mr. Pieters has also performed analysis in
various inorganic parameters such as turbidity, pH, specific conductance,
hexavalent chrome, TDS, TSS and total organic carbon. He has performed
sample preparation for several analytical methods: 8010, 8020, 8270, 8080,
8040, 8140, 8280, 8290, 8150, PCP/TCP, 418.1, 1664 among others, both at
the bench, and as a supervisor. He has been responsible for many
laboratory operations in the past that have included the coordination and
performance of field sampling events, data control, client services, and
the procurement of all laboratory supplies, standards, solvents, reagents
and performance evaluation samples. Scott Pieters has also been
responsible for level III and Level IV data validation using criterion
outlined in specific quality assurance project plans and following the EPA
National Functional Guidelines. Mr. Pieters has three years of radio
chemistry experience in the separation, purification, and gravimetric
determination of fission products and induced nuclear isotopes. He has
performed analysis on 33 percent of the radio chemistry samples collected
from the Chernobyl incident in March of 1986 by the U.S.A.F. The
professional and diverse background of Scott Pieters assures any client of
both qualified and prompt service for any project need.
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Location - Directions
CLS Labs is conveniently located near
Sacramento, California, just off Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova.
For local map and driving directions click on: →
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