Vera B. Smart
Microbiology Lab Manager 
Experience
Vera is a microbiologist known by many of her colleagues throughout the National and International Community.  She is currently serving on the “Standard Methods Microbiology Committee” whose responsibilities includes establishing Methodology and Guidelines that most Regulatory Agencies adopt into their regulations and protocols.
Professional Accomplishments  

Ø      Published Papers Presented to the “American Society for Microbiologists”

Ø      Published Papers presented to the “NASA Aerospace Program

Ø      Assisted in Protocol Development for Giardia & Crytoporidium Programs 

 

Responsibilities 

 

Ø      Training proper specimen Collection Techniques

Ø      Research & Troubleshoot microbial abnormalities (e.g. Fecal & Total Coliform)

Ø      Consult Surface Water and Ground Water Plant Monitoring

Ø      Microscopic Identification Wastewaters And Drinking Waters

Ø      Iron and Sulfate Reducing Bacterium Identification