AboutChris Bemes Expertise I will answer questions relating to the identification of bacterial and fungal isolates using phenotypic (macroscopic/microscopic appearance, biochemical bench tests, fatty-acid analysis) as well as genotypic (RiboPrinting) methods. I can also answer questions relating to environmental microbiology, especially those specifically relating to the pharmaceutical industry. I am less familiar with clinical microbiology.
Experience I have worked within the biotech industry for 9 years, most of that time spent in a Quality Control Microbiology laboratory setting.
Within the laboratory, I routinely performed bioburden testing; sterility testing; gel-clot and kinetic LAL testing; biological indicator testing; stability testing; microbial limits testing; media performance/growth promotion testing; microbial identifications testing using API, Vitek, MIDI (GC-MIS) and RiboPrinter identifications systems; total/fecal coliform testing; environmental monitoring; media preparation; stock culture maintenance; qualification of identification test kits and QuantiCult Plus organisms. I executed the QC validation of the DuPont Qualicon RiboPrinter Microbial Characterization System. I also supported sites internationally with the fungal/microbial identification process, the RiboPrinter assay, stock culture maintenance and the microbial identification process flow.
Organizations Nationally Registered Microbiologist, American Society of Microbiology (2005)
Publications Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Education/Credentials B.S. in Microbiology (2000)
Awards and Honors Received my company's 'Best Practice Award' for the Validation of the RiboPrinter Microbial Characterization System, 2004
Question i want to be a marine biologist for my fucher job.I want to spend my time gitting ready at a young age.the problem is that i dont live by or close to a shore.Is there a way for me to contine my studys im a fresh water place?Thank you for your time.
-harmony
Answer Hi Harmony,
While living near the coast might make it easier to get involved with local marine activites, it is not necessary in order to become a Marine Biologist. My recommendation would be to do well in your school's science, math and English classes. If extracurricular science clubs or activities are offered by your school or town, I would recommend that you get involved with those as well. If you live near fresh water - explore it! You can also learn a lot on your own by reading books about marine biology. Reading will give you a great background knowledge of the subject, which can help you get a head start with college topics you will study later. Your goal right now should be to get into a college/university that offers a strong science program, including marine biology. These schools will frequently offer opportunities for internships or volunteer work relating to marine biology.
Here are a couple web sites that offer additional advice and information relating to becoming a marine biologist:
