OUR LABORATORY
Located in Beachwood, Ohio, BSA occupies a 4300-square foot office space, with 1000-square feet reserved solely for laboratory uses.
BSA’s laboratory is well stocked with aquatic microbiology sampling and processing equipment. We are fully capable of sub-sampling, processing, and archiving samples to meet our client’s specifications.
Our primary microscopical equipment includes research-grade compound microscopes equipped with Nomarski optics (100x), phase-contrast, and epifluorescence; inverted microscopes with phase-contrast; and dissecting microscopes. In addition to our microscopes, BSA also is equipped with high resolution digital microscope cameras.
BSA has an extensive hard copy and digital reference library, which includes thousands of taxonomic references and keys. Our literature collection is continually expanding as new sources of information become available. In addition, BSA’s location allows immediate access to several university libraries.
BSA maintains a multidisciplinary professional staff consisting of aquatic ecologists, chemists, microbiologists, and environmental scientists. We have extensive experience in aquatic biology, toxicology, limnology, environmental sciences, and biological statistics for both environmental and industrial applications. Our staff uses their knowledge, skills, and experience to address a wide range of environmental issues facing government, industry, and private citizens. BSA has the experience necessary to assess and solve diverse problems ranging from small private ponds to large lakes, reservoirs, and river systems. BSA can help you develop and implement strategies, which promote the use and protection of aquatic resources in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
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