Biology/Expert Profile
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 in the area
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
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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Recent Answers from Chris Bemes
2009-09-03 Do bacteria cause nasal mucus to smell bad?:
Hi Green, While I may not be the best expert at answering your question, I appreciate your curiosity, so I will do my best to respond. Bacteria are very good at finding niches in which to live
2009-07-28 marine biologiy:
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
2009-06-22 EYE COLOR:
You are correct, the genes for brown eyes are dominant, but quite often two brown eyed parents will have blue eyed children. Here's why: Everyone carries two copies of the eye color gene - one from
2009-05-26 well water worms:
Hi, I am no expert on worms, but I think the most likely culprit is some type of larva (mosquito or another insect). I would contact a water testing company with your concern. Since you are on well
2009-05-21 Echinoderms:
Hi, While I am not an expert in the area of echinoderms, I did a little research and found that these organisms use their tube feet for locomotion, food collection and respiration. One site in particular
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