Laboratory Management

Dr You-Sing Yong Ph.D (Chemistry), MBA - Operations Manager

You-Sing has been with Watercare Laboratory Services since 2001. Prior to joining Watercare Laboratory Services, he worked in R&D in Canada and Australia before moving to New Zealand where he was initially involved in chemical manufacturing production.

You-Sing is responsible for ongoing and long term operations of the laboratory. He has the laboratory expertise and business acumen to ensure client requirements are meet and quality results are always achieved.

yyong@water.co.nz

Lynette Ronberg MSc, BBS - Quality and Technical Manager

Lynette has over 30 years experience in water and environmental analysis. She has held varied roles associated with water and wastewater treatment. Lynette manages the overall quality assurance of the laboratory. Her considerable experience in laboratory operations gives her the background necessary to ensure that the quality aspects of technology used by the laboratory are consistent with best practice.

Lynette manages the laboratories accreditation process and ensures that the IANZ procedures are adhered to.

A key part of her role is to remain familiar with the NZDWS and advise laboratory and Watercare staff of related issues. She is on the Ministry of Health's Expert Committee on Drinking Water Quality.

lronberg@water.co.nz

Dr Michael Hodgson Ph.D (Chemistry) - Head of Department - Air Quality

Michael joined Watercare Laboratory Services in early 2005 as a Senior Chemistry Technician. Prior to joining Watercare Laboratory Services, Michael carried out post-doctoral inorganic chemistry research at the University of Auckland, University of Texas in Austin, USA and the University of Oklahoma, USA.

Michael's environmental chemistry knowledge and organisational skills have strengthened the team in General Chemistry. He is focused on providing clients a fast, accurate service for routine tests. Michael is responsible for the commissioning of new equipment to provide greater accuracy and faster turnaround of analysis of nutrients in the laboratory.

mhodgson@water.co.nz

Dr Peter Boniface Ph.D. (Chemistry) - Head of Department - Organic Chemistry

Peter joined Watercare Laboratory Services in 1998 as the Head of Department - Organic Chemistry. He has extensive experience in the analysis of water and environmental samples and the use of various analytical techniques.

Peter has carried out considerable method development to support capabilities of the laboratory. His main role is overseeing the daily operations and development of the organic department.

pboniface@water.co.nz

Dr Steve Money Ph.D. (Chemistry) - Head of Department - Inorganic Chemistry

Steve joined Watercare Laboratory Services in 2003 following two years doctoral research of ultra low detection of metal in environmental samples a the Louisiana University Marine Consortium laboratory in the USA.

He was responsible for the introduction of trace level detection ICPMS technology in the laboratory. This has enabled the laboratory to provide customers' lower detection limits, faster throughput and a wider range of analyses for a range of water and environmental samples.

Steve is supported by a strong team of technicians who execute the trace metals testing programme.

smoney@water.co.nz

Dr Mary Finn Ph.D. (Molecular Microbiology) - Head of Department - Microbiology

Mary recently joined Watercare Laboratory Services as the Head of Department – Microbiology. Prior to joining the Watercare, Mary worked as a Technical Specialist for Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division in Longford, Ireland. For 2001 she worked for Biosearch NI Ltd initially as Laboratory Manager and following completion of her PhD in 2004, as Training Manager. The company tests food and water for bacterial and pathogen content eg Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli 0157, and Legionella.

Mary's role in the laboratory is to ensure the efficient processing of samples to meet customer requirements and the quality of work within the laboratory is kept to a consistently high level.

Mary is supported by an experienced team, who are trained in a range of general and specialist microbiological testing techniques.

mfinn@water.co.nz


Dave Collins BSc - Head of Department - Sampling and Logistics

Dave joined Watercare Laboratory Services in 1998, as a laboratory analyst. His extensive experience in sampling and analytical work, and his familiarity with the NZDWS is of immense use to clients.

Dave is actively involved in the planning and implementation of drinking water sampling programmes for the catchments, treatments and bulk water supply to comply with the NZDWS. On a daily basis his IANZ accredited sampling unit are involved in sampling from a variety of sources.

'IANZ accredited for sampling drinking water'

In addition to organising sampling operations, Dave manages the chain of custody of samples from sample acquisition to disposal, planning work through the laboratory and fulfilling client service functions.

dcollins@water.co.nz