Summary
Management of the blind proficiency testing program, which includes the manufacture and distribution of blind proficiency specimens to all five participant laboratories (100 blind specimens per laboratory) as well as compiling and analyzing submitted results and report generation in accordance with dow requirements. Management of the open proficiency testing program, which includes the manufacture and distribution of open proficiency specimens to all participant laboratories as well as compiling and analyzing submitted results and report generation in accordance with dow requirements. Accreditation inspections, which include inspecting, evaluation, and assessment of all laboratory processes for forensic soundness, scientific supportability, and compliance with dow requirements. Coordination of accreditation inspections, which includes scheduling, document preparation, inspection checklist maintenance, and trend analysis of inspection findings in accordance with dow requirements. Reference material services to include the manufacture, distribution, and analysis for quality control materials to support validation of new methods or challenges to existing methods in accordance with dow requirements. Scientific consultation to support forensic requirements for new instrumentation, testing methodologies, interference testing requirements.