Daniel Allen

At Signature Science: Utilized bench top analytical chemistry techniques, such as GC, LC, MS, and IC to analyze unknown trace samples of explosives and narcotics Performed extensive amounts of wet chemistry, including solution making, dilutions, extractions, and various deposition techniques Developed and utilized methods for imaging large sample areas via stereo and polarized light microscopes, including determination of particle size and distribution At NJ DEP: Conducted biological sampling and analysis in the field and laboratory to provide data for research and management programs of NJ DEP Operated and maintained boats and trailers, sampled fish populations using seine nets, gill nets, trawls, electrofishing, and dredges, identified all fish species collected and recorded biological data, and assessed habitat including submerged aquatic vegetation Utilized and calibrated a conductivity meter to measure dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, and temperature, as well as a sediment tester (dredge) from on board large ocean-going vessel