EPA Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Laboratory Contacts
The Region 9 Laboratory is a full service, state-of-the-art facility specializing in chemical analysis, biological analysis and field sampling services.
Mailing Addresses
Corvallis Main Building
200 SW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 754-4600
Newport Main Building
2111 SE Marine Science Dr.
Newport, OR 97365
Field Services Support Center (FSSC)
23217 Kidder Street
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 265-7400
Region 9 Laboratory Manager
Brewer, Alex (brewer.alex@epa.gov)
(541) 754-4570
Region 9 FSSC Manager (Acting)
Duane James (james.duane@epa.gov)
(415) 972-3988
Chemistry Coordinator
Michael Spiegel (spiegel.michael@epa.gov)
(541) 754-4519
Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer
Andrew Mendez (mendez.andrew@epa.gov)
(541) 754-4574
Regional Sample Control Coordinator
Jamie Carmon (carmon.jamie@epa.gov)
(510) 412-2389
Region 9 Laboratory Contacts by Subject
General Contacts
| Subject | Primary Contact | Secondary Contact | 
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Services | Michael Spiegel (514) 754-4519  | 
			Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
		
| Environmental Management System (EMS) | Jason Lewis (541) 754-4537  | 
			N/A | 
| Drinking Water Laboratory Certification | Cynthia Holman (510) 265-7406  | 
			Chris Cagurangan (510) 265-7405  | 
		
| Laboratory Safety, Health & Environmental Management | Jason Lewis (541) 754-4537  | 
			Chris Cagurangan (510) 265-7405  | 
		
| Laboratory Quality Assurance | Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
			Alex Brewer (503) 984-3871  | 
		
| Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) | Jason Lewis (541) 754-4537  | 
			N/A | 
| Sample Containers | Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
		
| Sample Holding Times/Preservations | Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
		
| Sample Login/Receipt | Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
		
| Sampling Equipment | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  | 
		
| Sampling Requests | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  | 
		
| Sampling Technical Advice | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  | 
		
Chemistry Contacts
| Subject | Primary Contact | Secondary Contact | 
|---|---|---|
| Air Methods | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			N/A | 
| Drinking Water Lab Certification — Chemistry & Radiochemistry  | 
			Cynthia Holman (510) 265-7406  | 
			Chris Cagurangan (510) 265-7405  | 
		
| Drinking Water Methods | Chris Cagurangan (510) 265-7405  | 
			Cynthia Holman (510) 265-7406  | 
		
| Immunoassay | Cynthia Holman (510) 265-7406  | 
			Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
		
| Inorganic Chemistry Methods | Michael Spiegel (514) 754-4519  | 
			Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
		
| Metals Analysis | Michael Spiegel (541) 754-4519  | 
			N/A | 
| Metals in Saline Waters | Michael Spiegel (541) 754-4519  | 
			N/A | 
| Organic Chemistry Methods | Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
			Michael Spiegel (541) 754-4519  | 
		
| Standard Reference Photometer — Ozone Standard Verification  | 
			Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			N/A | 
| Soil Gas Analysis | Michael Spiegel (541) 754-4519  | 
			Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
		
| Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) | Michael Spiegel (541) 754-4519  | 
			Andrew Mendez (541) 754-4574  | 
		
Biology Contacts
| Subject | Primary Contact | Secondary Contact | 
|---|---|---|
| Bioassays/Toxicity Tests (water & sediment) — Marine Toxicity Tests  | 
			Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			N/A | 
| Bioassays/Eco-assessments | Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			N/A | 
| Biological Methods and Monitoring | Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			N/A | 
| Drinking Water Lab Certification — Microbiology  | 
			Cynthia Holman (510) 265-7406  | 
			N/A | 
| Marine Aquatic Toxicity Test | Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			N/A | 
| Marine Benthic Invertebrate Identification | Jamie Carmon (541) 754-4490  | 
			N/A | 
| Microbiology | Cynthia Holman (510) 265-7406  | 
			N/A | 
Field Contacts
| Subject | Primary Contact | Secondary Contact | 
|---|---|---|
| Field Analytical Support | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  | 
		
| Field Audits | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  | 
		
| Field Equipment | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  | 
		
| Field Sampling Assistance | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  | 
		
| Field Sampling Techniques | Bob Hopeman (510) 265-7402  | 
			Junn Masongsong (510) 265-7403  |