Statement of Qualifications Overview

Hydrosphere Research is a state and nationally recognized aquatic toxicity testing laboratory. We provide full bioassay laboratory resources that offer a wide array of services to private and public clients.

The following is a brief summary of our qualifications. Download our full SOQ here.
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Certifications

• NELAC accredited aquatic toxicity testing and bioassay lab
         (first commercial bioassay lab in Florida to receive accreditation)
• Minority-owned Business Enterprise
• Woman-owned Business Enterprise
• Registered professional engineering firm

Download our SOQ  to see copies of these certifications.

Customer Service

Hydrosphere Research has retained many of its clients since the lab's inception at CH2M Hill over 15 years ago. We pride ourselves on providing unmatched customer service. Appendix D of our SOQ contains a partial list of references. Please contact us  for a list of references specific to your area or industry.

Services

Hydrosphere Research professionals assist clients in habitat evaluation, sample collection, and other field techniques throughout the United States. This specialization has aided clients in the public and private sectors in determining the potential impact of project development and in the design of suitable alternatives.

More information on our services

Facilities

Hydrosphere Research’s 4,000 square-foot laboratory and office facilities are located in the Progress Corporate Park at 11842 Research Circle, Alachua, Florida, only minutes away from the University of Florida.

Comprehensive Test Facilities

We have divided our test facilities into three separately lighted and climate-controlled sections to accommodate various test conditions or requirements. We also maintain an aquaculture facility separate from the testing labs for a wide range of fresh and saltwater cultures.

We follow strict procedures for maintaining lab equipment and each machine or piece of equipment is available in duplicate. This helps us provide our clients quick turnaround time and avoid delays related to equipment.

Aquaculture & Mariculture

We culture all freshwater and most saltwater organisms required for routine toxicity testing.

Mobile Laboratories

Hydrosphere Research maintains two well-equipped mobile bioassay laboratories. These mobile laboratories provide our clients with the convenience and accuracy of reliable toxicity data using flow-through studies. We use a digitally controlled diluter system to provide a definitive test with up to 90% solution replacement per hour.

Personnel

Hydrosphere Research boasts a highly skilled roster of scientists, engineers and support staff. In addition, our location near one of the nation’s leading research centers provides us with easy access to some of the industry’s most talented assistance, allowing us the flexibility to increase or decrease staff size for special projects.

Facilities are staffed seven days a week, 365 days a year for test monitoring, test initiation, and organism culturing.

We invite you to visit our state-of-the-art facilities in the scientific community at Progress Corporate Park in North Central Florida. To schedule a tour or to find out more about our services and how Hydrosphere Research can help you meet today’s environmental standards, email nwatts@hydrosphere.net or call 866.375.9004.

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