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What really happens to environmental samples once they leave the field is often poorly understood, yet these early stages are critical to data quality, compliance, and defensibility. Decisions made during sampling, packaging, transport, and documentation can significantly influence laboratory outcomes, turnaround times, and ultimately project decisions.
This webinar will take delegates behind the laboratory doors to follow the complete journey of a sample – from submission and chain of custody through preparation, analysis, quality control, and final reporting. Drawing on operational experience from a high‑throughput laboratory environment, the session connects field practices with laboratory processes to show how everyday decisions can have measurable impacts on results.
Our speakers will explore:
Real‑world examples of sample handling challenges and contamination scenarios will be presented to illustrate how issues arise – and, importantly, how they can be prevented through simple, practical improvements.
This webinar will be particularly valuable for consultants, contractors, regulators, and laboratory professionals working in the environmental and contaminated land sector who want to strengthen the reliability of their data and gain a clearer understanding of the full pathway from sample submission to final results.
Alex Stenta is a Business Development Manager at Envirolab, bringing 20 years of expertise in Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry.
With deep knowledge of both regulatory frameworks and industry needs, Alex partners with clients to deliver tailored, innovative solutions.
She also plays a key role in fostering innovation & excellence across Envirolab’s laboratories throughout Australia.
Pawel Kidon is the ANZ Technical Manager at Australian Laboratory Services, bringing over 14 years of experience in environmental and analytical laboratory operations. Throughout his career, he has led multidisciplinary laboratory teams, overseen complex testing programs, and driven continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and technical capability.
Pawel has developed deep technical expertise in the analysis and management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as broader organic contaminants and asbestos testing.
He is particularly passionate about translating technical requirements into practical laboratory workflows, supporting method development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. In his current role, Pawel works closely with clients, regulators, and laboratory professionals across Australia and New Zealand to deliver reliable, defensible data and to advance best practice in environmental testing.
Since joining Eurofins in 2017, Angelique has taken on a diverse range of roles across the rapidly growing Brisbane laboratory. Beginning in the PFAS department during the early stages of industry focus on this key contaminant of concern, Angelique went on to play pivotal roles in expanding the laboratory’s metals, volatile, and semi‑volatile organic capabilities.
Through these projects, Angelique has demonstrated strong technical expertise alongside an ability to communicate effectively, lead teams, and manage complex projects to successful outcomes. Angelique currently leads the operational management of the Queensland Contaminated Land business as a Business Unit Manager, actively promoting Eurofins’ core values of Customer Focus, Competence and Team Spirit, Quality, and Integrity.
ALGA Members: Free
Students*: Free
Non-Members: $20.00
All fees include GST.
*Students – Members and Non Members are eligible. To get that pricing, you need to upload evidence that you are a student (ie. student card).
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