Other Awards and Honors
2003 Awards
Richard Johanson Earns Two Safety Certifications
The exam was administered by the American College of Microbiology and endorsed by the American Biologist Safety Association (ABSA). This accomplishment gives Johanson two certifications, first, a certified specialist microbiologist (SM) in biological safety that merits a membership in the National Registry of Microbiologists and, second, a certified biological safety professional that is issued by the ABSA. Johanson is the fourth person in the state of Washington to be certified and one of 105 certified in the United States. The exam is administered once a year by the American College of Microbiology. Certified recipients are internationally recognized as having sufficient knowledge and experience to qualify as a specialist microbiologist in biological safety.
Johanson has 25 years of experience in the fields of public health and safety and risk management. His specific areas of expertise include chemical and biological safety. His motivation for taking the exam was his continued interest in the field of microbiology and PNNL’s move toward biological sciences and proteomics. (announced 3/17/2003)