Pacific Analytical Lab, 540 3rd Ave SE, Albany, OR 97321, US

Tangent Seed Lab Int'l is an independent, commercial lab owned and operated by Ellen Mary, RST since 1985. We have been at our current location, 33485 Hwy 99E in Tangent next to Barenbrug USA-Marketing Division, since December 2000. As part of our commitment to quality testing, our entire staff participates in continuing education, including seed testing workshops, technology courses, etc. It is our priority to maintain our skill level and stay proficient in our profession. In addition, we stay involved with our certifying organizations the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists and the Association of Official Seed Analysts. Ellen Mary became an RST in 1984 and an International Seed Technologist ( IST ) in 1998. Locally Ellen serves on the Oregon Seed Council Seed Lab Advisory Committee and is a member of Linn-Benton Women for Agriculture. As a registered member of the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists ( SCST ) Ellen is involved in the SCST Purity Sub-committee, SCST Flower Seed Committee, AOSA / SCST TZ Committee, and the AOSA / SCST Seedling Evaluation Handbook Revision Expert Committee. Ellen serves on the SCST Proficiency Testing Task Force. Ellen is an Associate member of the Idaho Seed Analysts Association and serves on the Oregon Seed Trade Association Certification, Testing & Quality Control Committee.