NAME: Mabel Chuek
TIME AT CDFA: 17 years
PROGRAM: Regulatory Analysis Laboratory, Center for Analytical Chemistry
POSITION TITLE: Ag Bio Tech
USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I run tests on samples, maintain/fix equipment/instruments, and enter data into a database.
HOW DO YOU WORK FOR THE CALIFORNIA FOOD SUPPLY? As part of the Regulatory Analysis Lab, I mostly analyze fertilizer samples to confirm that farmers get what they paid for and to investigate issues with fertilizing materials.
THOUGHTS OF WORKING AT INSPECTION SERVICES? I enjoy working with the wonderful people who work here at the lab.
PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE? There’s a line from Doctor Who that I’ll paraphrase because it’s been years since I’ve seen the episode: Try to be nice but always be kind. I probably fail at it as much as I succeed at it, but I think it’s a good way to live.
FAVORITE PASTIME? I draw.
The Center for Analytical Chemistry is a branch of the Inspection Services Division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.