(a) The laboratory shall employ an analyst who, at minimum, must have either: (1) Earned a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university; or (2) Completed 2 years of college or university education that included coursework in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university, plus at least 3 years of full-time practical experience. (b) The laboratory shall employ a sampler who, at minimum, must have either: (1) Completed 2 years college or university education; or (2) Earned a High School Diploma or passed a General Educational Development or High School Equivalency exam, plus at least 1 year of full-time practical experience. Authority: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26102 and 26104, Business and Professions Code.