HARROGATE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Viscient Europe Ltd, the leading provider of Environmental sciences, today announced the appointment of Rory Mumford to the position of Mass Spectrometry specialist.
Mumford joins Smithers with significance experience in working with clients to solve their unique analytical chemistry challenges. In his previous role as Technical Expert - Mass Spectrometry and Separation Science at Charles River Laboratories, he spent 12 years developing high resolution mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry capabilities. His skill sets include separation science, metabolism, mass spectrometry and knowledge management.
An experienced scientist, Mumford will work with the rest of the senior management team to continue to deliver high quality scientific projects for Smithers Viscient clients. He will utilise his significant experience to support growth in his specialist area.
Mumford, who holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and Medicinal Sciences, has relocated to Harrogate to take up this post.
Commenting on the appointment David Phillips, Managing Director, Smithers Viscient Europe said; “Our clients have an increasing need for accurate mass spectrometry, Rory’s skill set will complement and strengthen our offering. Combined with the newly acquired state-of-the-art API5000 Sciex and Thermo Fisher Q-Exactive, we intend to strive to exceed our clients’ scientific expectations”.
Recognised globally, The Smithers Group provides a comprehensive range of environmental risk assessment services including; Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism, Animal Metabolism, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Residue Chemistry, Regulatory Services, and Project Management.
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About The Smithers Group and Smithers Viscient:
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Smithers Group includes Smithers Viscient, Smithers Pira, Smithers Rapra, Smithers Apex, Smithers Pharma Services, and Smithers Quality Assessments. Each Smithers Group company provides technology-based services focused on a defined market. As a group the diversity of market sectors and technologies provides stability and a platform for long term growth. By integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’ products, by utilising testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. All Smithers companies are known by their clients as Trusted Providers of Innovative Solutions. For more information got to: www.smithers.com
Smithers Viscient is a global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing environmental testing, ecotoxicology, and regulatory services for the crop protection, seed technology, pharmaceutical, industrial chemical, and the consumer and household product industries. With laboratories located in North America and Europe, Smithers Viscient has performed standard guideline and higher-tiered environmental studies for over 40 years. Smithers Viscient conducts studies to satisfy all regulatory requirements globally. Services include ecotoxicology, avian toxicology, environmental fate, metabolism and residue, analytical, and product chemistry. For more information, go to: www.smithersviscient.com
