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Smithers Announces New Director of Chemistry, Environmental Risk Sciences, Europe
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Published: 24/02/2025
(Harrogate, United Kingdom) – Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, recently appointed Phil Rooney as Director of Chemistry, Environmental Risk Sciences, Europe.
In this role, Rooney is responsible for managing the Chemistry Services portfolio in the UK, focusing on optimizing operational processes, staff development, and facility enhancement, supporting Smithers commitment to quality and strong client relationships.
Rooney has successfully led multiple initiatives in previous scientific roles that enhanced operational efficiency, including improving GLP LC-MS/MS capabilities and managing a strategic continuous improvement program. He has also served as GLP study director for a wide range of OECD and EPA study types.
“Phil’s accomplishments reflect his strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement, which will ensure our laboratories remain at the forefront of scientific excellence while providing accurate data, on time, with high touch,” stated Dr. Sharon Swales, Managing Director, Environmental Risk Sciences, Europe.
Rooney earned his Analytical Bioscience MSc and Biochemistry BSc (Hons) from the University of Huddersfield, UK.
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Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. With laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, cannabis, commodities, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence.