Published: 10/03/2025
(Derby, United Kingdom) - Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, announced that Duncan Brown has been promoted to the role of Associate Director at ResChem, a Smithers company, in Derby, UK.
In his new role, Brown is responsible for managing the staff and systems, while continuing as a Study Director/Principal Investigator (PI) for
pesticide residue studies, ensuring that studies are conducted in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and study protocols.
Brown has previously served as an Analytical Chemist, conducting analysis of pesticide residues in crops using various extraction, purification, and quantification techniques. He has developed expertise in operator exposure and safety studies, conducting studies in support of
agrochemical registration. Throughout his career, he has gained proficiency with advanced instrumentation, such as GC/MS and LC-MS/MS, and has developed and validated analytical methods for trace-level pesticide residues.
“Duncan's extensive experience in analytical chemistry and pesticide residue analysis is demonstrated by his consistent work across multiple roles at Reschem. His transition into the role of Associate Director will enhance the team’s focus on providing our clients accurate data, on time, with high touch,” stated Dr. Sharon Swales, Managing Director,
Environmental Risk Sciences, Europe.
Brown earned a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Plymouth, and an MSc in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Loughborough.
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About Smithers:
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, dry 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.
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