Jody Gorton

Jody Gorton is a Semi-Retired Quality Consultant since May 2021 and has extensive experience in quality management across various organizations. Serving as Quality Manager at Accelerate Diagnostics since April 2016 and previously as Senior Quality Engineer at Ventana Medical Systems, Jody has a strong background in quality assurance for instrument manufacturing. Previous roles include Quality Director at Cord Blood Registry, where responsibilities included consulting on Quality Management Systems and auditing, and Regulatory Director at Thayer Medical, focusing on compliance with ISO 13485 and design control. Jody's early career included positions as a Senior Quality Control Technician and Medical Technologist, establishing a solid foundation in quality control and laboratory practices. Educational background includes a BS in Medical Technology from Saint Francis University and completed graduate coursework in Public Health at Quinnipiac University.