Joseph Lopez

Joseph Lopez has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Joseph is currently employed as a Laboratory Operations Manager at Ancera since March 2023. Prior to this, Joseph worked as a Consultant in the Life Sciences field as a self-employed individual from October 2018 until their current position.

Before becoming a consultant, Joseph held positions as a Laboratory Manager at AmSpec Group from November 2021 to February 2023. Joseph also worked as a Laboratory Manager at Eurofins from June 2017 to September 2018. In this role, they led a team of 20 people in DNA & Genomics laboratories, managed quality assurance according to ISO 17025 standards, and was responsible for performance assessment, hiring, training, and mentoring employees. Joseph also had key customer coordination and technical consultancy responsibilities and handled budget and P&L responsibilities.

Joseph's earlier experiences include working as a Business Unit Director at SGS from May 2011 to February 2017. In this role, they oversaw sales, operations, and quality for four agriculture and food testing laboratories with a team of 120 people. Joseph also served as a Laboratory Manager at the same company, where they managed an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory specializing in food safety, quality testing, and research and development. Joseph played a significant role in developing new testing methods and conducting audits and field trials.

Additionally, Joseph worked as an Assitant Manager and Senior Executive at SGS from April 2008 to February 2011 and September 2006 to April 2008, respectively.

Before joining SGS, Joseph served as a Lecturer at Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani from July 2005 to August 2006. Joseph also worked as a Lecturer at Vellore Institute Of Technology from 2004 to 2005.

Joseph's earliest work experience was as a Research Associate at Upasi Tea Research Foundation from April 1999 to June 2004. In this role, they conducted research on genetic transformation of plants and tea plant germplasm characterization.

Overall, Joseph Lopez has a strong background in laboratory management, quality assurance, team development, and technical consultancy in the life sciences industry.

Joseph Lopez completed their Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Bharathiar University, between 2000 and 2005. Prior to that, they pursued their Master of Science - MS in Botany from Mahatma Gandhi University from 1996 to 1998. Joseph also obtained a Bachelor of Science - BS in Botany from the same institution from 1993 to 1996. Joseph's education history further reveals that they completed their +2 education at Govt. Higher Secondary School between 1991 and 1993, although the field of study is unspecified.