Certis Biologicals
Stephen Pierson is an experienced analytical chemist currently working at Certis Biologicals since April 2022. Prior to this role, Stephen served as a Research and Development Scientist at Food Safety Net Services from January 2021 to April 2022, where methods were developed and validated for food testing using various instrumentation. Additional experience includes positions as Research Associate II and Chemist at Kemin Industries (KFT) and QA/QC at BASF. Stephen holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from Iowa State University (2015-2018) and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Worcester State University (2011-2015).
Certis Biologicals
Certis Biologicals is a pioneer in the development of biological pesticides and has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of biopesticides. We specialize in: Biological product development, from screening to formulation to field development Manufacturing: fermentation and formulation Global registrations for biological products Global sales channels. We export to more than 30 countries. Certis Biologicals traces its roots to some of the early leaders in the development of biological and botanical pesticides, beginning with the formation of Thermo Trilogy in 1996 and the acquisition of Neem Technologies from W.R. Grace. Since then, the company has grown by identifying and acquiring products that complement its product line. These include baculovirus products acquired from Biosys in 1997 and Bt bioinsecticide products acquired from Novartis in 1997 and Ecogen in 2002. In 2001, Mitsui & Co., a leading Japanese trading company, acquired Thermo Trilogy and renamed it Certis U.S.A. L.L.C. Within Mitsui's AgriScience Division, Certis Biologicals is positioned as the global competence center for biological control technologies. Today the company’s product line represents some of finest bioproducts and active ingredients in the industry.