Lawrence Staniforth

Lawrence Staniforth is an accomplished Quality Assurance Manager currently working at the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility since August 2023. With extensive experience in quality assurance and microbiology, Lawrence has previously held key roles at FAREVA as Quality and Validation Manager and QC Laboratory Support Manager, where responsibilities included microbial contamination risk assessment and control strategy development in compliance with EU GMP guidelines. At BCM - Walgreens Boots Alliance, Lawrence served as Laboratory Support and Methods Manager, managing multiple teams and achieving significant improvements in performance and cost efficiency. Lawrence's earlier positions include Microbiology Laboratory Manager at SGS Ashbey de la Zouch, Business Development Manager at Campden BRI, and Senior Scientist at BASF, showcasing strong leadership and technical expertise in microbiological services. Academic credentials include an MSc in Biomedical Sciences and a BSc(hons) in Applied Biological Sciences from Nottingham Trent University, along with a post-graduate certificate in Professional Management from The Open University.