Owen Griffin

Owen Griffin is a biotechnology professional with extensive experience in microbiology and quality control within pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Currently serving as the Director of R&D Microbiology at Rapid Micro Biosystems since May 2022, Owen manages a team focused on new product development and automated microbial quality control solutions. Prior roles include Manager of Microbiology and Chemistry at Stryker, where Owen oversaw quality control testing for various products and served as interim stability program manager. Owen's career also includes significant positions at Evonik, where responsibilities involved managing microbiology laboratory operations for sterile pharmaceuticals, and roles at Southern Research Institute and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, emphasizing drug discovery and laboratory techniques. Owen holds a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and Laboratory Technology from Auburn University.