Peter Akrill

Experience

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  Cardiff Bioanalytical Services Ltd

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Bioanalyst

  Analysis of urine and serum samples to support clincial trialsScreening analysis of hair samples for drugs of abuse

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  Health and Safety Laboratory

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2005

  Higher Scientist

  • Developed LC-MS methods for analysis of drugs of abuse in oral fluids and urine.• Lead scientist in the UKAS accredited drugs of abuse service.• Developed analytical methods for the analysis of chemical metabolites in urine, blood and breath.• Managed a number of successful projects and volunteer studies• Internal auditor for the laboratory’s ISO9001 and ISO17025 (UKAS) systems.• Deputy Quality Manager for ISO 17025 system.

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  Abbott

  Jun 2005 - now

  • Managed team of 30 staff across 3 analytical laboratories containing chromatography – mass spectrometry equipment, clinical chemistry analysers and robotic microplate processors• Implemented work from significant contracts into routine work of the laboratory• Integrated analysis of additional 1300 samples per day into laboratory following group wide rationalisation• Liaised with Research and Development department to support R and D projects• Project leader for large Government contract• Provided toxicological advise to customers• Provided expert testimony for use in court• UKAS Technical Manager• Presented papers and posters at scientific meetings Show less

  • Senior Toxicologist

    Apr 2013 - now

  • Head of Analytical Services and Toxicologist

    Mar 2007 - Apr 2013

  • Laboratory Manager

    Jun 2005 - Mar 2007