KANSAS CITY - Mary L. Bandu, Ph.D., has joined the technical team of the Great Plains Analytical Lab as Director of Microbiology.
Dr. Bandu has over 17 years of industry experience in clinical and food microbiology. Prior to joining Great Plains, she was Senior Director of Manufacturing Sciences at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Previously, she was Director of Technical Services at Chestnut Labs and Senior Scientist at Food Safety Net Services. She was also an adjunct professor at Johnson County Community College.
She is an FSPCA Qualified Person for Food and Feeds as well as a Senior Feeder Instructor.
She received a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Houston and a doctorate in bioanalytical chemistry from the University of Kansas. In addition, she is the author of numerous publications relevant to her research in mass spectrometry and was awarded the Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell Fellowship for Outstanding Graduate Student and was a recipient of the Procter & Gamble Fellowship.
“Mary is a highly respected professional who will be a great addition to our exceptional staff,” said John Waldron, President, and CEO of Great Plains. “Mary has many years of experience in food laboratory testing and will further strengthen our position in the field of microbiology.
Dr. Bandu has over 17 years of industry experience in clinical and food microbiology. Prior to joining Great Plains, she was Senior Director of Manufacturing Sciences at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Previously, she was Director of Technical Services at Chestnut Labs and Senior Scientist at Food Safety Net Services. She was also an adjunct professor at Johnson County Community College.
She received a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Houston and a doctorate in bioanalytical chemistry from the University of Kansas. In addition, she is the author of numerous publications relevant to her research in mass spectrometry and was awarded the Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell Fellowship for Outstanding Graduate Student and was a recipient of the Procter & Gamble Fellowship.
“Mary is a highly respected professional who will be a great addition to our exceptional staff,” said John Waldron, President, and CEO of Great Plains. “Mary has many years of experience in food laboratory testing and will further strengthen our position in the field of microbiology.
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