Andrew Smithson

"Thank you Andrew for all your efforts to complete the [Client] validation on time to meet client deadlines. Despite several issues at the start of the validation, your meticulous planning and hard work helped move the project to completion. Your efforts in creating flawless CRIs are also worth mentioning. Your attention to details and willingness to help in every possible way is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work!" - Current Laboratory Supervisor

People Excellence (July 01, 2019) – “Andrew went above and beyond in ensuring [client] method is up and running in the lab, as we had significant challenges with the assay. In spite of his foot injury, he worked in the lab to meet client deliverable timelines. He also gave valuable feedback while reviewing the method which helped significantly to bring it back to the current standards. His hard work and dedication are highly appreciated and commendable. Many Thanks for your help!” – Project… Show more

People Excellence (July 01, 2019) – “Andrew went above and beyond in ensuring [client] method is up and running in the lab, as we had significant challenges with the assay. In spite of his foot injury, he worked in the lab to meet client deliverable timelines. He also gave valuable feedback while reviewing the method which helped significantly to bring it back to the current standards. His hard work and dedication are highly appreciated and commendable. Many Thanks for your help!” – Project Manager for client

People Excellence (March 18, 2019) – “Thank you for noticing that additional elements for a specific assay were needed and was able to include everything with no previous warning. You have proved yourself to be a great asset to our team!” – Lead Scientist

Process Excellence (January 03, 2019) – “Thank you Andrew for successfully troubleshooting [client assay]. You stepped up by working extra hours to make reagents for the assay. Your hard work and dedication are much appreciated.” – Lab supervisor Show less

People Excellence (December 10, 2018) – “Andrew has proven to be a real team player and asset to his team. He is always available to help out with little to no advance notice. Andrew was able to provide method feedback on a project that was not his that was urgently needed due in order to not disturb analysis timelines. He is sacrificing his own time. Thank you Andrew!” – Lead Scientist

People Excellence (March 27, 2018) – “I’ve gotten feedback from multiple new employees (hired since… Show more

People Excellence (December 10, 2018) – “Andrew has proven to be a real team player and asset to his team. He is always available to help out with little to no advance notice. Andrew was able to provide method feedback on a project that was not his that was urgently needed due in order to not disturb analysis timelines. He is sacrificing his own time. Thank you Andrew!” – Lead Scientist

People Excellence (March 27, 2018) – “I’ve gotten feedback from multiple new employees (hired since August) that there have been a group of analysts they can could on for guidance and you’re someone they mentioned! Thank you for helping with finding reagents, setting up Watson runs, requesting samples, and any other general lab guidance you have offered. I cover as many bases as I can, however, people like you that go that extra mile really make a difference our work environment. We have onboarded a lot of new lab personnel (and continue to do so) and I am so incredibly grateful for your contributions to our team. Keep up the good work! Cheers!” – Laboratory Trainer

People Excellence (March 27, 2018) – “Thank you for taking charge and performing BART and Watson data import/regression/analysis for [visiting colleague from another site] while she was here. It was a great help and her work could not have been performed without it.” – Laboratory Supervisor Show less

Process Excellence (May 31, 2017) – “Thanks for getting [colleague] started and setting up her Watson runs when [lab supervisor] was out and I was not here yet. I appreciate the contribution to employee training. It kept [colleague’s] day and my day moving along smoothly! It’s very appreciated. Thank you for stepping in!” – Laboratory Trainer

Client Excellence (May 3, 2017) – “Your excellent performance on the difficult and time consuming [client] assay deserves to be recognized. I… Show more

Process Excellence (May 31, 2017) – “Thanks for getting [colleague] started and setting up her Watson runs when [lab supervisor] was out and I was not here yet. I appreciate the contribution to employee training. It kept [colleague’s] day and my day moving along smoothly! It’s very appreciated. Thank you for stepping in!” – Laboratory Trainer

Client Excellence (May 3, 2017) – “Your excellent performance on the difficult and time consuming [client] assay deserves to be recognized. I appreciate your hard work.” – Laboratory Supervisor

People Excellence (May 3, 2017) – “Hi Andrew, Thank you for helping out with our visiting analysts. You went above and beyond in helping them create worksheets, requesting samples, helping with reagents, and even staying late to help them read their assay plates. Also you were very helpful in showing [new colleague] the ropes with [client assay] studies. Thank you always for your contribution.” – Laboratory Supervisor

People Excellence (April 4, 2017) – “Hey Andrew, Thanks for spending so much time helping [colleague] while she was here from another site. You really covered most of the lab stuff and that made my end of things a breeze. I appreciate you staying late and the extra time you took out of your day. Cheers!” – Laboratory Trainer

People Excellence (January 12, 2017) – “Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for offering to help complete your fellow analyst’s assay when she was severely ill and couldn’t complete her work. You stepped up to the plate when it mattered, showed team work, and contributed towards accomplishing not only your tasks for the day, but helping another person out finish her’s. I am thankful for your help!” – Laboratory Supervisor Show less

Awards and Recognition for the "Berry American Cheesecake" Product Development

D.D. Williamson Natural Coloring Competition - Runner up (2nd place)
Dupont Danisco Knowledge Award Product Development Competition - Final Round

Donald and Evelyn Mitchell Scholarship, 2013
Carolina-Virginia Dairy Products Association Scholarship, 2012
Food Science and Technology Outstanding Achievement, 2011
William Powers Sadler Scholarship, 2010