Chris is a Study Manager at Test Labs and a recognised expert in microbiology and end-to-end medical device validation. He works within UKAS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories and GLP and GMP environments, supporting manufacturers with the robust, audit-ready evidence required for EU MDR compliance and FDA 510(k) submissions.
Chris’s background spans the full spectrum of laboratory operations across UKAS ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, and GMP frameworks. Prior to joining Test Labs, he worked as a Senior Microbiologist specialising in method validation and the microbiological analysis of pharmaceutical products and medical devices in accordance with Ph. Eur. standards.
At Test Labs, Chris partners with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams to build the scientific evidence base for regulatory submissions, from EU MDR technical documentation to FDA 510(k) filings. His work focuses on designing defensible study plans with clear rationales, current state-of-the-art guidance, appropriate acceptance criteria, and results that withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Manufacturers who work with Chris value his pragmatic approach and his ability to translate complex and evolving regulatory expectations into clear, actionable evidence that supports patient safety, stands up to audit, and helps accelerate market access.