John Black MSc - Molecular Biology Manager
John joined Vitrology as Molecular Biology Manager in June 2007, and comes with a wealth of Molecular Biology experience gained from over 12 years employment in the CRO industry. After graduating from the University of Abertay with a MSc in Biotechnology, John started his employment at Q-One Biotech in 1995 and progressed through a variety of management and technical roles in Invitrogen, BioReliance and Q-One Biotech. John played a key role in the development and implementation of quantitative PCR and PERT services for the testing of biological products. John has an excellent technical expertise of high throughput real time PCR chemistries and technologies. He has comprehensive knowledge in the design, development, optimisation and validation of real time PCR assays, and has developed excellent troubleshooting skills with regards to these technologies within the biosafety testing environment. He also has comprehensive experience in the research, design, development, optimisation and project management of automated sequencing projects to GLP for regulatory submission. He has a thorough understanding and knowledge of maintaining effective management, performance and reporting of a range of client derived routine and customised assays to GLP.


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