EFOX: Smarter Environmental Workflows for PFAS and Emerging Contaminants

As Principal Scientist for Chemistry at Severn Trent Water (STW), based in Bridgend, South Wales, Steven has over 15 years of experience in drinking water analysis. While specializing in organic analysis, he also possesses broad expertise across analytical chemistry. Since joining Severn Trent Water in 2017, Steven has led the research and development of new and existing analytical techniques supporting both drinking water and wastewater analysis. Prior to STW, he held analytical chemistry roles at Welsh Water and Severn Trent Services (STS), building extensive experience in water quality testing and laboratory science.

Aristide is an experienced environmental and food testing chemist, currently working in product management for LC- and GC-MS analytical end-to-end solutions supporting laboratories in the environmental and food safety sectors. He joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2021, where he has been involved in developing advanced analytical workflows for food and environmental applications. Aristide earned his industrial PhD in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from the University of Birmingham, UK, focusing on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as part of a Marie Curie Industrial Doctorate program in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific. With a background spanning food science, analytical biotechnology, and applied mass spectrometry, Aristide brings a strong combination of scientific expertise and practical industry experience to support laboratories in achieving reliable, high-quality analytical results.

Ed George has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame with a concentration in Environmental Science.  He worked for 15 years in the environmental laboratory industry, holding positions of Lab Technician, Lab Manager, and R&D Manager, responsible for developing novel sample preparation and analytical methods in soil and water using GC- and LC-MS/MS platforms.  He participated in several collaborative method development projects with the USEPA. In 2014, he joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Applications Scientist and developed several workflow applications for pesticides, veterinary drugs, and PFAS in various food matrices on both LC-MS/MS and high-resolution Orbitrap MS platforms.  He is currently the EFS Regulatory Affairs Marketing Manager focused on environmental and food safety business development, promoting novel workflows that provide unique productivity benefits for customers.

Jeff Stubbs is a Senior Global Market Development Manager within the Environmental and Food Safety (EFS) division at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He supports laboratories worldwide in addressing evolving analytical challenges across environmental, water, and food testing, with a focus on translating advanced technologies into practical, application-driven solutions.

In addition to his customer-facing responsibilities, Jeff plays a role in shaping the strategic direction of the EFS business segment. He has been closely involved in the development and global positioning of PFAS analytical workflows, working across teams to support laboratories in navigating increasing regulatory scrutiny and implementing reliable, high-performance methods for emerging contaminants.

Jeff’s career spans both laboratory and commercial environments. He began at Northumbrian Water as an Analyst and Senior Analyst, gaining hands-on experience in water quality testing and regulatory compliance, before moving into client-facing and commercial roles. He later worked at Anatune, supporting environmental and water sector solutions, and joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2018, where he has held multiple roles across account management and business development in the EMEA region.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Newcastle University. Jeff brings a balanced perspective of technical expertise and real-world laboratory insight, and regularly engages with global stakeholders to support innovation, compliance, and operational efficiency in environmental and food safety testing.

Rich Cochran serves as a Product Manager in the Environmental and Food Safety business at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he is responsible for product strategy, positioning, and lifecycle management of advanced analytical solutions. He has over 18 years of experience in chromatography and mass spectrometry, with expertise spanning targeted quantification, structure elucidation, and non-targeted analysis of unknowns.

Leveraging both technical depth and market insight, Rich drives the development of differentiated products and workflow solutions that address critical customer needs. He works across cross-functional teams to align innovation with strategic objectives, contributing to the continued advancement of capabilities in environmental and food safety testing.