One of BioScience Laboratories’ greatest assets is its employees. Each member of the BSLI team contributes to the overall success of the company.
Daryl S Paulson, Ph.D., MBA - President and CEO Email
Dr. Daryl S. Paulson, President and CEO, has extensive experience in skincare research designs, clinical trials, and biostatistics. He is the author of the standard texts of antimicrobial and disinfectant product testing. Dr. Paulson has designed the procedures used at BioScience Laboratories, Inc., for evaluation of skin care and cosmetic products, as well as the statistical models used to assess the data. These include factorial designs, Analysis of Variance designs, regression analysis, exploratory data analysis, and integrative and statistical design in both parametric and nonparametric methods. In addition to authoring texts Dr. Paulson has published over 30 articles in several industry journals. download a copy of Dr. Paulson's Publications.
Marsha Paulson, MBA - Vice President Email
Marsha Paulson received her undergraduate degree from Vermont College in Montpelier, Vermont, and completed her Master of Business Administration degree at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Ms. Paulson has 25 years of previous banking experience and small business ownership. Her extensive experience in all facets of business operations facilitate the day-to-day workings of BioScience Laboratories. She is also a member of the company's Board of Directors.
John A Mitchell, Ph.D. - Chief Science Officer Email
Dr. John Mitchell, Chief Science Officer, has been employed at BioScience Laboratories, Inc., since 1996. Presently, he is co-chairman of the ASTM 35-15 Subcommittee, which approves standardized testing methods used in the topical antimicrobial industry. Dr. Mitchell's experience prior to BioScience include Medical Staff Coordinator, Clinical Microbiologist, and Medical Education Coordinator at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, Director of the Craighead Wildlife-Wildlands Institute, Executive Secretary of the Institute of Medicine and Humanities, and Professor of Microbiology at the University of Montana in Missoula. His specializations are in parasitology, clinical microbiology, ecology and wildlife disease, and physiology. He has extensive knowledge and experience in diagnosing the etiology of infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and helminths, testing pathogens for antibiotic sensitivity, analyzing and interpreting research data, and writing and editing scientific literature.
Deanna J Field- Chief Financial Officer Email
After providing consulting services for BioScience Laboratories for 3 years, Deanna J. Field now serves as the company's Chief Financial Officer. With over 35 years experience in successful business and operations management, Ms. Field provides oversight and leadership to the business group and the department managers. Her responsibilities include the development and monitoring of internal accounting controls, planning for cash and facility requirements to support anticipated growth, developing and executing contractual agreements, fulfilling staffing requirements and HR management, and building the company's "brand" throughout the business community. Ms. Field has served on several non-profit boards including serving as the President of the Greater Gallatin United Way for two years. She is currently serving on the Board of the Bozeman Noon Rotary Club, is a member of the Gallatin Valley Human Resource Assocation and is serving in an appointed capacity for Prospera Business Network. Ms. Field is the past president of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Gallatin Valley Credit Professionals and was awarded the distinction of "Women Who Make A Difference" by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2002. She is also a faculty member and presenter for the National Business Institue (NBI).
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John Dyba - Senior Account Executive Email
John Dyba received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana and is currently working on a Masters in Clinical Research Administration. He is a native of Montana, has been with BioScience Laboratories since 2003, and has managed technical accounts for over 10 years. John has an extensive background in customer service and support regarding EPA and FDA submissions, and claims substantiation.
Kyle McGovern, MBA - Senior Account Executive Email
Kyle McGovern received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in Bozeman and his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Montana in Missoula. He has been employed at BioScience Laboratories since 2004, and has been responsible for developing new business and maintaining client relations. Kyle's strong background in product testing and study design has helped him aide his clients from proof-of-concept studies for new product development all the way though formal submissions to the FDA and EPA. In the area of Business Development, Kyle has played a key role in bringing on new testing capabilities to BSLI such as In-vitro Alternatives to Animal Testing and a complete GLP Virology Laboratory. Kyle puts great emphasis on service and strives to become a true partner with each of his clients in serving their needs.
Jim Verzuh, MBA - Director of Marketing and Special Projects Email
Jim Verzuh received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with honors from the University of Portland and his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington. Jim has fifteen years experience in FDA-regulated industries in marketing, operations and quality assurance roles. He has helped numerous organizations define new strategies, develop partnerships and enhance their value offering to customers. Jim is a member of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT) and the International Society for Antiviral Research (ISAR).
Laboratory Managers
Terri Eastman - Manager of In Vitro Laboratory Email
Terri Eastman is a committee member of ASTM and attends industry conferences annually. With over 20 years of microbiology testing experience, she is able to provide scientific leadership, guidance and technical support to our clients.
Ron Neibauer - Manager of Clinical Laboratory Email
Ron Neibauer received his undergraduate degree in Industrial and Management Engineering from Montana State University in Bozeman. Mr. Neibauer joined BioScience Laboratories in the summer of 2007 after spending 10 years in the laser and medical device manufacturing industry. He has experience in ISO and GMP standards, customer service, manpower planning, quality control, and organizational development.
Volha Dzyakanava, Ph.D. - Manager of Virology Laboratory Email
Dr. Volha Dzyakanava received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Biotechnology from Belarusian State University in Minsk, Belarus, and completed her Ph.D. in Virology at the Research Institute for Epidemiology and Microbiology in Minsk. She has experience working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigating and researching various issues of viral infection.
Clinical Study Directors
Christopher M Beausoleil, CCRP - Senior Scientist/Scientific Writer Email
Christopher Beausoleil has worked at BioScience Laboratories, Inc. since 1994 in the laboratories and has been involved in all phases of testing. He has extensive experience in evaluating the efficacy and safety of products using standard FDA methods and customized protocols.
Esther Campbell - Principal Study Director Email
Esther Campbell received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Montana State University in Bozeman. Before working at BioScience Laboratories she worked in the Entomology Department at Montana State University researching plant chemicals for use as pesticides. She has been employed at BioScience Laboratories since 2003 and became a Principal Study Director in the Clinical Laboratory in October of 2007.
Robert McCormack - Principal Study Director Email
Robert McCormack received a Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. He has been employed at BioScience Laboratories since 2000, and became a Principal Study Director in the Clinical Laboratories in 2003. Robert has conducted numerous clinical trial studies in the area of topical antimicrobials while in his present capacity.
In Vitro Study Directors
Lisa Lehman - Principal Study Director Email
Lisa Lehman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Montana State University. She has been employed at BioScience Laboratories since 1995. While employed at BioScience Laboratories, Lisa has worked in the Clinical Laboratory, Subject Recruiting, and the In Vitro Laboratory, where she advanced to the position of Study Director in 2007.
Jessica McDonnell - Principal Study Director Email
Jessica McDonnell attended the University of Montana, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology with a Medical Technology major. She has worked at BioScience Laboratories since 1994 and has vast experience in the clinical and in-vitro laboratories, as well as in Quality Assurance. Ms. McDonnell is currently the predominate study director for developments in the area of alternatives to animal testing.
Liv Graving - Principal Study DirectorEmail
Liv Graving graduated from Montana State University with a B.S. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience Biomedical Sciences. Liv joined BioScience Laboratories in 2006 as a member of the Quality Assurance Unit and later transferred to the In-Vitro Laboratory. Liv studied at the Center for Biofilm Engineering and is trained in biofilm formation and biofilm reactors.
Virology Study Directors
Kelly Burningham - Principal Study Director Email
Kelly Burningham received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Montana State University in Bozeman, MT and joined BioScience Laboratories in 2007 with 6 years experience in laboratory environments. In addition to working full time, she is currently working on a master's degree in Public Health.
Accounting
Alex Gallub - Controller Email
Alex Gallub has served as the company's Controller since February 2006. He is responsible for the company's accounting and cash management affairs, including but not limited to financial reporting and general ledger activities, payroll management, purchasing, job costing, budgeting, and cash flow planning. Mr. Gallub graduated from Queens College in New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting in 2001.
Quality Assurance
Amy Juhnke - Manager of Quality Assurance/Document Control Email
Amy Juhnke received her undergraduate degree in English and History from Syracuse University. She has been employed at BioScience since 2000 and has over 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance. Ms. Juhnke is an active member of the Society of Quality Assurance (SQA).
Quality Control
Scott D Ferraro - Manager of Quality Control Email
Scott Ferraro received his quality control experience while serving in the U.S. Navy on board the USS Texas as an Engineman Work Center Supervisor. After his enlistment, he continued employment with the Department of Defense as a Nuclear Refueler at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Being a native Montanan brought Scott back to Bozeman, were he worked as a Calibration and Validation Manager for 9 years prior to joining BioScience Laboratories in 2006.
Regulatory Affairs
Janis Smoke – Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Employee Training Email
Janis Smoke is a graduate of the University of Washington with a B.S. in Chemistry, and is currently working toward completion of a Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs at San Diego State University. Prior to coming to BioScience Laboratories in 2007, she worked as a high school chemistry teacher. She is a member of RAPS.
Subject Recruiting
Amanda Berry - Supervisor of Subject Recruiting Email
Amanda Berry joined BioScience Laboratories in May 2007 as Supervisor of Subject Recruiting. She owned a small business for 8 years in California, and through this experience gained an extensive background in customer service, sales, and marketing. Amanda is responsible for ensuring all clinical trials have adequate subjects, marketing current studies, and continuing to add to an already impressive database of study subjects.
