About IAS
IAS was founded in 2004 to support the growing demand for high quality contract analytical services in the San Francisco Bay Area. From the beginning, we set out to provide the highest level of service to our clients, grounded in a culture of scientific curiosity, open communication, and trusted relationships. This philosophy has helped us grow from a team of 2 scientists in an incubator lab to a current staff of 13. Through referrals and word-of-mouth, our clients have grown to include companies and academic labs around the world.
Though our company and client roster have grown, our approach remains the same. We are scientists serving a community we know and care about. We are proud to cultivate loyal customers because of how we do business. Beyond simply delivering excellent R&D services, IAS strives to build lasting relationships with its clients, fellow services providers and scientific consultants.
The Team
Vicki Gruhn
Managing Director
Vicki is an expert analytical chemist and project manager. Before joining IAS in 2012, she co-founded Bay Bioanalytical Laboratories, where she served as laboratory director for over 25 years. As Director of Analytical Chemistry at IAS, Vicki acts as senior management, subject matter expert and trainer for all analytical laboratory operations.
From basic technical procedures to advanced-level method development, Vicki insures that project deliverables are met and that clients are satisfied. She is unfailing in her commitment to provide our clients with cost-effective solutions and more often than not she becomes part of the client’s “project team”. Vicki also plays a major role in developing the systems to insure that IAS is compliant with current GMP and GLP requirements.
When She’s Not in the Lab
Vicki enjoys volleyball and is an accomplished seamstress.
Education
BS Biology | UC Berkeley