Scientific Consulting Services
At BioScope Innovations, we offer specialized consulting across a wide range of industry sectors including:
Laboratory Management, Operations & Growth
- Process and System Gap Assessments
- Method SOPs and Protocol Review
- Enhancing Operational Efficiency
- New Method Qualification / Validation
Culture Change & Leadership
- Mentorship in Scientific Practices
- Post Acquisition Integration
- Continual Improvement Initiatives
- Team Building & Career coaching
Innovation and Technology Impact
- Ideation Sessions
- Industry and Regulatory Trends
- Technology Scoping and Due Diligence
- Market Impact Assessment
Solutions Development
- Networking in Academia, Industry and Regulatory
- Product and Method Development Process
- Validation and Approvals Process Navigation
- Custom Client Solutions
FOOD SAFETY PUBLIC HEALTH WATER SAFETY LIFE SCIENCES AGRICULTURE PERSONAL CARE INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY COMMERCIAL TESTING
Upcoming events
Meet the BioScope Innovations Team!
Mar 19-21
Session: "Rapid Methods and Automation in Food Microbiology: Detecting needle in a haystack"
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
May 4-7
Focused on the latest in microbiology and biotechnology for fuels, chemicals, and biomaterials
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI
May 12-14
Scientific symposia, updates on the latest in analytical science, and professional networking
East Lansing, MI
East Lansing, MI
Robert S. Donofrio MS, PhD
Principle Consultant, Founder and CEO
Dr. Donofrio is a Global R&D Executive with over 25 years of experience in driving innovation, method development, and product development from conception to commercial launch. As a strategic planner, he has consistently commercialized impactful products by leading global food safety diagnostics, public health, and life science labs. Through his leadership he has ensured profitability, market share growth, efficiency and quality. Known for his leadership in culture and change management, he has established Centers of Excellence, integrated acquisitions, and improved KPIs. A respected technology leader, Rob has fostered collaborations with academia, industry, and regulatory agencies for new technology scoping and commercialization. As an innovation cultivator, he has created and implemented global systems and approaches for ideation, engaged external experts and key stakeholders in the development process and developed a robust intellectual property pipeline through novel product and method development.
EXPERIENCE
- Principal Consultant & CEO, BioScope Innovations LLC
- Chief Science Officer, Neogen Corporation
- Vice President, Global R&D, Neogen Corporation
- Vice President, Food Safety R&D, Neogen Corporation
- Director, Microbiology R&D, Neogen Corporation
- Director, Applied Research Center, NSF International
- Director, Microbiology Laboratory, NSF International
BOARDS & AFFILIATIONS
- Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology - President Elect
- International Fresh Produce Association - Food Safety Council
- International Association of Food Protection – PDGs
- MichBio - Board of Directors, Director
- National Science Foundation PreMiEr - Industry Advisory Board
- Plug and Play Tech Center - Mentor
- University of Georgia Center for Food Safety - Individual Member
Laboratory Excellence | Technology and Innovation | Culture & Change Management |
Global Laboratory Management & Efficiency | Research Collaboration Cultivation | Strategic Planning & Driving KPI Performance |
Continuous Process Improvement | Front-End Ideation | Culture Development & Mentoring |
Laboratory and Process Auditing & Gap Assessment | Method and Product Development Process | Change Leadership & Growth Mindset |
Accreditations, Approvals & Regulatory Compliance | Technology Scoping | M&A Scientific Diligence & Integration |
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences - Michigan Technological University
Master of Science in Microbiology - Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences - University of Dayton