Food safety innovator Sample6 today announced the appointment of Jim Godsey as vice president of research and development (R&D). An accomplished R&D executive with a proven track record in the diagnostics industry, Godsey will lead R&D efforts for Sample6, reporting to the CEO. His immediate responsibilities include growing the product development program and team, enhancing product robustness and supply chain, and driving the overall development of the company’s groundbreaking pathogen detection products.
“With a relentless passion for novel technology, Jim Godsey has played a critical role in the diagnostics field for more than three decades. His deep background in lean six sigma and proven ability to successfully lead expansive research and development teams will help Sample6 build and develop our high-performing and talented staff,” said Sample6 CEO Tim Curran. “He is a critical addition to the Sample6 executive team and will partner with me to turn our vision into a full suite of high quality commercial products that can meet the rising demand for proactive pathogen detection and remediation.”