Eastern Analytical Lab’s mission is to provide the best cannabis and hemp testing service in the industry.
We combine a passion for analytical chemistry with the human elements of user-safety and customer satisfaction to deliver on our promise of being the best.
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Michael Doub
Laboratory Director
Michael Doub has enjoyed a diverse professional path working in both the life sciences and manufacturing. Before coming to Eastern Analytical Labs, Michael co-founded Aireon Therapeutics Inc. where he served as CEO. He has a successful record of building operational systems and high-performing teams that drive organizational growth from concept to commercialization. Michael has a BA in Biology from Hood College, an MBA from the University of Maryland, and Operational Efficiency Certifications from Villanova University.
Sarah Needham
Quality Assurance Specialist
Sarah comes to Eastern Analytical Labs with her Master’s in Science (May 2021) from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. She is part of the first graduating class of its kind in the United States, studying Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. Sarah was also a member of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society.
Before joining Eastern Analytical Labs as the Quality Assurance Specialist, Sarah worked for Wegmans Food Market for 16 years, the last 7 as the Food Safety Coordinator. During this time, she was lead POC for over 30 corporate, county, state, and federal assessments maintaining a top 20 position out of 100 in the company. In 2018, she was in the top 10 of all stores. Sarah is very patient-focused and believes that we can provide the best and safest medicine by practicing good science. She is looking forward to merging her love and experience in QA in the food industry with the needs of the cannabis medical market patient.
Lauren Rudenko, Ph.D.
Microbiologist
Dr. Lauren Rudenko is the Microbiologist for Eastern Analytical Labs. She earned a B.S. from James Madison University where she studied biology and mathematics and did her undergraduate research in plant biochemistry. After undergrad, she went to the University of Virginia to earn her PhD in biology and did research in the field of cell biology/ neuroscience. She has published in both fields and taught undergraduates in a range of disciplines including microbiology and molecular biology. At EAL she is responsible for carrying out the microbial testing panels, to ensure tested products are free from pathogens that could make people sick.
Kristine Crawford, Ph.D.
Chemist
Kristine is a senior analytical chemist and project leader with extensive experience in R&D and FDA-regulated laboratories. Her expertise is in HPLC test method development, validation, and performing rigorous analytical testing that guarantees the quality of high-value pharmaceutical formulations, nutritional products, and medical cannabis. She combines a passion for natural products with technical expertise in organic and analytical chemistry to design and execute scientific studies, interpret data, and make recommendations that guide the development and manufacture of safe products that are designed to improve the health and well-being of people..
Thomas Hill
Scientist I
Graduated from Salibury University with a Bachelors in Microbiology, Interdisciplinary Student of Sciences.
Advanced Scuba Certified, Camping Connoisseur, Enjoyer of Martial Arts.
"Greatness requires Perserverance" ~ Unknown
Emily Harrelson
Scientist II
Emily Harrelson has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has been working as a chemist in various laboratories since 2014. While working in the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's pesticide laboratory, which eventually also tested the products for medical cannabis, she found her passion for cannabis. She obtained her Master's degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Theraputics from the University of Maryland in 2022.
FAQs
Quality Assurance
Science Driven – Patient Focused
At Eastern Analytical Labs, we believe that good science leads to reliable results. We follow all the ISO/ISE 17025:2017, Federal, and MCA requirements for cannabis testing. The safety of the end-user patient drives our process. This includes:
Equipment - All testing equipment is maintained to the highest standards. There are three levels of acceptable maintenance: Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ) and System Stability Check (SST). At Eastern, our equipment is Operational Qualified at the highest level to ensure our systems function like new.
Laboratory Personnel - Our personnel is highly-educated and well-trained. (See their bio’s). In addition, our lab team goes through regular proficiency testing on all methods used.
Quality Control of Samples – Each process is fully documented as to how to conduct the test, including pre-testing calibration, and each employee is required to follow the process. This ensures repeatability, correct extraction, measurement, and results and that there is no carryover from previous analysis.
Reference Materials and Chemicals Used – The safety and quality of the materials used are of prime importance. At Eastern, we only use materials supplied by qualified, reputable, certified, and accredited suppliers. In addition, EAL audits its suppliers regularly to ensure compliance.
For additional information about our systems and processes to ensure quality and safety contact our QA/QC Specialist at [email protected].