People

Creating a culture of innovation depends directly on the individuals who work at SRI. More than 1,400 employees worldwide provide the innovative thinking and technology leadership that sets SRI apart. Here's a chance to meet some of our team and learn why they joined SRI - you may discover that you would like to join the team, too. Visit Careers @ SRI for descriptions of current openings.

Focus @ SRI: Analytical Chemistry

Title: Director, Analytical Chemistry

Day in the Life @ SRI: Marketing and sales to commercial and government clients; troubleshooting technical issues with staff; reviewing and approving reports and regulatory documentation; managing personnel issues (all that in a "normal"day!)

Track Record: Accomplishments include involvement in the development of new drugs for treatment of human diseases; management of an SRI project to produce laboratory proficiency testing samples for an international program of 1,500 occupational health laboratories.

Why SRI?: I came to SRI because I wanted to work somewhere that would have variety and ever-changing challenges. Each new project or client is like starting a new job.

What do you find most rewarding about your work at SRI?: Making a contribution to so many important projects dedicated to occupational, environmental, and health issues.

Inspiration/Perspiration: I'm motivated by the idea that our work makes a difference in the quality of people's lives.

Away from the Office: Keeping up with my children and watching DVDs with my husband.

Languages: Mac OS (I'm about the only one left in the division with a Macintosh!)

Proudest Accomplishment: Professionally, earning a master's degree at Stanford University-courtesy of SRI's tuition reimbursement program-and attaining board certification in industrial hygiene.

Words of Wisdom for New SRI Team Members: Be a problem-solver.