CS Analytical Names Jennifer Roark as Director of Scientific Affairs

Roark brings over 30 years of experience in analytical chemistry and quality control testing to the role.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:03am

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CS Analytical Laboratory, the world's only cGMP, FDA-registered and inspected contract laboratory exclusively designed and dedicated to package and container testing for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, has appointed Jennifer Roark to the position of Director of Scientific Affairs. In this role, Roark will play a key management role in the continued growth and expansion of CS Analytical's service offerings, assist in the leadership development of key staff members, and represent the company among industry groups.

Why it matters

Roark's extensive experience in analytical chemistry and quality control testing, specifically in the areas of extractables and leachables and container closure integrity testing, will help CS Analytical better serve its clients as they work to develop and qualify their packaging systems. Her industry involvement and leadership roles will also strengthen CS Analytical's position as a leading expert in pharmaceutical and medical device packaging testing.

The details

With more than 30 years of experience in a cGMP environment, Roark has been involved with numerous methods development and validation programs, and has co-published a series of articles on analytical method validation. She has held various leadership roles, including serving as a voting member of ASTM committees, the USP Expert Panel, and the AAMI TIB-WG04 committee. Roark has also been a co-instructor for container closure integrity workshops for the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and has presented at numerous industry events.

  • Roark was appointed to the Director of Scientific Affairs role in April 2026.

The players

Jennifer Roark

The new Director of Scientific Affairs at CS Analytical Laboratory, with over 30 years of experience in analytical chemistry and quality control testing within a cGMP environment.

Brian Mulhall

The Chief Executive Officer of CS Analytical Laboratory, who noted that Roark's expertise will help and benefit the company's clients as they work to develop and qualify their packaging systems.

CS Analytical Laboratory

The world's only cGMP, FDA-registered and inspected contract laboratory exclusively designed and dedicated to package and container testing for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

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What they’re saying

“With more than 30 years of experience in analytical chemistry and quality control testing within a cGMP environment, specifically in the areas of extractables and leachables and container closure integrity testing for both pharmaceutical packaging systems and drug delivery devices, Jen brings a level of knowledge and understanding to the CS Analytical Team that can help and benefit our clients as they work to develop and qualify their package systems.”

— Brian Mulhall, Chief Executive Officer, CS Analytical Laboratory

The takeaway

The appointment of Jennifer Roark as the Director of Scientific Affairs at CS Analytical Laboratory reinforces the company's commitment to providing expert-level support and testing services to its pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients as they work to develop and qualify their packaging systems.