CEO Robert W. Ban's Quantimetrix is in control

Medical Laboratory Observer, May, 2009 by Carren Bersch

Landmarks, turning points, evolution. Quantimetrix Corp. has experienced an increased demand for stable diagnostic liquid controls. Over the past five years, sales of the company's urinedipstick control products have increased tremendously and are continuing to increase even in the current economic conditions.

Challenges near and far. The ever-increasing demand for quality-control products is a constant challenge to remain current in a rapidly evolving market. As evident in our changing economy, additional challenges include staying competitive, remaining compliant with regulatory bodies, negotiating the increasing cost demands from suppliers, and spending the length of time it takes to bring new products into the marketplace--yet, still providing a quality product for our customers. Quantimetrix has a 35-year manufacturing history and has been engaged in global activities for the past 15 years.

Online and worldwide. Quantimetrix introduced Quantrol Online, an Internet-based format for review of QC information, several years ago, and the product remains in demand. Quantimetrix continues to offer Quantrol as a complimentary service to our customers, allowing them to check real-time peer-group data. Some of our competitors have followed suit with similar products. The introduction of the Lipoprint, an automated electrophoretic system for the separation and quantitation of lipoproteins in serum, has accelerated its use for identifying serum lipoprotein subfractions as an adjunct to statin therapy and was introduced shortly after being cleared by the FDA in 2002. Demand for the Lipoprint system started slowly but is now experiencing increasing demand globally.

What's new? Quantimetrix Corp. is currently developing a wide variety of liquid, stable, control products requiring no reconstitution and offer extended stability. The company is also looking to outsource some of the current manufacturing processes.

Community engagement. Quantimetrix Corp. makes available to its employees a wide assortment of business and professional training as well as educational opportunities in a multitude of disciplines. Many of the training and educational courses being offered can be taken online from the employee's workplace. Quantimetrix also promotes good health by providing complimentary Tai Chi classes once a week for half an hour to its employees with a trained instructor. I personally make every effort to attend class weekly. Employees are also encouraged to use their break time to take walks at the track and field, which is within walking distance from the company. One of my main health concerns has to do with heart disease. Eating healthy is crucial for managing our cholesterol levels, so oatmeal is complimentary to all employees.

Attracting college grads. Quantimetrix Corp. believes that constant advertising is the most crucial element in obtaining new talent for the research and development of new quality controls and diagnostic products. As mentioned previously, Quantimetrix makes available to its employees a multitude of continuing education opportunities. in a variety of areas.

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Robert W. Ban

Professional

Founded Quantimetrix Corp., 1974; serves as President and CEO.

Prior to 1974, worked in several clinical laboratories as a clinical chemist, thus, has clear understanding of needs and activities of private, public, and hospital labs.

Education

MS and PhD in Biochemistry and Nutrition, University of Southern California

Personal

Practices Tai Chi

By Carren Bersch, Editor