Andrzej Benkowski
Technical Manager, Probiotics & Dietary Supplements
As the Technical Manager at Eurofins Center of Excellence for Probiotics, Andrzej Benkowski brings over 18 years of expertise in biotics quality management, testing, and technology. With a strong technical background in food microbiology, Andrzej specializes in contract R&D, method development, and pioneering technologies for probiotic evaluation.
Since 2019, Andrzej has chaired the International Probiotic Association (IPA) Technical Committee and has been a member of the IPA Board of Directors since early 2024. He also contributes to the IPA Postbiotics Committee and has served as the IPA expert liaison with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC34/SC9 Working Group 11 since 2022, co-convening their Enumeration Subgroup.
Andrzej is dedicated to advancing the biotics industry by setting rigorous standards and driving innovation with a focus on quality.
Outside of his professional and scientific achievements, Andrzej is a member of the Eurofins Madison Site Employee Engagement Team and manages the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for the site. A founding member of the funk band Steez, he also plays saxophone, synthesizers, and vocals. Andrzej enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his family, and pretending to be a coffee aficionado. Additionally, he has a passion for collecting sneakers and fitted hats.
Below are resources from Andrzej:
January 2024: Eurofins is pleased to announce Trish Hook as Technical Business Manager at Eurofins SF Analytical & S&N Labs West.
December 1st, 2023
Eurofins is excited to announce Nick Johnson has joined the team as the Regional Sales Manager at Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories in Tustin, California.
November 2023
Eurofins is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Eason as the new Business Unit Manager for our North Carolina laboratory.
Beginning Nov 9, 2023, Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison will include Allulose testing as an optional component of its primary sugar profile analysis, at no additional charge to its valued customers.
October 3rd, 2023
Eurofins is excited to announce that Dr. Cris Amarillas has joined the team as the Chief Science Officer, Botanicals.
Rafael Davila is the Business Unit Manager of four produce-focused microbiology laboratories for Eurofins US Foods in the Salinas Valley, CA and Yuma, AZ. Learn more here about his background and goals for produce food safety.
Eurofins, a leading global testing company, is thrilled to announce the inauguration of its cutting-edge microbiology laboratory located in Clayton, North Carolina. This state-of-the-art facility is set to cater to the needs of the food, feed, and ingredient industries by providing unparalleled microbiological testing and environmental monitoring services. The laboratory will also serve as a pivotal local access point to Eurofins' extensive network of laboratories worldwide.
Eurofins SFA SN Special Analysis West is pleased to announce the relocation of its DEA/GLP-compliant facility from a legacy facility at 2021 E. 4th St, Santa Ana, CA to a new, 3,800+ square foot state-of-the-art facility located at 2841 Dow Avenue, Tustin, CA
Eurofins, a leading global testing company with a presence in 61 countries, is thrilled to unveil its latest addition to the network of laboratories: a cutting-edge microbiology laboratory in Columbia, Missouri. This facility is set to revolutionize the field of microbiological testing, catering to the diverse needs of the food, feed, and ingredient industries, as well as providing essential environmental monitoring services.
To support compliance with state regulations, Eurofins SF Analytical now offers a validated GC-MSMS method for the analysis of 1,4-dioxane with a reporting limit of 1 ppm. The method has been validated for use in solids, surfactant-containing solids, liquids, surfactant-containing liquids, solvent-based liquids, and oil-based liquids.
