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:
Are ATP swabs adequate enough for monitoring environmental contamination in your facility? Our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Doug Marshall explains industry best practices and what might be the best approach. Eurofins publishes our Ask an Expert Series weekly on our social media platforms.
Should you be testing for Listeria species or Listeria monocytogenes? It is difficult question but one that Karissa Roadhouse from our Eurofins Microbiology lab in Louisville, KY helps us understand better in this short video. Eurofins publishes our Ask an Expert Series weekly on our social media platforms.
Eurofins scientists explain the difference between reporting your microbiology testing in colony forming units (CFU) or as Most Probable Number (MPN) per unit of measure. Are they interchangeable? Learn more!
At Eurofins, ExpressMicro samples arrive at the lab in the early morning hours, six to eleven hours earlier than other labs—and we deliver results up to eight hours faster than standard next-day air shipping.
Eurofins Microbiology network has a one-stop-shop approach that allows you to work with one lab, receive one report, and one invoice saving you both time and money.
The experts at Eurofins have identified some key considerations for environment sample collection that will help ensure quality results. These quick tips will help you build a solid foundation for detecting facility risks as you conduct your environmental monitoring programs.
The Eurofins network of laboratories has multiple laboratories that have been specifically outfitted to meet customer's needs for shelf life and product stability testing.
Step inside Eurofins Food Microbiology laboratory for a tour! Learn more about the innovations in service and technology that our labs are using to make testing easier for our customers.
Curious what exactly food fraud entails? Take a look at food fraud practices with Eurofins. We are exploring the topic of food fraud and what exactly that terminology means.