AKRON—Smithers has tapped Amanda Cool to ensure "smooth and high-quality" laboratory operations.
The Akron-based company promoted Cool to chemistry lab supervisor for the Akron chemistry laboratory, including wet chemistry and the chromatography and spectrometry lab, where she will oversee client testing projects and manage a team of chemists.
"Her role will include ongoing responsibility for all dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) testing for clients," Smithers said, adding she will be responsible for developing and launching new material characterization and benchmarking services and identifying opportunities for capability expansion.